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January 2, 2006

Palm oil industry blamed for abuse of orangutans

1/02/06 Taylor, Independent, Palm oil industry blamed for abuse of orangutans

Stranded whales shot dead in NZ

1/02/06 BBC, Stranded whales shot dead in NZ

January 3, 2006

International caviar trade banned

1/03/05 BBC, International caviar trade banned

Cost of cleaning up after nuclear power stations are closed down rises to 70bn pounds

1/03/06 McSmith, Independent, Cost of cleaning up after nuclear power stations are closed down rises to 70bn pounds

In coal country, heat rises over latest method of mining

1/03/06 Paulson, CSM, In coal country, heat rises over latest method of mining

January 5, 2006

Deep sea fish face extinction

1/05/06 Sample, Guardian, Deep sea fish face extinction

January 6, 2006

China's threatening environment

1/06/06 Nankivel, Asia Times, China's threatening environment

Outlawing fishing 'would help save coral reefs'

1/06/06 Connor, Independent, Outlawing fishing 'would help save coral reefs'

Population size 'green priority'

1/06/06 Black, BBC, Population size 'green priority'

January 7, 2006

Overpopulation 'is main threat to planet'

1/07/06 Connor, Independent, Overpopulation 'is main threat to planet'

One day, we'll all live like this

1/07/06 Guardian, One day, we'll all live like this

January 8, 2006

Urban light pollution to be outlawed

1/08/06 Anderson, Independent, Urban light pollution to be outlawed

Expert Blames Dog Disease for Wolf Decline

1/08/06 Bohrer, AP, Expert Blames Dog Disease for Wolf Decline

January 9, 2006

Ministers Warned of Huge Rise in Nuclear Waste

1/09/06 Adam, Guardian, Ministers Warned of Huge Rise in Nuclear Waste

January 10, 2006

Toxic waste creates hermaphrodite Arctic polar bears

1/10/06 Usborne, Independent, Toxic waste creates hermaphrodite Arctic polar bears

New rumbling over salvage logging

1/10/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, New rumbling over salvage logging

January 11, 2006

Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Jan/Feb Issue, Reece, Orion, Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

January 12, 2006

A Stand Against China's Pollution Tide

1/12/06 Cody, Wa. Post, A Stand Against China's Pollution Tide

Disaster Planning: Norway builds a 'doomsday vault'

1/12/06 Connor, Independent, Disaster Planning: Norway builds a 'doomsday vault'

Battle On High Seas: Japan's target is to kill 935 whales

1/12/06 McCarthy, Independent, Battle On High Seas: Japan's target is to kill 935 whales

Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

1/12/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

January 13, 2006

U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

1/13/06 Barringer, NYT, U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

January 16, 2006

Indian court keeps toxic ship at bay

1/16/06 Al Jazeera, Indian court keeps toxic ship at bay

Why Gaia is wreaking revenge on our abuse of the environment

1/16/06 McCarthy, Independent, Why Gaia is wreaking revenge on our abuse of the environment

January 17, 2006

Sensors watch Barrier Reef coral

1/17/06 Krausmann, BBC, Sensors watch Barrier Reef coral

January 18, 2006

Former EPA chiefs fault Bush on global warming, environment

1/18/06 Heilprin, CHB, Former EPA chiefs fault Bush on global warming, environment

January 20, 2006

Reference to Sonar Deleted in Whale-Beaching Report

1/20/06 Kaufman, Wa. Post, Reference to Sonar Deleted in Whale-Beaching Report

Forecast for Earth in 2050: It's not so gloomy

1/20/06 Spotts, CSM, Forecast for Earth in 2050: It's not so gloomy

January 21, 2006

Backlash expected as ministers plan grey squirrel cull

1/21/06 Brown, Independent, Backlash expected as ministers plan grey squirrel cull

January 22, 2006

Sonar threat to world's whales

1/22/06 Lean et al, Independent, Sonar threat to world's whales

Landfill crisis: What a waste

1/22/06 Moreton, Independent, Landfill crisis: What a waste

After a day of frantic struggles, the London whale dies a lonely death

1/22/06 Observer, After a day of frantic struggles, the London whale dies a lonely death

January 23, 2006

United States Ranks 28th on Environment, a New Study Says

1/23/06 Barringer, NYT, United States Ranks 28th on Environment, a New Study Says

United States Ranks 28th on Environment, a New Study Says

1/23/06 Barringer, NYT, United States Ranks 28th on Environment, a New Study Says

Toxic Waters Provide 'a Snapshot of Evolution'

1/23/06 Dybas, Wa. Post, Toxic Waters Provide 'a Snapshot of Evolution'

January 24, 2006

Genes record orangutans' decline

1/24/06 Morrell, BBC, Genes record orangutans' decline

Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

1/24/06 Connor & Brown, Independent, Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

1/24/06 Connor & Brown, Independent, Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

January 25, 2006

London whale had not fed for three days

1/25/06 Weaver, Guardian, London whale had not fed for three days

January 26, 2006

E.P.A. Seeks to Phase Out a Toxic Chemical

1/26/06 Janofsky, NYT, E.P.A. Seeks to Phase Out a Toxic Chemical

Nuclear Energy Plan Would Use Spent Fuel

1/26/06 Baker & Linzer, Wa. Post, Nuclear Energy Plan Would Use Spent Fuel

January 27, 2006

Germany agonises over 30% childless women

1/27/06 Harding, Guardian, Germany agonises over 30% childless women

Ethical shopping: The Red Revolution

1/27/06 Milmo, Independent, Ethical shopping: The Red Revolution

January 29, 2006

In War on Bird Flu, U.N. Looks to Recruit Killer Army

1/29/06 McNeil, NYT, In War on Bird Flu, U.N. Looks to Recruit Killer Army

January 30, 2006

Battle over ban on horse slaughter pits Congress against federal regulators

1/30/06 Axtman, CSM, Battle over ban on horse slaughter pits Congress against federal regulators

Backstory: Eco-vigilantes: All in 'The Family?'

1/30/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Backstory: Eco-vigilantes: All in 'The Family?'

Why we need to build more ponds

1/30/06 Independent, Why we need to build more ponds

January 31, 2006

Deal Lets Big Farms Skirt Pollution Fines

1/31/06 Heilperin, AP, Deal Lets Big Farms Skirt Pollution Fines

Poison death lures India's vultures to extinction

1/31/06 Connor, Independent, Poison death lures India's vultures to extinction

Poison death lures India's vultures to extinction

1/31/06 Connor, Independent, Poison death lures India's vultures to extinction

February 2, 2006

Mineral Levels in Meat and Milk Plummet Over 60 Years

2/02/06 Lawrence, Guardian, Mineral Levels in Meat and Milk Plummet Over 60 Years

Coyotes Take to City Streets

2/02/06 Metz, Wired, Coyotes Take to City Streets

It's capitalism or a habitable planet - you can't have both

2/02/06 Newman, Guardian, It's capitalism or a habitable planet - you can't have both

February 3, 2006

Green for Danger?

2/03/06 Berkowitz, IPS, Green for Danger?

Scientists to walk out in wildlife centre row

2/03/06 McCarthy, Independent, Scientists to walk out in wildlife centre row

February 4, 2006

Pregnancy test may have spawned deadly frog fungus

2/04/06 McCarthy, Independent, Pregnancy test may have spawned deadly frog fungus

February 5, 2006

South Africa's wetlands under threat

2/05/06 Al Jazeera, South Africa's wetlands under threat

The Power of Informal Garbage Collectors

2/05/06 Drazer, IPS, The Power of Informal Garbage Collectors

February 6, 2006

why the sparrows are dying out

2/06/06 McCarthy, Independent, why the sparrows are dying out

Where does all our rubbish go?

2/06/06 Macalister, Independent, Where does all our rubbish go?

February 7, 2006

Canadian loggers and foes end a long battle

2/07/06 IHT, Canadian loggers and foes end a long battle - photo article

Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

2/07/06 Sample, Guardian, Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

Estonian oil spill threatens 35,000 birds

2/07/06 Davies, Independent, Estonian oil spill threatens 35,000 birds

Russia and US as global nuclear waste collectors?

2/07/06 Weir & LaFranchi, CSM, Russia and US as global nuclear waste collectors?

February 8, 2006

Canada signs deal with loggers to save ancient rainforest

2/08/06 Cornwell, Independent, Canada signs deal with loggers to save ancient rainforest

February 10, 2006

Bottled water taxing Earth

2/10/06 BBC, Bottled water taxing Earth

February 11, 2006

Whale meat 'made into dog food'

2/11/06 BBC, Whale meat 'made into dog food'

February 13, 2006

Map underwater noise to protect marine life, say scientists

2/13/06 Adam, Guardina, Map underwater noise to protect marine life, say scientists

Finds Raise Debate Over World's Smallest Fish

2/13/06 Weiss, Wa. Post, Finds Raise Debate Over World's Smallest Fish

February 16, 2006

Hole in ozone layer expected to increase

2/16/06+ Adam, Guardian, Hole in ozone layer expected to increase

Toxic toads 'threaten disaster'

2/16/06 Morrell, BBC, Toxic toads 'threaten disaster'

February 19, 2006

UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

2/19/06 Gould & Ungoed-Thomas, Times Oneline, UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells

Do blue chips' green reports show their true colours?

2/19/06 Favell, Independent, Do blue chips' green reports show their true colours?

Solar-powered vision of the future

2/19/06 Patience, BBC, Solar-powered vision of the future

Concern Over Soil Content As Levee Repairs Continue

2/19/06 Schwartz, NYT, Concern Over Soil Content As Levee Repairs Continue

Mexico's Maritime Mystery: What's Killing All Those Whales?

2/19/06 McKinley, NYT, Mexico's Maritime Mystery: What's Killing All Those Whales?

February 20, 2006

Cod sold in hundreds of chippies linked to Russian black market

2/20/06 Leigh & Evans, Guardian, Cod sold in hundreds of chippies linked to Russian black market

Freegans: The bin scavengers

2/20/06 Scarff, Independent, Freegans: The bin scavengers

February 21, 2006

Plan to Protect Florida Panther Reopens Issue of Its Identity

2/21/06 Whoriskey, Wa. Post, Plan to Protect Florida Panther Reopens Issue of Its Identity

'Destructive fishing' ban for NZ

2/21/06 Dover, BBC, 'Destructive fishing' ban for NZ

China pledges pollution crackdown

2/21/06 Al Jazeera, China pledges pollution crackdown

Pollution rights trader Econergy to list on AIM

2/21/06 Parkinson, Independent, Pollution rights trader Econergy to list on AIM

February 22, 2006

Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

2/22/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

Court Hears Water Act Arguments

2/22/06 Lane, Wa. Post, Court Hears Water Act Arguments

February 23, 2006

UN warns world on Africa drought

2/23/06 BBC, UN warns world on Africa drought

February 25, 2006

Tree protesters take on the might of Tesco

2/25/06 Duff, Independent, Tree protesters take on the might of Tesco

February 27, 2006

China plants trees in bid to save forest

2/27/06 Al Jazeera, China plants trees in bid to save forest

Is ethical living practical?

