By Greg Harman MÉRIDA, Mexico, November 10, 2009 (ENS) – Archeologist Richard Hansen, an expert in early Mayan civilization, studies human culture down to the microscopic level. And he […]
BANDOS ISLAND, Maldives, November 10, 2009 (ENS) – Leaders from countries most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change today concluded a two-day meeting at the idyllic Bandos […]
ATLANTA, Georgia, November 9, 2009 (ENS) – Two related home building companies based in Atlanta have agreed to pay a $350,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the […]
RESTON, Virginia, November 9, 2009 (ENS) – Concentrations of 11 major pesticides declined or stayed the same in Corn Belt rivers and streams from 1996 to 2006, finds a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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