Climate Change: Investor Angles Heating Up
Business/finance stories are spilling over onto the environment beat, and vice versa, as the potential impacts of climate change become more tangible and costly.
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Special Issue: Year 2007 Environmental News Look-Ahead Calendar
A split-party government is likely to bring more controversy, more conflict, and more news.
20 U.S. States, Canada and Mexico Have Dead Zones
The Gulf waters off of Louisiana aren't the only US area burdened by a "dead zone." There are similar, smaller areas with short- or long-term oxygen depletion off the shores of 20 states, as well as Canada and Mexico.
Public Role in Decision Making Supported by Expert Committee
A committee commissioned by the National Academies has found that the public's role in government decision-making processes on environmental matters is invaluable, when properly handled.
EPA Updating Science for SO2
After recently issuing highly controversial updates for two of the main criteria air pollutants — fine particulates and ozone — EPA is in the midst of its review of two others.
Particulate Compliance Battles Loom in Next Few Months
EPA slightly strengthened its fine particulate standard in 2006. Since then, the agency has been working with states and tribes to determine which counties don't meet the new standard.
Single Stream: Is Simpler Recycling Better Recycling?
For the last couple of years, more and more cities throughout North America have been switching to "single stream" recycling programs (SSR).
"Red, White, and...Green?" Eco Wine Tastes Like a Good Story
For many reporters, eco wine can be an intensely local story. While not every state has vineyards, viticulture has spread way beyond California in recent decades.
National Trails System Continues to Grow
The National Trails System is in its hiking prime, celebrating its 40th birthday on Oct. 2, 2008. The network of 26 trails traverses about 60,000 miles throughout the country.
FEDS Set Stage for Geothermal Development
The Dept. of Interior released its final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for geothermal energy on Oct. 22, 2008
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