2/27/06 Finnigan, Independent, Is ethical living practical?

Dumped electrical goods: A giant problem

2/27/06 Hickman, Independent, Dumped electrical goods: A giant problem

U.S. Tells Northeast States to Pay More to Use Tracks

2/27/06 Wald, NYT, U.S. Tells Northeast States to Pay More to Use Tracks

March 1, 2006

The Last Days of the Ocean

3/01/06 Whitty, MoJo, The Last Days of the Ocean

The Fate of the Ocean

3/01/06 Whitty, MoJo, The Fate of the Ocean

March 2, 2006

The Navajo Nation's Ongoing Battle Against Uranium Mining

3/02/06 DemocracyNow, The Navajo Nation's Ongoing Battle Against Uranium Mining

Papua New Guinea accused of ignoring illegal timber trade

3/02/06 Connor, Independent, Papua New Guinea accused of ignoring illegal timber trade

March 3, 2006

The Catch

March/April 2006, MoJo, Robbins, The Catch

Sydney trees poisoned for views

3/03/06 BBC, Sydney trees poisoned for views

March 4, 2006

Cost of Tourism: Oops, We Helped Ruin the Planet

3/04/06 Barkham, Guardian, Cost of Tourism: Oops, We Helped Ruin the Planet

Out of Old Mines' Muck Rises New Reclamation Model for West

3/04/06 Johnson, NYT, Out of Old Mines' Muck Rises New Reclamation Model for West

March 5, 2006

Ministers back 'terminator' GM crops

3/05/06 Lean, Independent, Ministers back 'terminator' GM crops

March 6, 2006

Chew Magna: Is this greenest village in Britain?

3/06/06 Cookson, Independent, Chew Magna: Is this greenest village in Britain?

March 7, 2006

New Model Predicts Severe Solar Activity

3/07/06 Reuters, Wa. Post, New Model Predicts Severe Solar Activity

Stopping the next extinction wave

3/07/06 Black, BBC, Stopping the next extinction wave

Vesuvius risks 'underestimated'

3/07/06 Pease, BBC, Vesuvius risks 'underestimated'

March 9, 2006

Nuclear Waste: Bury It and Forget?

3/09/06 Lovell, Reuters, Nuclear Waste: Bury It and Forget?

March 10, 2006

Judgement day looms for 100,000 badgers facing cull

3/10/06 Brown, Independent, Judgement day looms for 100,000 badgers facing cull

China's boom is killing sea that gives it life, warn scientists

3/10/06 Coonan, Independent, China's boom is killing sea that gives it life, warn scientists

March 11, 2006

Chesapeake's Rockfish Overrun by Disease

3/11/06 Williamson, Wa. Post, Chesapeake's Rockfish Overrun by Disease

Conspicuous Consumption Shapes New Tokyo Skyline

3/11/06 Faiola, Wa. Post, Conspicuous Consumption Shapes New Tokyo Skyline

Alaska hit by 'massive' oil spill

3/11/06 BBC, Alaska hit by 'massive' oil spill

March 12, 2006

China Risks Environmental Collapse, State Official Warns

3/12/06 AP, China Risks Environmental Collapse, State Official Warns

In Mississippi, Katrina Yields Bitter Harvest

3/12/06 Hsa, Wa. Post, In Mississippi, Katrina Yields Bitter Harvest

Norton's Legacy not something to be proud of

3/12/06 Talhelm, CHB, Norton's Legacy not something to be proud of

Pollution Soaring to Crisis Levels in Arctic

3/12/06 McKie, Observer, Pollution Soaring to Crisis Levels in Arctic

March 13, 2006

Britain's first new-build cohousing scheme

3/13/06 Pearson, Independent, Britain's first new-build cohousing scheme

March 17, 2006

Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

3/17/06 Wald, NYT, Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

Emissions Scheme Improves Profits, Not Air

3/17/06 Godoy, IPS, Emissions Scheme Improves Profits, Not Air

Bush Plan to Sell off U.S. National Forests under Attack by Former Officials

3/17/06 Than, Canadian Press, Bush Plan to Sell off U.S. National Forests under Attack by Former Officials

The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

3/17/06 Coonan, Independent, The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

March 18, 2006

Chernobyl: the legacy

3/18/06 Woodcock, Independent, Chernobyl: the legacy

Looser Emission Rules Rejected

3/18/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Looser Emission Rules Rejected

Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

3/18/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

March 19, 2006

Royal Navy sonar blamed for deaths of four whales

3/19/06 Owen & Lean, Independent, Royal Navy sonar blamed for deaths of four whales

March 21, 2006

Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

3/21/06 Doyle, Independent, Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

Conservationists Vie To Buy Forest Habitat

3/21/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Conservationists Vie To Buy Forest Habitat

Life's diversity 'being depleted'

3/21/06 Hirsch, BBC, Life's diversity 'being depleted'

Depletion of Oceans Demands an End to Fishing Subsidies

3/21/06 Sharpless, Baltimore SUn, Depletion of Oceans Demands an End to Fishing Subsidies

March 23, 2006

Flip side of green technology

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Flip side of green technology

Chernobyl disaster linked to higher rate of infant mortality in Britain

3/23/06 Herbert & Linton, Independent, Chernobyl disaster linked to higher rate of infant mortality in Britain

China slaps tax on chopsticks to save trees

3/23/06 Coonan, Independent, China slaps tax on chopsticks to save trees

March 24, 2006

Cheap furniture endangering forests

3/24/06 Al Jazeera, Cheap furniture endangering forests

U.S. Cuts Funding to Key Environment Programme

3/24/06 Rizvi, IPS, U.S. Cuts Funding to Key Environment Programme

Local Action for Global Change

3/24/06 Osava, IPS, Local Action for Global Change

March 25, 2006

The pollution gap

3/25/06 McSmith, Independent, The pollution gap

March 26, 2006

Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

3/26/06 Webb, Independent, Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

Three years on, experts fail to agree on nuclear waste

3/26/06 Webb, Independent, Three years on, experts fail to agree on nuclear waste

Global SOS: Save Our Sacred Sites

3/26/06 Lean, Independent, Global SOS: Save Our Sacred Sites

March 28, 2006

Cod taken off the shelves at Asda to preserve stocks

3/28/06 Hickman, Independnet, Cod taken off the shelves at Asda to preserve stocks

Creating a Network Against Biopiracy

3/28/06 Osava, IPS, Creating a Network Against Biopiracy

March 29, 2006

Last Ditch Try at Saving the Narmada River

3/29/06 Dogra, IPS, Last Ditch Try at Saving the Narmada River

March 31, 2006

Soil crisis is holding back African recovery

3/31/06 Connor, Independent, Soil crisis is holding back African recovery

April 1, 2006

Biodiversity: Environmentalists, Indigenous People Disappointed by COP8

4/01/06 Osava, IPS, Biodiversity: Environmentalists, Indigenous People Disappointed by COP8

How to save water in your garden

4/01/06 Perrone, Guardian, How to save water in your garden

British tourists fuel Africa's cruel trade in 'canned hunting'

4/01/06 Brown & Sharp, Independent, British tourists fuel Africa's cruel trade in 'canned hunting'

EPA May Weaken Rule on Water Quality

4/01/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, EPA May Weaken Rule on Water Quality

April 2, 2006

Deals Turn Swaths of Timber Company Land Into Development-Free Areas

4/02/06 Barringer, NYT, Deals Turn Swaths of Timber Company Land Into Development-Free Areas

Pollution: Where have all the baby boys gone?

4/02/06 Lean, Independent, Pollution: Where have all the baby boys gone?

April 5, 2006

Canned! Food firms bale out of whaling in face of global consumer protest

4/05/06 McNeill & McCarthy, Independent, Canned! Food firms bale out of whaling in face of global consumer protest

EPA air-toxics plan sparks internal rift

4/05/06 Clayton, CSM, EPA air-toxics plan sparks internal rift

April 6, 2006

Air pollution cuts eight months off life span

4/06/06 Russell, Independent, Air pollution cuts eight months off life span

Sumatran elephants face extinction

4/06/06 Casey, Independent, Sumatran elephants face extinction

April 7, 2006

McDonald's Is Super-Sizing Destruction of Amazonia: Greenpeace

4/07/06 AFP, McDonald's Is Super-Sizing Destruction of Amazonia: Greenpeace

April 8, 2006

Factory farms in Asia blamed for pandemic

4/08/06 Brown, Independent, Factory farms in Asia blamed for pandemic

April 9, 2006

Tigers 'virtually extinct' in India, as scores are bagged by poachers

4/09/06 Guha, Independent, Tigers 'virtually extinct' in India, as scores are bagged by poachers

Montana Pollution Rules Draw Federal Objections

4/09/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Montana Pollution Rules Draw Federal Objections

April 13, 2006

Natural light to reinvent bulbs

4/13/06 BBC, Natural light to reinvent bulbs

April 15, 2006

Britain now 'eating the planet'

4/15/06 Kinver, BBC, Britain now 'eating the planet'

April 17, 2006

So Many Bald Eagles, So Little Room Left to Nest

4/17/06 Cohn, Wa. Post, So Many Bald Eagles, So Little Room Left to Nest

The great betrayal: Pro-hunting Japanese seize control of whaling commission

4/17/06 Independent, The great betrayal: Pro-hunting Japanese seize control of whaling commission

Gardener calls for grass-roots water rebellion

4/17/06 Hickman, Independent, Gardener calls for grass-roots water rebellion

April 18, 2006

UK scientists attack oil firms' role in huge Arctic project

4/18/06 Adam, Guardian, UK scientists attack oil firms' role in huge Arctic project

