Religious Groups Span Spectrum on Global Warming
As US politicians look for votes on climate change issues, they are testing the religious waters.
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Voluntary Superfund Cleanup: Show Me the Money
On June 11, the US Supreme Court unanimously decided to allow polluters who engage in voluntary Superfund site cleanups to recoup costs from other responsible parties.
FEDS Announce Preferred Colorado River Plan
The Bureau of Reclamation announced on June 18, 2007, its preferred management option for the Colorado River basin during drought conditions.
Conflicts Emerging Over Wind Power
US wind-power capacity rose substantially again in 2006, boosting the cumulative total by 27%.
Mixed News for Great Lakes
US and Canadian government agencies acknowledged the glass is only half full with the June 7, 2007, release of their State of the Great Lakes Highlights Report.
Team Trying to Predict Detailed Hurricane Locations and Losses
With hurricane season once again upon us, you may find it beneficial to check out an interesting new alternative information source.
Transported Firewood Can Be Source of Lethal Plant Disease
As campers and picnickers head outdoors in greater numbers for the summer season, many government agencies are urging them to not bring their own firewood.
Group Provides Fast Access to Money-Politics Connection
Another resource for tracking the influence of money on US politics was announced May 16, 2007.
Mercury: The Dark Side of Energy-Efficient Lighting
Around the world, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are widely touted — and sometimes required — as energy-efficient replacements for standard incandescent bulbs.
Mexican Rice Shipments Cause Stir Over U.S. Genetic Engineering
Greenpeace Mexico revealed what the federal Health Secretariat knew since October: that 47 of 51 samples of US rice import shipments tested positive for contamination.
