Environment

Eco-worshippers?

Is some environmentalism a radical ideology or even a form of religious fundamentalism in moderate clothing?

October 5, 2003 - Reason Online

Maryland Suspends Land Purchases For Preservation

Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. suspends purchases of land for preservation citing a need to revamp the state's land conservation program.

October 3, 2003 - The Washington Post

Gray Davis Celebrates Ahmanson Ranch Preservation

California Gov. Gray Davis and supporters gather at the Ahmanson site to celebrate its preservation and tout his record.

October 2, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

$275 Million Public Land Purchase Lesson For Developers

A California agency votes to spend $275 million to keep Ahmanson Ranch and Ballona Wetlands public.

October 2, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Controversy Over Privatizing National Park Work

The National Park Service -- once dismissed by the former director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget as the "world's largest lawn-care service" -- is the prime target of an unprecedented push to privatize federal jobs.

October 1, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Brownfields: Bigger Is Better

When it comes to environmental remediation for brownfield sites, bigger is actually better.

September 30, 2003 - American City Business Journals

Your Next Car: Made In China, Sold At Walmart

Super-cheap Chinese-made cars could dramatically change the American automobile landscape.

September 30, 2003 - The New York Times

A Trail To Disaster?

The intrusion of large numbers of pedestrians and non-motorized human traffic in wildlife habitat is a recipe for disaster.

September 29, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Environmental Impacts Of The California Recall

While the recall has directed the media's attention to the state budget and the governor's attempt to manage it, Governor Davis' significant environmental record has been virtually ignored.

September 29, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Hiking California's 'Public' Coastline

A band of amateur hikers attempts to hike the entire length of the 'public' California Coastline. The coastline is still far from public, however.

September 29, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Economic Argument For Environmental Regulations

A "startling" report by the Office of Management and Budget concludes that the benefits of environmental regulations exceeded the costs.

September 28, 2003 - The Washington Post

How Environmentalism Must Change

Genetic engineering of foods is poised to feed humanity. Except that the environmentalists won't let it.

September 25, 2003 - The Atlantic Monthly

Los Angeles Suffers Worst Smog In Six Years

After years of alleged improvements, Los Angelenos are breathing the most polluted air in six years.

September 24, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Leavitt's Environmental Record Isn't The Issue

Regulations must be based on independent scientific findings, not on political considerations.

September 24, 2003 - Grist Magazine

Bush, Oil, And The Global Climate Crisis

An interview with environmental reporter and author Ross Gelbspan.

September 23, 2003 - Democracy Now!

California's Sustainable Revolution

While the recall election has focused the attention of the media onto the budget crisis, California has quietly proceeded with a progressive model for sustainable building that is being reviewed and replicated nationwide.

September 23, 2003 - The Planning Report

Bush Administration Sabotaged Environmental Research

An investigation reveals that the Bush White House has tried to underplay the seriousness of global warming by covering up research of its own scientists.

September 23, 2003 - The Observer

Climate Change: Largest Arctic Ice Shelf Breaks

Scientists say the breakup of the largest ice shelf in the Northern Hemisphere is evidence of global warming and a harbinger of future events.

September 23, 2003 - The Washington Post

Make Every Drop Count...Or Else

Suffering from drought, city inspectors patrol neighborhoods to enforce its newly implemented water restrictions.

September 22, 2003 - National Public Radio

Schwarzenegger's Hydrogen-powered Hummer

Schwarzenegger defends his Hummer and says if elected, he'll convert it to run on hydrogen.

September 22, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

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