Internet Visionaries Betting On Green Technology Boom

4/18/06 Shin, Wa. Post, Internet Visionaries Betting On Green Technology Boom

Internet Visionaries Betting On Green Technology Boom

4/18/06 Shin, Wa. Post, Internet Visionaries Betting On Green Technology Boom

Greenpeace rejects Chernobyl toll

4/18/06 BBC, Greenpeace rejects Chernobyl toll

April 19, 2006

One-woman protest helps halt huge Indian dam project

4/19/06 Huggler, Independent, One-woman protest helps halt huge Indian dam project

April 20, 2006

Fallout: the human cost of nuclear catastrophe

4/20/06 Guardian, Fallout: the human cost of nuclear catastrophe

April 21, 2006

Gas From the Rain Forest

4/21/06 Ottaway, Wa. Post, Gas From the Rain Forest

When Home is a Blighted Land: Tales from Chernobyl

4/21/06 Horodetska, Reuters, When Home is a Blighted Land: Tales from Chernobyl

Coke Slammed at Shareholders Meeting for Practices in India

4/21/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, Coke Slammed at Shareholders Meeting for Practices in India

Prominent US Physicists Call Nuclear Weapons against Iran Gravely Irresponsible

4/21/06 CRG, Prominent US Physicists Call Nuclear Weapons against Iran Gravely Irresponsible

April 22, 2006

The Gordian Knot of the nuclear crisis

4/22/06 Afrasiabi, Asia Times, The Gordian Knot of the nuclear crisis

April 23, 2006

Borneo's palm oil politics

4/23/06 Harding, BBC, Borneo's palm oil politics

Energy cost of PCs on standby

4/23/06 Long, BBC, Energy cost of PCs on standby

Earth Day: How To Go Green At Home and Work

4/23/06 Rizvi & Allen, OneWorld, Earth Day: How To Go Green At Home and Work

April 24, 2006

Six 'Green Nobels' to be Awarded Today

4/24/06 Fischer, Oakland Tribune, Six 'Green Nobels' to be Awarded Today

Green mini-car to beat congestion

4/24/06 Fides, BBC, Green mini-car to beat congestion

Tasmania: one forest, two camps

4/24/06 Nelson, CSM, Tasmania: one forest, two camps

April 25, 2006

Shell urged to abandon $20bn Siberian pipeline that could drive whale species to extinction

4/25/06 Brown, Independent, Shell urged to abandon $20bn Siberian pipeline that could drive whale species to extinction

April 26, 2006

Putin orders oil pipeline shifted

4/26/06 BBC, Putin orders oil pipeline shifted

Still under Chernobyl's shadow

4/26/06 Weir, CSM, Still under Chernobyl's shadow

A Nuclear Waste: UN Condemned for Promoting 'Peaceful' Nuclear Technology

4/26/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, A Nuclear Waste: UN Condemned for Promoting 'Peaceful' Nuclear Technology

April 27, 2006

'Deep disposal' for nuclear waste

4/27/06 Black, BBC, 'Deep disposal' for nuclear waste

Gorbachev Urges G8 to Back Solar Power, Not Oil or Nuclear

4/27/06 Thornton, AFP, Gorbachev Urges G8 to Back Solar Power, Not Oil or Nuclear

Self-sufficient living modules hit UK

4/27/06 Lacey, Independent, Self-sufficient living modules hit UK

Chicago Prohibits Foie Gras

4/27/06 Ruethling, NYT, Chicago Prohibits Foie Gras

April 28, 2006

Endangered wildlife moves up wealthy Chinese menus

4/28/06 Coonan, Independent, Endangered wildlife moves up wealthy Chinese menus

Sonar Called Likely Stranding Cause

4/29/06 Kaufman, Wa. Post, Sonar Called Likely Stranding Cause

April 29, 2006

Forests in Southeast Asia Fall to Prosperity's Ax

4/29/06 Perlez, NYT, Forests in Southeast Asia Fall to Prosperity's Ax

Mystery over 400 dead dolphins

4/29/06 Al Jazeera, Mystery over 400 dead dolphins

Fighting Colombia's Green War: Treasure of the emerald forest

4/29/06 Howden, Independent, Fighting Colombia's Green War: Treasure of the emerald forest

The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

4/29/06 Laurence, Independent, The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

April 30, 2006

GM trees are being grown secretly in UK

4/30/06 Lean, Independent, GM trees are being grown secretly in UK

May 1, 2006

Hippopotamus among 26,000 new species on endangered list

5/01/06 Clement, Independent, Hippopotamus among 26,000 new species on endangered list

No Bar Code

5/01/06 Pollan, MoJo, No Bar Code

May 2, 2006

More species slide to extinction

5/02/06 Black, BBC, More species slide to extinction

Going green 'needs to be second nature'

5/02/06 Brown, Independent, Going green 'needs to be second nature'

May 3, 2006

For Pacific fishing towns, a trying season ahead

5/03/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, For Pacific fishing towns, a trying season ahead

May 4, 2006

Tibet ozone hole alert

5/04/06 Al Jazeera, Tibet ozone hole alert

Deep ocean trawl nets new 'bugs'

5/04/06 Black, BBC, Deep ocean trawl nets new 'bugs'

Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

5/04/06 McEarlean, Guardian, Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

Darwin's finches show how man harms evolution

5/04/06 Connor, Independent, Darwin's finches show how man harms evolution

May 5, 2006

Our Dark Places

5/05/06 Jelly-Shapiro, MoJo, Our Dark Places

China's Pearl River smells, but mayor vows to swim

5/05/06 Montlake, CSM, China's Pearl River smells, but mayor vows to swim

May 6, 2006

Scientists discover 'most important' blue whale colony

5/06/06 Webber, Independent, Scientists discover 'most important' blue whale colony

Cola wars simmer in India

5/06/06 Bhardwaj, Asia Times, Cola wars simmer in India

May 8, 2006

BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

5/08/06 AP, BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

May 9, 2006

Second toxic ship heads to India

5/09/06 Al Jazeera, Second toxic ship heads to India

China's "Cancer Villages" Pay Heavy Price for Economic Progress

5/09/06 AFP, China's "Cancer Villages" Pay Heavy Price for Economic Progress

May 10, 2006

Putin warns on population decline

5/10/06 BBC, Putin warns on population decline

May 11, 2006

Disposable Nappies: a Looming Environmental Threat?

5/11/06 Solly, Independnet, Disposable Nappies: a Looming Environmental Threat?

Not-So-Cuddly Pets

5/11/06 Long, Wired, Not-So-Cuddly Pets

The Imperial City and the City of Slums

5/11/06 Englehardt, MoJo, The Imperial City and the City of Slums

DNA Test Confirms Hybrid Bear in the Wild

5/11/06 AP, DNA Test Confirms Hybrid Bear in the Wild

May 13, 2006

The Midas Touch

5/13/06 Miller, MoJo, The Midas Touch

May 14, 2006

Questions dog Chinese dam project

5/14/06 Al Jazeera, Questions dog Chinese dam project

May 15, 2006

Japan faces chopstick crisis

5/15/06 Al Jazeera, Japan faces chopstick crisis

Long haul breaks spell bad news for the climate

5/15/06 McCarthy, Independent, Long haul breaks spell bad news for the climate

Last passage to India for boat that has become an 'ecological wreck'

5/15/06 Huggler, Independent, Last passage to India for boat that has become an 'ecological wreck'

Smoke Smothered Cities Suffer Official Apathy

5/15/06 Rizvi, IPS, Smoke Smothered Cities Suffer Official Apathy

May 16, 2006

Justices Uphold State Rules in Decision on Dam Licenses

5/16/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Uphold State Rules in Decision on Dam Licenses

May 17, 2006

Selling off Public Assets Part of Mineta Congestion Plan

5/17/06 Epstein, SF Chron, Selling off Public Assets Part of Mineta Congestion Plan

Study: Exxon Valdez Oil Lingers in Alaska

5/17/06 Joling, AP, Study: Exxon Valdez Oil Lingers in Alaska

May 18, 2006

China's Symbol, and Source, of Power

5/18/06 Cody, Wa. Post, China's Symbol, and Source, of Power

May 19, 2006

Three Gorges Dam reaches for the sky

5/19/06 Griffiths, BBC, Three Gorges Dam reaches for the sky

May 20, 2006

Deep-sea fish 'plundered' to extinction by trawling

5/20/06 Herbert, Independent, Deep-sea fish 'plundered' to extinction by trawling

May 21, 2006

Banana drama

5/21/06 McKie, Observer, Banana drama

May 22, 2006

Pass the Bread

5/22/06 Moyers, CommonDreams, Pass the Bread

May 23, 2006

Ban on cattle drug offers hope of saving India's vultures from extinction

5/23/06 Huggler, Independnent, Ban on cattle drug offers hope of saving India's vultures from extinction

May 25, 2006

The Midas Touch

5/25/06 Miller, MoJo, The Midas Touch

May 26, 2006

Mission to target highest clouds

5/26/06 Amos, BBC, Mission to target highest clouds

Our bees are disappearing - but you can help save them

5/26/06 Kelbie & McCarthy, Independent, Our bees are disappearing - but you can help save them

May 27, 2006

Great apes deserve life, liberty and the prohibition of torture

5/27/06 Singer, Guardian, Great apes deserve life, liberty and the prohibition of torture

1,280-Pound Shark, on Ice, Tugs at Record

5/27/06 Goodnough, NYT, 1,280-Pound Shark, on Ice, Tugs at Record

Going Organic

5/27/06 Bezlova, IPS, Going Organic

May 28, 2006

Time to Dust Off that Old "No Nukes!" Button

5/28/06 Montague, CounterPunch, Time to Dust Off that Old "No Nukes!" Button

May 29, 2006

The bottle that heralds a plastic revolution

5/29/06 Hickman, Independent, The bottle that heralds a plastic revolution

How ethical shopping is making business go green

5/29/06 Hickman, Independent, How ethical shopping is making business go green

Terror or error: is humanity on the eve of destruction?

5/29/06 Randerson, Guardian, Terror or error: is humanity on the eve of destruction?

