Business
Green Hotel Programs Sprout in Five States
NEW YORK, New York, November 9, 2009 (ENS) – Just since Labor Day, greener hotel operations are being stimulated by new programs in five states and one city that […]
Year: 2009
Water
Economic Stimulus Gets Massachusetts Stormwater Projects Moving
BOSTON, Massachusetts, November 9, 2009 (ENS) – As part of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, the Patrick administration has awarded $750,266 in grants to […]
Food
Bumper Wheat Crop Brings Cheer to Northern Afghanistan
By Abdul Latif Sahak BALKH, Afghanistan, November 9, 2009 (ENS) – Majid can hardly believe his good fortune. He harvested so much wheat this year that he can feed […]
Air/Climate
Six African Countries Funded to Ease Climate Adaptation
WASHINGTON, DC, November 6, 2009 (ENS) – A total of $1.1 billion in new financing will flow to six African countries to assist them in developing renewable energy and […]
Air/Climate
Barcelona Climate Talks Inch Forward, Copenhagen Next Stop
BARCELONA, Spain, November 6, 2009 (ENS) – The last negotiating session before the crucial UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen ended today in Barcelona, with some progress made towards […]
Gov/Politics
Obama Promises Tribal Leaders Help With Environmental Issues
WASHINGTON, DC, November 5, 2009 (ENS) – Representatives of 400 federally recognized tribal nations from across the United States gathered at the Department of the Interior today at the […]
Wildlife
Trapper Who Faked Python Capture Arrested, Charged
TAMPA, Florida, November 5, 2009 (ENS) – A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigation into the staged capture of a 14-foot-long Burmese python has resulted in charges against […]
Air/Climate
Climate Bill Approved by Senate Committee Over Republican Boycott
WASHINGTON, DC, November 5, 2009 (ENS) – The Senate committee responsible for the environment has approved the climate change bill despite a Republican boycott. The Clean Energy Jobs and […]
Water
Chesapeake Bay Gets Clean Water Funding; $1.5B More for Stormwater Proposed
WASHINGTON, DC, November 5, 2009 (ENS) – To pay for better clean water accountability and regulatory enforcement in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Congress has authorized new funding to reduce […]
Air/Climate
African Nations, Activists Disrupt Barcelona Climate Talks
BARCELONA, Spain, November 5, 2009 (ENS) – About 70 activists blocked the main entrance to the UN climate change negotiations in Barcelona on Wednesday, demanding steep cuts in the […]
Toxics
EPA Proposes Labeling to Control Pesticide Drift, Evaluates Petition
WASHINGTON, DC, November 4, 2009 (ENS) – Pesticide labeling to reduce off-target spray and dust drift was proposed today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The new instructions are […]
Water
Water Bills Pass California Legislature Ending Years of Wrangling
SACRAMENTO, California, November 4, 2009 (ENS) – The California state Legislature today approved a far-reaching water package featuring an $11-billion bond as the Sun rose over the Capitol building […]
Air/Climate
World Faith Leaders Join Forces to Battle Global Warming
LONDON, UK, November 4, 2009 (ENS) – The world’s religions have a crucial role to play in the fight against global climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday, characterizing […]
Water
Americans Using Less Water than 35 Years Ago
WASHINGTON, DC, November 3, 2009 (ENS) – The United States is using less water than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, according to water use estimates for […]
Air/Climate
Conservationists Petition EPA to Block Washington Coal Plant Permit
SEATTLE, Washington, November 3, 2009 (ENS) – Conservation and energy groups have filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency asking the agency to object to an air […]
Wildlife
UN Biodiversity Chief Calls for ‘New Plans’ to Conserve Life
By Haider Rizvi NEW YORK, New York, November 3, 2009 (ENS) – A senior United Nations official today criticized world leaders for failing to match their words with deeds […]
At Risk
Timor Sea Oil Rig Blaze Snuffed But Ecosystem Damage Done
PERTH, Australia, November 3, 2009 (ENS) – PTTEP Australasia today confirmed it has killed a leaking oil well and stopped the main fire at the Montara well head platform […]
Wildlife
Rapid Pace of Species Extinctions Mounts to a ‘Crisis’
GLAND, Switzerland, November 3, 2009 (ENS) – Nearly one-third of all known species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction, finds the International Union for the Conservation of […]
Wildlife
Ships Sailing U.S. Atlantic Coast Must Slow for Whales
WASHINGTON, DC, November 2, 2009 (ENS) – The U.S. Coast Guard reminds operators of vessels 65 feet or greater in length that the Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule […]
Wildlife
Disney Spends $7 Million to Conserve Forests in Peru, Congo, USA
BURBANK, California, November 2, 2009 (ENS) – The Walt Disney Company, which for 60 years has portrayed the glories of nature in film, today announced a $7 million investment […]