Category: Earth Watch
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Whistleblower chides Cheney
Former EPA official says vice president censored CDC testimony on the health effects of climate change.
This article was published on 07.17.08
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Billion-dollar battle
NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg tackles climate change with multibillion-dollar plan.
This article was published on 07.17.08
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Wild for wolverines
Fed up with the Bush administration’s failure to protect the species, conservation groups plan to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating the Endangered Species Act.
This article was published on 07.17.08
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Huge step for apekind
Spain sets a precedent, extending legal rights to nonhuman great apes.
This article was published on 07.10.08
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Alaska’s take foiled
After nearly 20 years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court slashes punitive damages for the victims of Exxon Valdez.
This article was published on 07.10.08
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Sale aids Everglades
Florida’s governor helps broker a $1.75 billion deal to restore the environmentally sensitive region.
This article was published on 07.10.08
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Fence foes fail
Supreme Court refuses to hear a case opposing the construction of U.S.-Mexico border wall.
This article was published on 07.03.08
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Species’ fate sealed
The extinction of Caribbean monk seals spurs conservationists to further protect marine animals.
This article was published on 07.03.08
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Governor terminates spraying
Facing a firestorm from California residents, state and federal authorities nix a plan to spray urban areas for the brown apple moth.
This article was published on 07.03.08
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Boxer battles on
Despite a GOP filibuster, Sen. Barbara Boxer vows to bring back a climate bill.
This article was published on 06.26.08
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