Public policy

Agency, Democracy, and Nature: The U.S. Environmental Movement from a Critical Theory Perspective

Administrator — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:49:43 -0700

In this book Robert Brulle draws on a broad range of empirical and theoretical research to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. environmental groups.

America's Rivers of Filth

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:22:54 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC, October 12, 2007 (ENS) - Billions of gallons of polluted wastewater spilled unchecked into America's waterways in 2005 as more than half the country's industrial and municipal wastewat

American Environmentalism: Readings In Conservation History

Administrator — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:47:59 -0700

This collection of readings contains comprehensive primary and secondary works in the field of conservation, emphasizes the history of ideas and attitudes about conservation, and gives a chronology of

Bipartisan Climate Bill Squeaks Through Senate Panel

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:20:13 -0800

By J.R. Pegg

BP to Pay Largest Criminal Fine Ever for Air Violations

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:45:53 -0700

Washington, D.C. - Oct. 25, 20097 - Today, BP Products North America, Inc.

California Bans Hazardous Chemical in Plastic Baby Toys

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:27:14 -0700

SACRAMENTO, California, October 17, 2007 (ENS) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation to prohibit the manufacturing, sale and distribution of vinyl toys and childcare products that co

California Flood Protection Enacted, Drinking Water Voted Down

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:52:47 -0700

SACRAMENTO, California, October 15, 2007 (ENS) - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation that will strengthen flood protections in California by creating the framework for the

Carbon offset

Rachel — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:23:07 -0700

Carbon offsetting is the act of mitigating ("offsetting") greenhouse gas emissions.

Clean Transportation Funding Furthers City of L.A.’s Goal to Convert to an all Alternative-Fueled Fleet

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:42:50 -0700

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.

clothing of the american mind

cherylfrushon — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:51:38 -0700

Clothing of the American Mind (COTAM) is a grassroots company deeply committed to creating apparel that is environmentally safe and responsible, politically and socially conscious, sweatshop free, Ame

Congress to Consider Global Warming Wildlife Survival Bill

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:17:43 -0700

WASHINGTON, DC (ENS) - Calling global warming the single greatest threat to the world’s natural environment, U.S.

Congressmen Would Keep Off-Roaders Off Roadless Areas

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:32:27 -0800

WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - On Oct.

Connecticut Water Quality Trading Program Wins Blue Ribbon Award

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:40:50 -0800

HARTFORD, Connecticut, November 2, 2007 (ENS) - An innovative program to reduce discharges of nitrogen from sewage treatment plants into Long Island Sound has earned the state of Connecticut the first

Deceptively Named 'Clean Water Restoration Act' Would Expand, Not Restore Federal Powers

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:06:16 -0700

Washington, D.C. - A letter signed by over 100 people representing diverse interests and millions of Americans was Oct.

Decoding the Mysteries of the Gulf Dead Zone

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:36:05 -0700

AUSTIN, Texas (ENS) - Off the coast of Louisiana and Texas this summer, an area of deep water covering 7,900 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico was declared hypoxic.

Environment, Economy at Stake in Today's $3 Billion Cancer Bond Vote

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:39:11 -0800

AUSTIN, Texas (ENS) - Today, Texas voters will decide the fate of thousands of cancer patients and those who may be diagnosed in the future when they either approve or reject Proposition 15 - a $3 bil

EPA-DOE Release Fuel Economy Lists for 2008 Models

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:34:30 -0700

(Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Oct.

Florida Reconsiders Water Deal with Georgia

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:28:53 -0800

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (ENS) - Florida is cooling off on a water sharing agreement Governor Charlie Crist made earlier this month that would allow Georgia to retain millions of gallons of water to ease

Giant Waste Dump Poisoning Nairobi Children, Environment

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:35:03 -0700

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 9, 2007 (ENS) - One of Africa's largest waste dumps, the Dandora Municipal Dumping Site in Nairobi, is a threat to the health of children living nearby and the city's environme

Green energy

Rachel — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:02:11 -0700

Green energy is a term describing what is thought to be environmentally friendly sources of power and energy. Typically, this refers to renewable and non-polluting energy sources.

Energy sources

Green Festivals

cherylfrushon — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:49:55 -0700

Green Festivals are a celebration of what’s working in our communities– for people, for businesses and for the environment.

Green Home Building Blossoms in Chicago

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:34:51 -0800

CHICAGO, Illinois, November 5, 2007 (ENS) - The U.S. Green Building Council is set to launch its LEED-for-Homes program at the organization's annual Greenbuild conference in Chicago this week.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

cherylfrushon — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:41:34 -0700

Our Mission

Greenpeace

cherylfrushon — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:00:12 -0700

That was more than 30 years ago, and in that time, Greenpeace has indeed changed the world, and we continue to make the world a better place.

House Buys Carbon Credits Through Chicago Climate Exchange

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:40:54 -0800

CHICAGO, Illinois (ENS) - The Chicago Climate Exchange, which began its greenhouse gas trading operations in 2003, has announced the results of its auction of Carbon Financial Instrument contracts con