May 30, 2006

Search for Sushi Draining Mediterranean's Red Tuna Stocks

5/30/06 Valles, AFP, Search for Sushi Draining Mediterranean's Red Tuna Stocks

June 2, 2006

Air Pollution Goes Global

6/02/06 Leahy, IPS, Air Pollution Goes Global

June 4, 2006

Nuclear costs to hit 90bn, warns Brown

6/04/06 Morgan, Guardian, Nuclear costs to hit 90bn, warns Brown

Uncertainty Surrounds Plans for New Nuclear Reactors

6/04/06 Wald, NYT, Uncertainty Surrounds Plans for New Nuclear Reactors

June 6, 2006

Debate Over Wind Power Creates Environmental Rift

6/06/06 Barringer, NYT, Debate Over Wind Power Creates Environmental Rift

June 7, 2006

Revolution! Britain embraces the bicycle

6/07/06 Milmo, Independent, Revolution! Britain embraces the bicycle

Rediscovered: rare species of frogs that were feared extinct

6/07/06 Connor, Independent, Rediscovered: rare species of frogs that were feared extinct

June 8, 2006

BP faces Alaska oil spill probe

6/08/06 BBC, BP faces Alaska oil spill probe

The ethics audit 2006

6/08/06 Independent, The ethics audit 2006

A Sea of Sand Is Threatening China's Heart

6/08/06 Khan, NYT, A Sea of Sand Is Threatening China's Heart

Burned Tract Goes to Bid As Logging Rules Upheld

6/08/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Burned Tract Goes to Bid As Logging Rules Upheld

June 9, 2006

West's Emissions 'Fuelling Destruction of Heritage Sites'

6/09/06 Harrabin, Independent, West's Emissions 'Fuelling Destruction of Heritage Sites'

Driven to extinction: Who killed the Dodo?

6/09/06 COnnor, Independent, Driven to extinction: Who killed the Dodo?

Florida to Remove Manatee From State's Endangered List

6/09/06 Aguayo, NYT, Florida to Remove Manatee From State's Endangered List

June 11, 2006

Pollution From Chinese Coal Casts a Global Shadow

6/11/06 Bradsher & Barboza, NYT, Pollution From Chinese Coal Casts a Global Shadow

Film reveals Norway's illegal whale slaughter

6/11/06 Lean, Independent, Film reveals Norway's illegal whale slaughter

June 12, 2006

Whaling nations set for majority

6/12/06 Black, BBC, Whaling nations set for majority

Habitat of rare bumblebees under threat from plan to build 120,000 new homes

6/12/06 McCarthy, Independent, Habitat of rare bumblebees under threat from plan to build 120,000 new homes

Saddle up: The Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide

6/12/06 Independent, Saddle up: The Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide

Smoke of Iraq War 'Drifting Over Lebanon'

6/12/06 Shadid, Wa. Post, Smoke of Iraq War 'Drifting Over Lebanon'

June 14, 2006

Ontario Revives Nuclear Power Plan

6/14/06 Austen, NYT, Ontario Revives Nuclear Power Plan

The challenges facing an urban world

6/14/06 Kinver, BBC, The challenges facing an urban world

With Oregon timber sale, controversy flares

6/14/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, With Oregon timber sale, controversy flares

Panamanians to weigh in on a bigger canal

6/14/06 Harman, CSM, Panamanians to weigh in on a bigger canal

Japan Seeks Return To Whale Hunting

6/14/06 Observer, Japan Seeks Return To Whale Hunting

Asian Highway network gathers speed

6/14/06 Raja M, Asia Times, Asian Highway network gathers speed

June 16, 2006

Democrats Say Key Superfund Data Is Being Withheld From the Public

6/16/06 Miller, LA Times, Democrats Say Key Superfund Data Is Being Withheld From the Public

Russia's 'Floating Chernobyls' to Go Ahead Despite Green Fears

6/16/06 Osborn, Guardian, Russia's 'Floating Chernobyls' to Go Ahead Despite Green Fears

2006 International Winners

6/16/06 Ashden Awards, 2006 International Winners

2006 UK Winners

6/16/06 Ashden Awards, 2006 UK Winners

Forest Service plans to ease limits on killing predators in western US

6/16/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Forest Service plans to ease limits on killing predators in western US

June 17, 2006

Time running out to curb effects of deep sea pollution, warns UN

6/17/06 Adam, Guardian, Time running out to curb effects of deep sea pollution, warns UN

Japan to table whaling 'roadmap'

6/17/06 Black, BBC, Japan to table whaling 'roadmap'

Hundreds of black bears face slaughter after Army abandons trial of synthetic fur for Guards' ceremonial headgear

6/17/06 Milmo, Independent, Hundreds of black bears face slaughter after Army abandons trial of synthetic fur for Guards' ceremonial headgear

Why hunting is big business in Canada

6/17/06 Usborne, Independent, Why hunting is big business in Canada

Pall of gloom over Hong Kong

6/17/06 Ewing, Asia Times, Pall of gloom over Hong Kong

June 18, 2006

Chileans rail against US 'eco-millionaires'

6/18/06 Webber, Independent, Chileans rail against US 'eco-millionaires'

June 19, 2006

Waste Oil Dumps Threaten Towns in Northern Iraq

6/19/06 Glanz, NYT, Waste Oil Dumps Threaten Towns in Northern Iraq

The World's Agricultural Legacy Gets A Safe Home

6/19/06 Weiss, WP, The World's Agricultural Legacy Gets A Safe Home

Japan gains key whaling victory

6/19/06 BBC, Japan gains key whaling victory

Whaling Meeting Opinions

6/19/06 BBC, Whaling Meeting Opinions

Rwanda reaps rewards of wartime nature conservation

6/19/06 Haynes, CSM, Rwanda reaps rewards of wartime nature conservation

How to turn your garden into a nature reserve

6/19/06 McCarthy, Independent, How to turn your garden into a nature reserve

June 20, 2006

Justices Divided on Protections Over Wetlands

6/20/06 Greenhouse, NYT, Justices Divided on Protections Over Wetlands

Justices Rein In Clean Water Act

6/20/06 Lane, WP, Justices Rein In Clean Water Act

Glacier gold mine 'will taint pristine valley with cyanide'

6/20/06 Buncombe, Independent, Glacier gold mine 'will taint pristine valley with cyanide'

June 21, 2006

Compromise talk after whaling win

6/21/06 Black, BBC, Compromise talk after whaling win

How the survival of vital food sources can be ensured

6/21/06 Pearce, Independent, How the survival of vital food sources can be ensured

June 22, 2006

Americans shun metropolises to make 'exurbs' the country's fastest growing cities

6/22/06 Glaister, Guardian, Americans shun metropolises to make 'exurbs' the country's fastest growing cities

June 23, 2006

Let them go green

6/23/06 NYT, Let them go green

June 24, 2006

Uranium Enrichment Project Gets License

6/24/06 Wald, NYT, Uranium Enrichment Project Gets License

Revealed: Japan's whaling 'shopping list'

6/24/06 McNeill, Independent, Revealed: Japan's whaling 'shopping list'

Planting forests is a Good Thing, right?

6/24/06 McCarthy, Independent, Planting forests is a Good Thing, right?

June 25, 2006

Another Kennedy Living Dangerously

6/25/06 Leibovich, NYT, Another Kennedy Living Dangerously

Fins for sale

6/25/06 Khan, Independent, Fins for sale

Tesco uses nuclear firm to run 'green trains'

6/25/06 Carrell, Independent, Tesco uses nuclear firm to run 'green trains'

BIA Broke Rules On Nuke Lease

6/25/06 Herbert, CHB, BIA Broke Rules On Nuke Lease

June 26, 2006

U.S. Joins Anti-Whaling Effort

6/26/06 Eilperin, WP, U.S. Joins Anti-Whaling Effort

PC users 'want greener machines'

6/26/06 BBC, PC users 'want greener machines'

Rare wildlife in danger after fuel leaks into sea

6/26/06 Bennetto, Independent, Rare wildlife in danger after fuel leaks into sea

An Unhealthy Climate

6/26/06 Ivanhoe, An Unhealthy Climate

June 27, 2006

Mahogany Imports 'Are Wiping out Peru Tribes'

6/27/06 Buncombe, Independent, Mahogany Imports 'Are Wiping out Peru Tribes'

Fed-Up Germany Kills Its Only Wild Bear

6/27/06 Whitlock, WP, Fed-Up Germany Kills Its Only Wild Bear

Dingo urine 'could aid Australia wildlife'

6/27/06 Al Jazeera, Dingo urine 'could aid Australia wildlife'

June 28, 2006

The Superhighway to Everywhere

6/28/06 Reid, WP, The Superhighway to Everywhere

Last chance for China's dolphin

6/28/06 Black, BBC, Last chance for China's dolphin

Navy Sonar Use Stirs Up Waves of Worry for Marine Life Watchdogs

6/28/06 Perry LA Times, Navy Sonar Use Stirs Up Waves of Worry for Marine Life Watchdogs

June 30, 2006

First steps of a foal that could help revive a dying breed of endangered horses

6/30/06 Akbar, Independent, First steps of a foal that could help revive a dying breed of endangered horses

July 1, 2006

34 Years of Hippie Camps, Now in Tinder-Dry Woods

7/01/06 Johnson, NYT, 34 Years of Hippie Camps, Now in Tinder-Dry Woods

Diamonds in the rough as film threatens sales

7/01/06 Buncombe, Independent, Diamonds in the rough as film threatens sales

North Atlantic right whales: Hunted to the edge of extinction

7/01/06 Hoare, Independent, North Atlantic right whales: Hunted to the edge of extinction

July 2, 2006

Navy Wins Exemption to Continue Sonar Exercises Despite Suit

7/02/06 AP, Navy Wins Exemption to Continue Sonar Exercises Despite Suit

July 3, 2006

Asteroid and Earth in 'near miss'

7/03/06 AP, Asteroid and Earth in 'near miss'

How to slow the population clock

7/03/06 Francis, CSM, How to slow the population clock

U.S. Judge Blocks Navy Use of Sonar in RIMPAC War Games

7/03/06 ENS, U.S. Judge Blocks Navy Use of Sonar in RIMPAC War Games

July 4, 2006

Where Are All the Birds?

7/04/06 Kay, SF Chron, Where Are All the Birds?

Environment Canada study finds caffeine, prescription drugs in St. Lawrence

7/04/06 Moore, Canada Press, Environment Canada study finds caffeine, prescription drugs in St. Lawrence

UK's 'biggest' wetland created

7/04/06 BBC, UK's 'biggest' wetland created

I've changed my mind on nuclear power, admits Blair

7/04/06 Tempest, Guardian, I've changed my mind on nuclear power, admits Blair

The environment vs. development debate

7/04/06 Nadu, The Hindu, The environment vs. development debate

Updates On Energy, Climate Change Policy

7/04/06 Newswire NZ, Updates On Energy, Climate Change Policy

Who makes up (& funds) the "opposition" to global warming?

7/04/06 Russ, Watching the Watchers, Who makes up (& funds) the "opposition" to global warming?

