"18 New Biosphere Reserves Protected in Global Network"
"The United Nations [Thursday] added 18 new sites to its global list of biosphere reserves, bringing the total to 581 in 114 countries."
Source: ENS, 07/01/2011
Natural Resources
National Parks in Peril, Study Finds
A new report by a nonprofit conservation group concludes that "National park cultural resources are often ignored and consistently underfunded, many natural resources are being degraded, and throughout the (National) Park System, conservation efforts are failing to keep pace with the forces that threaten resources."
Source: St. Paul Pioneer-Press, 06/29/2011
"GOP Plan Would Open More Public Land To Off-Road Vehicles"
"Motorcyclists and ATV riders are revved up by a Republican plan that would remove restrictions on motorized access to 43 million acres of public land nationwide, while environmentalists say it would be a big mistake."
Source: McClatchy, 06/23/2011
Feds Award Millions for Environmental Projects
There is local news in these USDA and USFWS grants. These on-the-ground projects involve specific groups and individuals, offering prime examples of programs you can investigate to see whether federal tax dollars are being effectively and efficiently spent.
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Wildfire a Key to Local Environmental Stories
Rarely will you learn from national fire coverage the names of people whose homes the fire has destroyed or threatened. Or what flooding and wildlife loss may follow a fire. That is covered by local media or not at all. Be prepared with these resources to help you.
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"Ban on Mining Near Grand Canyon Extended"
"The Obama administration on Monday extended its ban on mining on 1 million acres of federal lands near the Grand Canyon by six months, as it heads toward a possible long-term moratorium on mining in the area."
Source: Reuters, 06/21/2011
Ohio Senate Approves Bill To Allow Oil and Gas Drilling at State Parks
"Ohio's state parks will be open for oil and natural gas drilling for the first time under legislation the state Senate passed on Wednesday."
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer, 06/16/2011
"Mining Company To Pay $263M To Settle Superfund Suit"
"The largest mining company in Idaho's Silver Valley will pay $263.4 million plus interest to settle one of the nation's largest Superfund lawsuits -- one of the top 10 such settlements in history, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday."
Source: AP, 06/14/2011
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