Fighting For The Control Of A River
A power struggle has erupted over a North Carolina river.
Source: Environment Report, 05/29/2009
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NOAA Advances National Climate Service
"U.S. government and university scientists are partnering to form a new cooperative institute that will use satellite observations to detect, monitor and forecast climate change and its impact on the environment."
Source: ENS, 05/29/2009
PBDE Byproducts Seem Ubiquitous in U.S. Waters
The flame-retardant chemicals known as PBDEs are virtually ubiquitous in U.S. waters. New research shows that when PBDEs are exposed to wastewater treatment, they can generate dioxins.
Source: ES&T, 05/29/2009
"California Fires up Laser Fusion Machine"
Energy Secretary Chu and CA Gov. Schwarzenegger today will dedicate the National Ignition Facility, a mammoth laser device designed to explore fusion energy.
Source: Guardian, 05/29/2009
"Climate Change Hitting Poor in U.S. Hardest"
"Researchers find climate change is already having a 'sometimes hidden and often unequal' impact on minorities and poor in the United States."
Source: Daily Climate, 05/29/2009
"In Finland, Nuclear Renaissance Runs Into Trouble"
A power plant under construction on a Finnish island was supposed to be the showpiece of a nuclear renaissance. But it is way behind schedule and over budget.
Source: NYTimes, 05/29/2009
Guns in Parks Can Be Messy, Violent
Congress decision, under pressure from the gun lobby, to allow loaded, concealed weapons in National Parks creates problems for rangers trying to keep people safe.
Source: Greenwire, 05/29/2009
Most Undiscovered Oil in Arctic: Geologists
"The most likely place for oil in the Arctic is off northern Alaska in the Chukchi Sea, the researchers report. But conservationists warn of drilling in the fragile environment."
Source: LA Times, 05/29/2009
Obama Administration Leaps Into Roadless Brawl
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack took personal control over logging and road projects on tens of millions of acres of National Forest in a temporary effort to resolve controversy over the "Roadless Rule."
Source: Greenwire, 05/29/2009
Salazar Promises To Revitalize Everglades
Touring the Everglades by airboat, Interior Secretary Salazar promised more federal funds to restore them.
Source: Miami Herald, 05/29/2009
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