July 5, 2006

Documents Reveal Hidden Fears over Britain's Nuclear Plants

7/05/06 Guardian, Documents Reveal Hidden Fears over Britain's Nuclear Plants

Growing Acidity of Oceans May Kill Corals

7/05/06 Eilperin, WP, Growing Acidity of Oceans May Kill Corals

DDT 'link' to slow child progress

7/05/06 BBC, DDT 'link' to slow child progress

Navy Seeks Options Amid Sonar Dispute

7/05/06 Perry, LA TImes, Navy Seeks Options Amid Sonar Dispute

Environment vs. Property Rights: Endangered Species Act reform needed?

7/05/06 Hanson, SF Gate, Environment vs. Property Rights: Endangered Species Act reform needed?

July 6, 2006

Deceased? Not if scheme to halt trade succeeds

7/06/06 McCarthy, Independent, Deceased? Not if scheme to halt trade succeeds

July 7, 2006

Clarion call to save amphibians

7/07/06 BBC, Clarion call to save amphibians

How a 'green' Britain should look in the year 2020

7/07/06 McSmith, Independent, How a 'green' Britain should look in the year 2020

Britain's frogs and toads face threat of extinction

7/07/06 Roberts, Independent, Britain's frogs and toads face threat of extinction

July 9, 2006

U.S. to Negotiate Russian Storage of Atomic Waste

7/09/06 Sanger & Rutenberg, U.S. to Negotiate Russian Storage of Atomic Waste

The Wail of the Oceans

7/09/06 Nader, CounterPunch, The Wail of the Oceans

From oil-patch Alaska, next comes the gas pipe

7/09/06 Vesely, Seattle Times, From oil-patch Alaska, next comes the gas pipe

July 10, 2006

Nuclear to power ahead of renewables

7/10/06 Guardian, Nuclear to power ahead of renewables

Waves break up second oil slick

7/10/06 BBC, Waves break up second oil slick

Cheap and Reliable Power Nurtures Server Farms

7/10/06 NPR, Cheap and Reliable Power Nurtures Server Farms

US offers Russia nuclear deal to support Western action against Iran

7/10/06 Cornwell, Independent, US offers Russia nuclear deal to support Western action against Iran

Anger at plan to dump tons of waste ash in lake

7/10/06 McCarthy, Independent, Anger at plan to dump tons of waste ash in lake

July 11, 2006

US to Hit Demographic Milestone at 300 Million

7/11/06 Deen, IPS, US to Hit Demographic Milestone at 300 Million

Who'll take lead on environment?

7/11/06 Dempsey, Detroit Free Press, Who'll take lead on environment?

July 12, 2006

New questions about safety of tuna imports

7/12/06 Clayton, CSM, New questions about safety of tuna imports

Navy heeds call to save marine life

7/12/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Navy heeds call to save marine life

Green reaction: Environmentalists express dismay at 'a huge mistake'

7/12/06 Brown, Independent, Green reaction: Environmentalists express dismay at 'a huge mistake'

July 13, 2006

House Eyes National Toxics Law

7/13/06 Coile, SF Chron, House Eyes National Toxics Law

China sets up mechanism to fight climate-related health emergencies

7/13/06 People's Daily, China sets up mechanism to fight climate-related health emergencies

Congressman to discuss the environment

7/13/06 Thousand Oaks Acorn, Congressman to discuss the environment

July 15, 2006

Panama approves canal expansion

7/15/06 BBC, Panama approves canal expansion

July 16, 2006

Thousands flee in volcano alerts

7/16/06 Al Jazeera, Thousands flee in volcano alerts

2050: the last gorilla

7/16/06 Bloomfield, Independent, 2050: the last gorilla

July 17, 2006

W Africa black rhinos may be extinct

7/15/06 Al Jazeera, W Africa black rhinos may be extinct

Eating the Amazon: The fight to curb corporate destruction

7/17/06 Howden, Independent, Eating the Amazon: The fight to curb corporate destruction

July 18, 2006

Farmers' Foe: Smog Damage to Crops Costs Billions

7/17/06 Chaon, AFP, Farmers' Foe: Smog Damage to Crops Costs Billions

Oil leaks affect Chonburi coast, students

7/18/06 Bangkok Post, Oil leaks affect Chonburi coast, students

July 19, 2006

BP shuts down 12 Alaska oil wells

7/19/06 BBC, BP shuts down 12 Alaska oil wells

July 20, 2006

Earth Faces 'Catastrophic Loss of Species'

7/20/06 Connor, Independent, Earth Faces 'Catastrophic Loss of Species'

Tigers struggle with tiny lands

7/20/06 BBC, Tigers struggle with tiny lands

July 21, 2006

Russia says Caspian oil shipments pose risk

7/21/06 Globe & Mail, Russia says Caspian oil shipments pose risk

July 22, 2006

‘Coal Rush’ to Threaten Environment, Challenge America’s Energy Security: Environmental Groups

7/22/06 Huntingston News, Coal Rush to Threaten Environment, Challenge America's Energy Security: Environmental Groups

NASA's Goals Delete Mention of Home Planet

7/22/06 Revkin, NYT, NASA's Goals Delete Mention of Home Planet

Bush Pollution Curbs Are Rated Equal to Clinton's

7/22/06 Eilperin, WP, Bush Pollution Curbs Are Rated Equal to Clinton's

Hungry for Whole Foods

7/22/06 Layton, WP, Hungry for Whole Foods

US-MEXICO: Biodiversity Has No Use for Walls

7/22/06 Leahy, IPS, US-MEXICO: Biodiversity Has No Use for Walls

Pasig closes Sea Oil station over spill

7/22/06 Manila Standard, Pasig closes Sea Oil station over spill

July 23, 2006

Net Losses: Declaring War on the Menhaden

7/23/06 Franklin, MoJo, Net Losses: Declaring War on the Menhaden

Amazon rainforest 'could become a desert'

7/23/06 Lean & Pearce, Independent, Amazon rainforest 'could become a desert'

Dying Forest: One year to save the Amazon

7/23/06 Lean, Independent, Dying Forest: One year to save the Amazon

Proposal expands oil, gas drilling Senate GOP wants to open more than 8 million gulf acres

7/23/06 Sanofsky, SF Gate, Proposal expands oil, gas drilling Senate GOP wants to open more than 8 million gulf acres

July 24, 2006

The whale's tale

7/24/06 Cookson, Independent, The whale's tale

Earth 'on Verge of Major Biodiversity Crisis'

7/24/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, Earth 'on Verge of Major Biodiversity Crisis'

July 25, 2006

Oregon's Property Rights Law Kicks In, Easing Rigid Rules

7/25/06 Egan, NYT, Oregon's Property Rights Law Kicks In, Easing Rigid Rules

July 26, 2006

Moratorium on new soya crops wins reprieve for rainforest

7/26/06 Howden, Independent, Moratorium on new soya crops wins reprieve for rainforest

Retail packaging 'damages environment'

7/26/06 In The News, Retail packaging 'damages environment'

July 27, 2006

Farmers use as much pesticide with GM crops, US study finds

7/27/06 Connor, Independent, Farmers use as much pesticide with GM crops, US study finds

July 29, 2006

Illegal wildlife trade is worth 6bn a year

7/29/06 Coonan, Independent, Illegal wildlife trade is worth 6bn a year

Oil Spill Hits Lebanon

7/29/06 Jamail, IPS, Oil Spill Hits Lebanon

Casualties of War: Lebanon's Trees, Air and Sea

7/29/06 Fattah, NYT, Casualties of War: Lebanon's Trees, Air and Sea

China blast death toll reaches 22

7/29/06 BBC, China blast death toll reaches 22

July 30, 2006

Savannah oil spill bigger than thought

7/30/06 Cristes, Island Packet, Savannah oil spill bigger than thought

July 31, 2006

'Time to act' on nuclear waste

7/31/06 Kinver, BBC, 'Time to act' on nuclear waste

Momentum builds for 'revolution' to recycle electronic waste

7/31/06 Moore, CSM, Momentum builds for 'revolution' to recycle electronic waste

Lebanon Oil Spill Makes Animals Casualties of War

7/31/06 Milstein, Nat. Geo. Lebanon Oil Spill Makes Animals Casualties of War

August 1, 2006

Nuclear panel suggests contest for waste burial

8/01/06 Sample, Guardian, Nuclear panel suggests contest for waste burial

Oceans teeming with 10 million kinds of microbe

8/01/06 Connor, Independent, Oceans teeming with 10 million kinds of microbe

Nuclear waste should be 'entombed', say experts

8/01/06 Brown, Independent, Nuclear waste should be 'entombed', say experts

China tightens central control over environment

8/01/06 Reuters, China tightens central control over environment

August 2, 2006

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Oil, Gas Drilling

8/02/06 Mufson, WP, Senate Approves Bill to Expand Oil, Gas Drilling

Housing threat to green belt land

8/02/06 BBC, Housing threat to green belt land

The secret life of sparrows

8/02/06 McCarthy, Independent, The secret life of sparrows

August 3, 2006

Tribes Call for Removal of Dams That Block Journey of Salmon

8/03/06 Yardley, NYT, Tribes Call for Removal of Dams That Block Journey of Salmon

Russia Halts Oil Supplies to Lithuania After Major Pipeline Leak

8/03/06 Mosnews, Russia Halts Oil Supplies to Lithuania After Major Pipeline Leak

Oil plant leak damages beaches in Lebanon

8/03/06 Ambrogi, IOL, Oil plant leak damages beaches in Lebanon

August 4, 2006

Environmental Disaster Looms

8/04/06 Mroue, AP, Environmental Disaster Looms

E.P.A. Recommends Limits on Thousands of Uses of Pesticides

8/04/06 Janofsky, NYT, E.P.A. Recommends Limits on Thousands of Uses of Pesticides

France's nuclear tests in Pacific 'gave islanders cancer'

8/04/06 Lichfield, Indepedent, France's nuclear tests in Pacific 'gave islanders cancer'

August 5, 2006

Oil spill threatens Squamish waterfront

8/05/06 Eustace, Canada.com, Oil spill threatens Squamish waterfront

August 6, 2006

Nuclear power links to 'sham' energy review

8/06/06 Jowit, Guardian, Nuclear power links to 'sham' energy review

Secret nuclear bases to be shown on public maps

8/06/06 Carrell, Independent, Secret nuclear bases to be shown on public maps

Debating the Course of Chile's Rivers

8/06/06 Rohter, NYT, Debating the Course of Chile's Rivers

Lebanon Oil Spill Threatens Southern Turkey's Beaches

8/06/06 ZAMAN, Lebanon Oil Spill Threatens Southern Turkey's Beaches

B.C. oil spill will have long-term impact of dynamic estuary

8/06/06 Sin, National Post, B.C. oil spill will have long-term impact of dynamic estuary

