Environment

Costa Rica's Cloud Forests Threatened

Cloud forests are critical for bio-diversity and clean water. In Costa Rica, an increasing population is threatening cloud forests.

October 20, 2001 - National Geographic

Wildlife Corridors Help Survival Of Endangered Species

Dr. David Suzuki writes about studies that show "wildlife corridors" are beneficial for the survival of endangered species.

October 20, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Balancing Growth, Environment: Sweden Is Best

According to a report, Sweden does the best job of balancing growth and environment. European nations hold the first five positions.

October 19, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Three Victories For California Conservationists

California Governor Gray Davis signed measures including one protecting coastal areas from land speculation.

October 18, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

Ambitious Plan To Improve Houston Air Quality Approved

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a five-year clean air plan for Houston, TX.

October 17, 2001 - The Houston Chronicle

Campaign To Save Old-Growth Forests

Environmental groups launched a campaign to persuade the U.S. Congress and the Bush administration to stop the logging of old-growth trees on federal land.

October 16, 2001 - The Seattle Times

Black Involvement In Environmental Movement Increases

Increased number of African-Americans are joining the environmental movement.

October 16, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Restoring The Mississippi

For five years now, Chad Pregracke, a 26-year old Illinois resident, has been on a heroic personal mission to clean up the Mississippi. His efforts have won him an award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

October 16, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Russian Forests Disappearing

A study that mapped European Russia using satellite imagery reveal the loss of forests in the region.

October 13, 2001 - BBC News

The Environment After Sept. 11th

Will the political repercussions of the Sept. 11th attacks help the environment?

October 13, 2001 - Grist Magazine

Can Ecotourism Save Peru's Rainforest?

Ecotourism effort in Peru involves local community.

October 12, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Environmental Concerns At World Trade Center Site

A month after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, New Yorkers are concerned about air quality and exposure to asbestos around the site of the tragedy.

October 12, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Pacific Island Nation Prepares To Flee Rising Ocean

An annual quota of citizens of Tuvalu will leave for New Zealand as rising sea levels blamed on global warming threaten to drown the island nation.

October 10, 2001 - BBC News

Decreasing E-Waste: A National Dialogue Needed

Obsolute computers, television sets, and electronic devices pose a growing waste management problem.

October 8, 2001 - Western City

Great Lakes: Drink The Water But Don't Swim In It

A report released by U.S. and Canadian scientists concludes that the Great Lakes are one of the world's best sources of drinking water. But often the water quality is not safe enough to swim in.

October 7, 2001 - Duluth News

Will California Be Buried Under A Mountain Of Trash?

As California's population climbs past 34 million people, a heralded decade of recycling and trash diversion is being overtaken by unceasing population growth.

October 7, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Chemical Foul Play Near Houston

A five-year study finds that two chemical companies near Houston have been releasing benzene into the air.

October 7, 2001 - The Houston Chronicle

Great Lakes Health Report Released

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report on the health of the Great Lakes. The study examined 33 environmental factors.

October 6, 2001 - Gazette Extra

Sprawl Threatens Coastal Areas

Environmentalists and coastal management experts are calling attention to the negative impacts of urban growth and polluted runoff in coastal areas.

October 6, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Trans-Alaska Pipeline Leak Worrying Officials

Environmentalists are working to prevent further damage to the area affected by the oil leak, which was a result of a bullet.

October 6, 2001 - The Houston Chronicle

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