Judge Forces USDA to Disclose Fields of Roundup Ready Alfalfa
A judge's decision has cracked open the black box of at least one genetically engineered crop: alfalfa.
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More Than 1/3 of US Hunts, Fishes, or Watches Wildlife
The US Fish and Wildlife Service released on Aug. 9, 2007, a preliminary report on participation in hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching.
BLM Can Waive Environmental Analysis for Millions of Acres
One of the BLM's first actions under new director James Caswell was a final rule defining how the agency will implement portions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Green K-12 Schools Better for Kids, Communities?
Across the country, the "green schools" movement has been gaining momentum. Chances are some schools or school districts in your area are implementing various environmental measures.
Look for Cleanups of Local Rivers, Lakes and Shores
Covering for the slovenly among us, hundreds of thousands of volunteers are expected to participate in an annual trash collection effort on Sept. 15, 2007, along the shores of the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Many Contaminants Infiltrate Caves
Along with the usual spooky and spine-tingling sights we have come to expect in caves, another scary inhabitant is turning up — contaminants such as PCBs, pesticides, dioxins, gasoline, fertilizers, sewage, and caffeine.
These pollutants, which are leaching into caves from the surface and groundwater, can pose a threat to the delicate underground environments that are prized by many, and that provide benefits to people, plants, and animals on the surface. The presence of these contaminants underground also serves as a blunt reminder of how pervasive pollutants are.
Wild & Scenic Rivers Act Turns 40
On Oct. 2, the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act turns 40. How are your local rivers faring? Here's a collection of ideas, sources, and resources for river-related stories.
States Backing Off Enforcement of Toxic Military Site Cleanups
The US military has created at least 31,487 toxic sites at 4,624 military facilities or properties. Many of these have been cleaned up to some degree over the past few decades, but 7,056 still haven't had any cleanup, nor is there an accepted cleanup plan in place, according to the Sept. 18, 2008, testimony of Wayne Arny (703-695-2880), Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee.
November 2008 Elections Include Many Environmental Measures
In addition to casting their vote for president on Nov. 4, 2008, many people will be voting on environmental ballot measures of one type or another.
At the state level, there are several dozen ballot measures related to issues such as agriculture, energy, or natural resources.
Federal and State Moves on Wolves Spur More Controversy
The long-running battle over the status of wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains is heading into another critical stretch.
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