August 7, 2006

Massive Manatee Favors Manhattan Suburbs

8/07/06 AP, Massive Manatee Favors Manhattan Suburbs

Cleanup of B.C. oil spill focuses on wildlife

8/07/06 Moreau, Globe&Mail, Cleanup of B.C. oil spill focuses on wildlife

August 8, 2006

As the Elephants Multiply, So Do Game Park's Woes

8/08/06 Timberg, WP, As the Elephants Multiply, So Do Game Park's Woes

Sea-bed plan to store carbon

8/08/06 BBC, Sea-bed plan to store carbon

Damage is done to Lebanon coast

8/08/06 Kinver, BBC, 'Damage is done' to Lebanon coast

The good life in Havana: Cuba's green revolution

8/08/06 Buncombe, Independent, The good life in Havana: Cuba's green revolution

HK pollution protest dims lights

8/08/06 BBC, HK pollution protest dims lights

August 9, 2006

Leak is latest of Alaska's pipeline woes

8/09/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Leak is latest of Alaska's pipeline woes

August 10, 2006

BP Was Told of Pipeline Worries in '04

8/10/06 Carr, WP, BP Was Told of Pipeline Worries in '04

Greening of Chicago Starts at the Top Floor

8/10/06 Slevin & Lydersen, WP, Greening of Chicago Starts at the Top Floor

Alaska queries BP oilfield checks

8/10/06 BBC, Alaska queries BP oilfield checks

August 11, 2006

How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

8/11/06 Howden, Independent, How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

Animal magic: The original environmentalist

8/11/06 Jury, Independent, Animal magic: The original environmentalist

Escaped GM grass could spread bad news

8/11/06 Hopkins, Nature, Escaped GM grass could spread bad news

August 12, 2006

Auto Industry and E.P.A. Agree on Program to Recycle Mercury

8/12/06 Janofsky, NYT, Auto Industry and E.P.A. Agree on Program to Recycle Mercury

Hunting Pinholes In the Pipeline

8/12/06 Mufson, WP, Hunting Pinholes In the Pipeline

After Alaska, BP faces new pipeline crisis

8/12/06 Foley, Independent, After Alaska, BP faces new pipeline crisis

World without oil: could it be a cleaner place?

8/12/06 Webb, The Age, World without oil: could it be a cleaner place?

August 13, 2006

Call for shooting ban as seal numbers plummet by a third

8/13/06 Marter & Bevington, Independent, Call for shooting ban as seal numbers plummet by a third

Pacific's 'dead zone' is larger than first feared

8/13/06 Frazier, Independent, Pacific's 'dead zone' is larger than first feared

Oil spill clean up continues in B.C.

8/13/06 Ivens, National Post, Oil spill clean up continues in B.C.

August 14, 2006

The Seven Deadly Eco Sins

8/14/06 Independent, The Seven Deadly Eco Sins

August 15, 2006

Large Oil Spill Occurs in Indian Ocean

8/15/06 Watanabe, WP, Large Oil Spill Occurs in Indian Ocean

In Alaska, Surprise Resistance to Mine

8/15/06 Clymer, WP, In Alaska, Surprise Resistance to Mine

August 17, 2006

UN considers Med oil spill plan

8/17/06 BBC, UN considers Med oil spill plan

August 18, 2006

Oil spill assistance pledged

8/18/06 Versendaal, Kathimerni, Oil spill assistance pledged

August 19, 2006

Lebanon's environmental woes begin

8/19/06 Al Jazeera, Lebanon's environmental woes begin

Philippines oil spill to leave long-term damage to fragile ecosystem in marine haven

8/20/06 Mainichi Daily News, Philippines oil spill to leave long-term damage to fragile ecosystem in marine haven

August 20, 2006

Robotic equipment to be used to inspect sunken oil tanker

8/20/06 Cerojero, INQ7, Robotic equipment to be used to inspect sunken oil tanker

August 22, 2006

Slow Start for Revival of Nuclear Reactors

8/22/06 Wald, NYT, Slow Start for Revival of Nuclear Reactors

August 23, 2006

ARGENTINA: Activists Up in Arms Over Controversial Nuclear Energy Plan

8/23/06 Valente, IPS, ARGENTINA: Activists Up in Arms Over Controversial Nuclear Energy Plan

Ozone hole stable, say scientists

8/23/06 BBC, Ozone hole stable, say scientists

BP targets green consumers with carbon-offset scheme for drivers

8/23/06 Daley, Independent, BP targets green consumers with carbon-offset scheme for drivers

Lebanon oil slick 'hits seabed'

8/23/06 Morris, BBC, Lebanon oil slick 'hits seabed'

August 24, 2006

Lebanese oil slick hits ancient Phoenician port

8/24/06 Long, WP, Lebanese oil slick hits ancient Phoenician port

August 25, 2006

Alaska Gov. To Push For Pipeline Deal

8/25/06 Sharman, AHN, Alaska Gov. To Push For Pipeline Deal

Philippine oil spill 'a calamity'

8/25/06 BBC, Philippine oil spill 'a calamity'

In Oregon, a close-up look into a coastal dead zone

8/25/06 Spotts, CSM, In Oregon, a close-up look into a coastal dead zone

August 27, 2006

Third of China 'hit by acid rain'

8/27/06 BBC, Third of China 'hit by acid rain'

Battle on to halt Philippines oil spill

8/27/06 Al Jazeera, Battle on to halt Philippines oil spill

August 28, 2006

An Environmental Disaster Emerges on Lebanon Coast

8/28/06 Allbritton, SF Chron, An Environmental Disaster Emerges on Lebanon Coast

August 30, 2006

Heatwave puts China's giant dam in the dock

8/30/06 Sui-tao, Asia Times, Heatwave puts China's giant dam in the dock

Prisoners donate hair to fight slick

8/30/06 Al Jazeera, Prisoners donate hair to fight slick

August 31, 2006

Alarm Sounds on US Population Boom

8/31/06 Donnelly, Boston Globe, Alarm Sounds on US Population Boom

Katrina: Sea Change on the Gulf

8/31/06 CSM, Katrina: Sea Change on the Gulf

Growth in shark fin trade could lead to species extinction

8/31/06 Connor, Independent, Growth in shark fin trade could lead to species extinction

Writing on the Wall for Paper Industry

8/31/06 Valente, IPS, Writing on the Wall for Paper Industry

September 2, 2006

LATIN AMERICA: Warning - Used Cell Phones

9/02/06 Estrada, IPS, LATIN AMERICA: Warning - Used Cell Phones

September 3, 2006

Many Panamanians Say No to Canal Upgrade

9/03/06 Lacey, NYT, Many Panamanians Say No to Canal Upgrade

September 4, 2006

Rules Ignored, Toxic Sludge Sinks Chinese Village

9/04/06 Yardley, NYT, Rules Ignored, Toxic Sludge Sinks Chinese Village

The worlds greatest green inventions

9/04/06 Richards, Independent, The worlds greatest green inventions

India: Large Dams Blamed for Floods

9/04/06 Dogra, IPS, India: Large Dams Blamed for Floods

September 5, 2006

Study uncovers 'chimp cross code'

9/05/06 BBC, Study uncovers 'chimp cross code'

September 6, 2006

Male Bass Across Region Found to Be Bearing Eggs

9/06/06 Fahrenthold, WP, Male Bass Across Region Found to Be Bearing Eggs

Iceland to begin whalemeat trade

9/06/06 Black, BBC, Iceland to begin whalemeat trade

September 8, 2006

Panel Questions BP on Managing Alaska Oil

9/08/06 Barringer, NYT, Panel Questions BP on Managing Alaska Oil

Environmental Accountability Falls with EPA Budget

9/08/06 Wedekind, MoJo, Environmental Accountability Falls with EPA Budget

September 12, 2006

Irwin fans 'in revenge attacks'

9/12/06 BBC, Irwin fans 'in revenge attacks'

Can chemicals in our home cause deformities?

9/12/06 Duguid, Independent, Can chemicals in our home cause deformities?

September 13, 2006

Falling, Dead Pigeons Mar City Festival

9/13/06 AP, Falling, Dead Pigeons Mar City Festival

Wildlife expert persuades notorious rebel army to join fight to save rare white rhino

9/13/06 Adam, Guardian, Wildlife expert persuades notorious rebel army to join fight to save rare white rhino

September 15, 2006

Interior Near 2 New Pacts in Oil Leases

9/15/06 Andrews, NYT, Interior Near 2 New Pacts in Oil Leases

Tesco opens doors to local growers

9/15/06 Allen, Guardian, Tesco opens doors to local growers

Ivorians rampage over toxic waste

9/15/06 BBC, Ivorians rampage over toxic waste

September 16, 2006

EPA Plans to Close Labs, Drop Scientists and Reduce Oversight

9/16/06 Goldstein, McClatchy News, EPA Plans to Close Labs, Drop Scientists and Reduce Oversight

September 17, 2006

Ivory Coast begins toxic clean-up

9/17/06 BBC, Ivory Coast begins toxic clean-up

September 18, 2006

Civil society organisations discuss environment, poverty and education

9/18/06 Singapore News, Civil society organisations discuss environment, poverty and education

Fish to guard water

9/18/06 Al Jazeera, Fish to guard water

Dozens of new species found in underwater wonderland

9/18/06 Kirby, Independent, Dozens of new species found in underwater wonderland

September 19, 2006

Time to Move the Mississippi, Experts Say

9/19/06 Dean, NYT, Time to Move the Mississippi, Experts Say

Fighting to save Borneo's vital last rain forests

9/19/06 Kolesnikov-Jessop, IHT, Fighting to save Borneo's vital last rain forests

September 20, 2006

Toxic Mercury Contaminating More Species, Report Shows

9/20/06 Kay, SF Chron, Toxic Mercury Contaminating More Species, Report Shows

September 21, 2006

60 Years to Restore the Ozone Layer Over Antarctica

9/21/06 Leahy, IPS, 60 Years to Restore the Ozone Layer Over Antarctica

Judge Voids Bush Policy on National Forest Roads

9/21/06 Barringer, NYT, Judge Voids Bush Policy on National Forest Roads

September 22, 2006

EPA Cuts Soot Level Allowable Daily in Air

9/22/06 Eilperin, WP, EPA Cuts Soot Level Allowable Daily in Air

September 24, 2006

Argentine Land Fight Divides Environmentalists, Rights Advocates

9/24/06 Reel, WP, Argentine Land Fight Divides Environmentalists, Rights Advocates

