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.
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.
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.
Three Victories For California Conservationists
California Governor Gray Davis signed measures including one protecting coastal areas from land speculation.
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.
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.
Black Involvement In Environmental Movement Increases
Increased number of African-Americans are joining the environmental movement.
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.
Russian Forests Disappearing
A study that mapped European Russia using satellite imagery reveal the loss of forests in the region.
The Environment After Sept. 11th
Will the political repercussions of the Sept. 11th attacks help the environment?
Can Ecotourism Save Peru's Rainforest?
Ecotourism effort in Peru involves local community.
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.
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.
Decreasing E-Waste: A National Dialogue Needed
Obsolute computers, television sets, and electronic devices pose a growing waste management problem.
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.
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.
Chemical Foul Play Near Houston
A five-year study finds that two chemical companies near Houston have been releasing benzene into the air.
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.
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.
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.
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