firefighter
At Risk

California Governor Declares Wildfire Emergency

SACRAMENTO, California, August 22, 2012 (ENS) – Wildfires that have destroyed homes, forced evacuations and caused road closures prompted California Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency proclamation today for three northern California counties at their request. […]

China pollution
Latest News

China Urged to Impose ‘Green’ Taxes

MANILA, Philippines, August 15, 2012 (ENS) – The Chinese government should establish a “green taxation system” to attain its target of reducing pollution and promoting sustainable economic growth, the Asian Development Bank said today in a new report. […]

Lake Tahoe
Air/Climate

Republicans, Democrats Join to Protect Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nevada, August 14, 2012 (ENS) – Clarity in Lake Tahoe has stabilized after the years of cloudiness that threatened the lake’s attractiveness to millions of visitors from around the world, politicians and business people heard Monday at the annual Lake Tahoe Summit, but new threats abound. […]