Fairfax Employees Run Up Odometers To Keep Their Cars

9/24/06 Rein, WP, Fairfax Employees Run Up Odometers To Keep Their Cars

The green house of the future

9/24/06 Lean, Independent, The green house of the future

Darwin's paradise in peril

9/24/06 McKie, Observer, Darwin's paradise in peril

US says will pull Alaska wetlands from oil drilling

9/24/06 Doggett, Reuters, US says will pull Alaska wetlands from oil drilling

Cleanup barely makes dent in Lebanon oil spill from July attack

9/24/06 Meyer, AP, Cleanup barely makes dent in Lebanon oil spill from July attack

September 26, 2006

Fatter fish break West Bank barriers

9/26/06 Al Jazeera, Fatter fish break West Bank barriers

September 27, 2006

Pesticide residues found in nearly a third of Britain's food and drink

9/27/06 Barnett, Independent, Pesticide residues found in nearly a third of Britain's food and drink

Google offers to share its secrets to cut power bills for computers

9/27/06 Foley, Independent, Google offers to share its secrets to cut power bills for computers

Europeans urged to eat less fish

9/27/06 BBC, Europeans urged to eat less fish

September 28, 2006

Indonesia mud threatens environment

9/28/06 Connolly, Al Jazeera, Indonesia mud threatens environment

October 2, 2006

UN to study Lebanon environment

10/02/06 BBC, UN to study Lebanon environment

October 3, 2006

Border Fence Could Spell Environmental Disaster

10/03/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, Border Fence Could Spell Environmental Disaster

Farmed Salmon Killing Off Wild Cousins

10/03/06 Leahy, IPS, Farmed Salmon Killing Off Wild Cousins

Record Ozone Loss over Antarctic: European Space Agency

10/03/06 Apuzzo, AFP, Record Ozone Loss over Antarctic: European Space Agency

October 4, 2006

UN to Consider Deep Sea Trawling Ban

10/04/06 Nichols, Reuters, UN to Consider Deep Sea Trawling Ban

October 5, 2006

Froogles: The new challenge to rampant consumerism

10/05/06 Brown, Independent, Froogles: The new challenge to rampant consumerism

Intelligent, emotional, ingenious: the amazing truth about whales and dolphins

10/05/06 McCarthy, Independent, Intelligent, emotional, ingenious: the amazing truth about whales and dolphins

October 6, 2006

Bush Policy Irks Judges in West

10/06/06 Harden, WP, Bush Policy Irks Judges in West

October 7, 2006

Greenpeace Warns of Toxic Risks to Two Million in Lebanon

10/06/06 AFP, Greenpeace Warns of Toxic Risks to Two Million in Lebanon

Fire in North Carolina Spews Chemical Fumes, Forcing Thousands to Flee

10/07/06 Secret & Holusha, NYT, Fire in North Carolina Spews Chemical Fumes, Forcing Thousands to Flee

October 8, 2006

U.S. Attempting to Reshape Fishing Rules

10/08/06 Eilperin, WP, U.S. Attempting to Reshape Fishing Rules

U.S. Rules Allow the Sale of Products Others Ban

10/08/06 Cone, LA Times, U.S. Rules Allow the Sale of Products Others Ban

October 9, 2006

Earth's ecological debt crisis: mankind's 'borrowing' from nature hits new record

10/09/06 Hickman, Independent, Earth's ecological debt crisis: mankind's 'borrowing' from nature hits new record

October 10, 2006

Garden feeders suspected as birds fall prey to disease

10/10/06 McCarthy, Independent, Garden feeders suspected as birds fall prey to disease

October 12, 2006

Rabies vaccine may save rarest wolf from extinction

10/12/06 Connor, Independent, Rabies vaccine may save rarest wolf from extinction

Dolphin-friendly tuna? Don't believe it

10/12/06 Marren, Independent, Dolphin-friendly tuna? Don't believe it

October 13, 2006

Canada Fights Ban on "Bulldozers of the Sea"

10/13/06 Leahy, IPS, Canada Fights Ban on "Bulldozers of the Sea"

Environment ministers agree to slash mercury from coal-fired power plants

10/13/06 Burkette, Canada.com, Environment ministers agree to slash mercury from coal-fired power plants

October 15, 2006

Salmon Find an Ally in the Far East of Russia

10/15/06 Chivers, NYT, Salmon Find an Ally in the Far East of Russia

Citing Heavenly Injunctions to Fight Earthly Warming

10/15/06 Bannerjee, NYT, Citing Heavenly Injunctions to Fight Earthly Warming

October 16, 2006

Chemical campaigns 'misleading'

10/16/06 Morrelle, BBC, Chemical campaigns 'misleading'

October 17, 2006

Environment: Toxic budgeting

10/17/06 Seattle PI, Environment: Toxic budgeting

Chemical cocktail in the environment

10/17/06 Mississippi Press, Chemical cocktail in the environment

October 18, 2006

Timber accord rankles Canadian firms

10/18/06 Newman, CSM, Timber accord rankles Canadian firms

Study Links Pollutants to Rise in Breast Cancer

10/18/06 Laurence, Independent, Study Links Pollutants to Rise in Breast Cancer

Iceland: Commercial Whaling to Resume

10/18/06 AP, Iceland: Commercial Whaling to Resume

October 19, 2006

Revealed: how conservation efforts may be exacerbating the crisis in the seas

10/19/06 Connor, Independent, Revealed: how conservation efforts may be exacerbating the crisis in the seas

Seeking Modern Refuge From Modern Life

10/19/06 SInk, NYT, Seeking Modern Refuge From Modern Life

U.N. Says Number of Ocean "Dead Zones" Rising Fast

10/19/06 Wallis, Reuters, U.N. Says Number of Ocean "Dead Zones" Rising Fast

Loss of Species that Pollinate is Cause for Global Alarm, Researchers say

10/19/06 Eilperin, SF Chron, Loss of Species that Pollinate is Cause for Global Alarm, Researchers say

October 21, 2006

How your supermarket flowers empty Kenya's rivers

10/21/06 Vidal, Guardian, How your supermarket flowers empty Kenya's rivers

Voters in Panama Hold Key To Future of Canal's Locks

10/21/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Voters in Panama Hold Key To Future of Canal's Locks

October 22, 2006

Iceland 'breaks ban on whaling'

10/22/06 BBC, Iceland 'breaks ban on whaling'

Alien invasion threatens our rivers

10/22/06 McKie, Observer, Alien invasion threatens our rivers

BP attacked over safety standards

10/22/06 O'Halloran, BBC, BP attacked over safety standards

October 23, 2006

UK 'tops energy wasters league'

10/23/06 BBC, UK 'tops energy wasters league'

Rare Look at a Great White Shows Shark's Fragility

10/23/06 Eilperin, WP, Rare Look at a Great White Shows Shark's Fragility

Panama canal expansion approved

10/23/06 Al Jazeera, Panama canal expansion approved

October 24, 2006

Humans Living Far Beyond Planet's Means: WWF

10/24/06 Reuters, Humans Living Far Beyond Planet's Means: WWF

CUBA: Faith, Farming and the Environment

10/24/06 Acosta, IPS, CUBA: Faith, Farming and the Environment

October 25, 2006

U.S. and EU agree to boost environment cooperation

10/25/06 Doyle, Scotsman, U.S. and EU agree to boost environment cooperation

Hopes brighten for curb on damaging ocean fishing

10/25/06 Spotts, CSM, Hopes brighten for curb on damaging ocean fishing

Never mind altruism: 'Saving the earth' can mean big bucks

10/25/06 Rice-Oxley, CSM, Never mind altruism: 'Saving the earth' can mean big bucks

October 26, 2006

Food festival has peace on menu

10/26/06 Duff, BBC, Food festival has peace on menu

Man power: a great alternative

10/26/06 Independent, Man power: a great alternative

Panama Hotel Is Imperiled Frogs' Lifeboat

10/26/06 WP, Panama Hotel Is Imperiled Frogs' Lifeboat

October 28, 2006

Taking On a Coal Mining Practice as a Matter of Faith

10/28/06 Bannerjee, NYT, Taking On a Coal Mining Practice as a Matter of Faith

Congressional Scorecard

10/06 League of Conservation Voters, Congressional Scorecard - the pdf report

October 29, 2006

Brazil: Rainforest destruction slowing

10/29/06 Al Jazeera, Brazil: Rainforest destruction slowing

November 1, 2006

Nuclear Cleanup Site Has Cities Cleaning Up Financially

11/01/06 Harden, WP, Nuclear Cleanup Site Has Cities Cleaning Up Financially

November 2, 2006

Earth seen from space

11/02/06 Guardian, Earth seen from space

November 4, 2006

Horses flee to dry land after three days marooned at sea

11/04/06 Johnson, Independent, Horses flee to dry land after three days marooned at sea

CHILE: Hope for the Swans

11/04/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: Hope for the Swans

Could scrapping Trident save the planet?

11/04/06 Branigan & Randerson, Guardian, Could scrapping Trident save the planet?

