Environment

Worlds Largest 'Green' Dorm Opens

South Carolina U. Creates an enviromentally designed complex for 500 students for the same cost as conventional construction.

November 12, 2004 - GreenBiz

Author Warns of an 'Ecological 9/11'

If humanity doesn't change the way it treats the planet, it may take an ecological disaster to "wake us up."

November 10, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

Review: 'The End Of Environmentalism'

Joel Makower reviews the paper "The Death of Environmentalism" by Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus.

November 9, 2004 - Joel Makower

Sometimes The City Can Be A Jungle -- Literally

From black spitting cobras to leopard cats, Singapore's suburbs are clawing their way back to the heart of the city.

November 9, 2004 - International Herald Tribune

Beijing's Environmental 'State Of Emergency'

China's capital is in 'a state of emergency' because of air pollution.

November 8, 2004 - Environmental News Network

Reclaiming The Los Angeles River

Efforts to revitalize Los Angeles' long-neglected river get a boost as a consultant is sought to design a plan for the waterway.

November 6, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Terry Tamminen, California's New Environmental Chief

From pool cleaner to actor and now California's environmental protection secretary, Terry Tamminen's unusual background makes him a perfect fit for the job.

November 6, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Solution Dilution

Bush administration opposes recommendations in Arctic climate-change report.

November 6, 2004 - The Washington Post

2004 Election: 'What Do We Do Now?'

Leading environmentalists,thinkers, and others react to the results of the 2004 U.S. election.

November 5, 2004 - Grist Magazine

Wildfires Linked To Global Warming

An article in the journal Nature suggests that climate warming is party at fault for massive wildfires in the Western U.S.

November 5, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

When Ecotourism Kills

Well-meaning tourists are putting increasing pressure on animals worldwide, new studies show.

November 4, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

EPA Undermined Enforcement

Bush appointee charges that EPA tried to thwart lawsuits against polluting power plants.

November 3, 2004 - Grist Magazine

List of Endangered Species Growing

The World Conservation Union urges governments and businesses worldwide to take action.

November 3, 2004 - MSNBC

Postmodern Deconstructionism

Building recycling is on the rise.

November 3, 2004 - MSNBC

Rising Gas Prices Don't Curtail Gas-Hog Sales

This Washington Times commentary argues that consumers continue to purchase fuel inefficient vehicles despite rising gas prices.

November 2, 2004 - The Washington Times

Nine Indicators Show Environment Worsening

According to pollution-oriented indicators compiled from government and university statistics by Knight Ridder, the nation's environment is deteriorating.

November 2, 2004 - Duluth News

Assessing Collaborative Environmental Management

Does local control over environmental projects result in better outcomes than higher levels of government?

October 30, 2004 - California State University, Sacramento

An Environmental Litmus Test For Presidential Candidates

Stephen Hese analyzes the environmental record of John Kerry and George Bush.

October 29, 2004 - The Japan Times

Kyoto Treaty Is Not Enough

UN climate chief says more needs to be done to counter global warming.

October 28, 2004 - Reuters

Report Criticizes Canada's Environmental Efforts

A report by Canada's commissioner of the environment criticizes environmental progress.

October 28, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

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