November 6, 2006

Plastic Trash Vortex Menaces Pacific Sealife

11/06/06 Zabarenko, Reuters, Plastic Trash Vortex Menaces Pacific Sealife

A Growing Trend: Small, Local and Organic

11/06/06 Rosenwald, WP, A Growing Trend: Small, Local and Organic

November 7, 2006

World risks 'dirty' energy future

11/07/06 BBC, World risks 'dirty' energy future

Poison blamed for decline of Spain's majestic black vultures

11/07/06 Nash, Independent, Poison blamed for decline of Spain's majestic black vultures

November 9, 2006

Call of the wild: Re-establishing our lost wild animals

11/09/06 Marren, Independent, Call of the wild: Re-establishing our lost wild animals

November 10, 2006

Rustlike Crystals Found to Cleanse Water of Arsenic Cheaply

11/10/06 Feder, NYT, Rustlike Crystals Found to Cleanse Water of Arsenic Cheaply

'Toxic' pigs cull in Ivory Coast

11/10/06 BBC, 'Toxic' pigs cull in Ivory Coast

British firm faces 100m claim for 'dumping toxic waste'

11/10/06 Verkaik, Independent, British firm faces 100m claim for 'dumping toxic waste'

Ecosystems under threat: Invasion of the alien species

11/10/06 Connor, Independent, Ecosystems under threat: Invasion of the alien species

November 11, 2006

Clearing a Path From Desktop to the Recycler

11/11/06 Vitello, NYT, Clearing a Path From Desktop to the Recycler

Bill Allowing More Drilling Along Coasts Appears Dead

11/11/06 Krauss, NYT, Bill Allowing More Drilling Along Coasts Appears Dead

The vehicle of the future

11/11/06 Self, Independent, The vehicle of the future

Ailments Surge as Ozone Hole Widens

11/11/06 Leahy, IPS, Ailments Surge as Ozone Hole Widens

Vietnam puts power before people

11/11/06 Fullbrook, Asia Times, Vietnam puts power before people

November 13, 2006

Study hopeful for world's forests

11/13/06 BBC, Study hopeful for world's forests

China's Environment Degraded to Dangerous Point

11/13/06 AFP, China's Environment Degraded to Dangerous Point

G.E. and Hitachi to Merge Nuclear Businesses

11/13/06 Wald, NYT, G.E. and Hitachi to Merge Nuclear Businesses

November 15, 2006

Chemical cloud hits Serbian town

11/15/06 BBC, Chemical cloud hits Serbian town

Deep-sea trawling blamed for death of fish species

11/15/06 Herbert, Independent, Deep-sea trawling blamed for death of fish species

Nicaragua plans a big dig to rival Panama canal

11/15/06 Llana, CSM, Nicaragua plans a big dig to rival Panama canal

November 16, 2006

Rural communities: We will survive

11/16/06 Kingsnorth, Independent, Rural communities: We will survive

The Truth? 'Nuclear is Not the Answer'

11/16/06 Gettler, The Age, The Truth? 'Nuclear is Not the Answer'

November 19, 2006

'Smart' homes to eat their rubbish

11/19/06 Hinsliff, Guardian, 'Smart' homes to eat their rubbish

A Troubled River Mirrors China's Path to Modernity

11/19/06 Yardley, NYT, A Troubled River Mirrors China's Path to Modernity

November 20, 2006

Intelligence Of Dolphins Cited in Fight Against Hunt

11/20/06 Weiss, WP, Intelligence Of Dolphins Cited in Fight Against Hunt

November 21, 2006

7bn nuclear fusion project launched in France

11/21/06 Guardian, 7bn nuclear fusion project launched in France

November 22, 2006

Pollution turns Yellow River red

11/22/06 BBC, Pollution turns Yellow River red

Off their electric bikes: China cracks down on 'untrained riders'

11/22/06 Coonan, Independent, Off their electric bikes: China cracks down on 'untrained riders'

Pupils Evacuated After Warning at Nuclear Plant

11/22/06 Wald, NYT, Pupils Evacuated After Warning at Nuclear Plant

Big Win for Enviros

11/22/06 Hertgaard, Nation, Big Win for Enviros

November 23, 2006

EPA will regulate a form of nanotech

11/23/06 Heilprin, Seattle PI, EPA will regulate a form of nanotech

EPA will regulate a form of nanotech

11/23/06 Heilprin, Seattle PI, EPA will regulate a form of nanotech

EPA will regulate a form of nanotech

11/23/06 Heilprin, Seattle PI, EPA will regulate a form of nanotech

Dozens of Homes Damaged in Plant Explosion

11/23/06 Johnson, AP, Dozens of Homes Damaged in Plant Explosion

The quest for clean energy: China's green revolution

11/23/06 Coonan, Independent, The quest for clean energy: China's green revolution

November 24, 2006

On the trail of the Yangtze's lost dolphin

11/24/06 Watts, Guardian, On the trail of the Yangtze's lost dolphin

November 26, 2006

City Says Its Urban Jungle Has Little Room for Palms

11/26/06 Steinhauer, NYT, City Says Its Urban Jungle Has Little Room for Palms

November 27, 2006

UN warning on e-waste 'mountain'

11/27/06 BBC, UN warning on e-waste 'mountain'

With the Price of Copper Up, the Plumbing Can Go Missing

11/27/06 Hamill, NYT, With the Price of Copper Up, the Plumbing Can Go Missing

Environment ranks third in NSW: survey

11/27/06 The Age, Environment ranks third in NSW: survey

November 28, 2006

Free or Farmed, When Is a Fish Really Organic?

11/28/06 Martin, NYT, Free or Farmed, When Is a Fish Really Organic?

November 29, 2006

EPA OKs Spraying Pesticides over Waters

11/28/06 Doyle, McClatchey News, EPA OKs Spraying Pesticides over Waters

November 30, 2006

EPA Backtracks on Easing Toxin Rule

11/30/06 Eilperin, WP, EPA Backtracks on Easing Toxin Rule

Connecting the environment and children's health

11/30/06 Beaulne & Lorinz, Chronicle Herald, Connecting the environment and children's health

December 2, 2006

Shutdown of EPA Libraries Worries Scientists, Advocates

12/02/06 Goldstein, McClatchey, Shutdown of EPA Libraries Worries Scientists, Advocates

December 3, 2006

UK pastor behind worldwide shark smuggling racket

12/03/06 Mole, Independent, UK pastor behind worldwide shark smuggling racket

December 4, 2006

Rainforest gets protected status

12/04/06 BBC, Rainforest gets protected status

Inquiry Turns To Humans On Pollutant, Hormone Tie

12/04/06 Fahrenthold, WP, Inquiry Turns To Humans On Pollutant, Hormone Tie

December 5, 2006

Pollution 'reducing rice harvest'

12/05/06 BBC, Pollution 'reducing rice harvest'

December 7, 2006

China secretly executes anti-dam protester

12/07/06 Coonan, Independent, China secretly executes anti-dam protester

December 8, 2006

Ebola 'kills over 5,000 gorillas'

12/08/06 BBC, Ebola 'kills over 5,000 gorillas'

How recycling your computer helps developing countries

12/08/06 Birch, Independent, How recycling your computer helps developing countries

December 9, 2006

The war on waste

12/09/06 Ceasar, Independent, The war on waste

December 10, 2006

Dairy Industry Crushed Innovator Who Bested Price-Control System

12/10/06 Morgan et al, WP, Dairy Industry Crushed Innovator Who Bested Price-Control System

House Approves Overhaul of Rules for Fisheries

12/10/06 Eilperin, WP, House Approves Overhaul of Rules for Fisheries

December 11, 2006

Small Nuclear War Would Cause Global Environmental Catastrophe

12/11/06 Briner, Live Science, Small Nuclear War Would Cause Global Environmental Catastrophe

A Line Is Drawn Around a Kansas Prairie Dog Town

12/11/06 Barringer, NYT, A Line Is Drawn Around a Kansas Prairie Dog Town

Treaty protecting dolphins and porpoises under threat

12/11/06 McCarthy, Independent, Treaty protecting dolphins and porpoises under threat

December 12, 2006

Insurgency benefits Kashmir wildlife

12/12/06 Joshi, BBC, Insurgency benefits Kashmir wildlife

Green Revolution Sweeping the US Construction Industry

12/12/06 Greeve, McClatchey, Green Revolution Sweeping the US Construction Industry

December 14, 2006

World's tallest man saves dolphin

12/14/06 BBC, World's tallest man saves dolphin

Scientists Worried about Bush Clampdown at Publication

12/14/06 Heilprin, AP, Scientists Worried about Bush Clampdown at Publication

Pollution Leaves Beloved Dolphin Of Yangtze 'Functionally' Extinct

12/14/06 Cody, WP, Pollution Leaves Beloved Dolphin Of Yangtze 'Functionally' Extinct

December 17, 2006

10 years to live: Orang-utan faces extinction in the wild

12/17/06 Lean, Independent, 10 years to live: Orang-utan faces extinction in the wild

December 18, 2006

After surviving 20 million years, China's goddess of the river is driven to extinction

12/18/06 Coonan, Independent, After surviving 20 million years, China's goddess of the river is driven to extinction

Nothing New Here -- And That's the Point

12/18/06 Booth, WP, Nothing New Here -- And That's the Point

On the Prowl in Provence With the Truffle Enforcer

12/18/06 Moore, WP, On the Prowl in Provence With the Truffle Enforcer

December 19, 2006

Fish deal put forward in Brussels

12/19/06 BBC, Fish deal put forward in Brussels

'Sustainability' gains status on US campuses

12/19/06 Scherer, CSM, 'Sustainability' gains status on US campuses

December 21, 2006

Europe's fishing quota cuts fail to ease fears

12/21/06 Harvey, FT, Europe's fishing quota cuts fail to ease fears

View From the Future

12/21/06 Solnit, Nation, View From the Future

December 23, 2006

Damage award sliced for '89 Valdez oil spill

12/23/06 Kravets, Chicago Trib., Damage award sliced for '89 Valdez oil spill

EPA eases rules for industry

12/23/06 Purtill & Dempsey, Arizona Republic, EPA eases rules for industry

The polar bear diaries

12/23/06 Telegraph, The polar bear diaries

December 24, 2006

P Diddy rapped for selling coats made from dog pelts

12/24/06 Barnes & Owen, Independent, P Diddy rapped for selling coats made from dog pelts

Two Timber Firms Pretending To Be 'Green,' Groups Allege

12/24/06 Harden, WP, Two Timber Firms Pretending To Be 'Green,' Groups Allege

December 25, 2006

Demand Grows for Heavy-Duty Space With Easy Highway Access

12/25/06 Hedgepath, WP, Demand Grows for Heavy-Duty Space With Easy Highway Access

December 27, 2006

Launch of race to find Earth-style planets beyond our solar system

12/27/06 Connor, Independent, Launch of race to find Earth-style planets beyond our solar system

U.S. Wants Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

12/27/06 Eilperin, WP, U.S. Wants Polar Bears Listed as Threatened

Farmers and Conservationists Form a Rare Alliance

12/27/06 Kowal, NYT, Farmers and Conservationists Form a Rare Alliance

December 28, 2006

Wildlife focus: Lives in the balance

12/28/06 Marren, Independent, Wildlife focus: Lives in the balance

Democrats eye revamp of toxic-cleanup Superfund

12/28/06 Clayton, CSM, Democrats eye revamp of toxic-cleanup Superfund

December 31, 2006

City dwellers poised to take over the world

12/31/06 Lean, Independent, City dwellers poised to take over the world

Divers Seal Broken Gulf Oil Pipeline

12/31/06 Porretto, AP, Divers Seal Broken Gulf Oil Pipeline

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