Broad legislation aimed to boost U.S. production is approved 249 to 183. But its price tag may be a problem in the Senate. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 22, 2005. By Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Despite concerns about the bill’s rising cost, the Read more…
As the valley prepares to dedicate the biggest in a series of renovations, a lawsuit blocks some of the work. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 17, 2005. By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Spawned by floodwaters and stalked by lawsuits, the long-awaited Read more…
It turns out wildflowers weren’t the only ones waiting for a rainy day. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 12, 2005. By HUGO MARTIN, Times Staff Writer THE rain-fueled explosion of wildflowers that has painted deserts, inland fields and hillsides is only the first act of a Read more…
Energy officials plan to move radioactive waste from near the Colorado, easing fears of tainted drinking water for millions downstream. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 7, 2005. By JANET WILSON, Times Staff Writer Department of Energy officials proposed Wednesday to move an enormous pile of radioactive Read more…
A $626-million program will restore wildlife and habitat to the lower Colorado. But some conservationists call it mere window dressing. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 3, 2005. By BETTINA BOXALL, Times Staff Writer Interior Secretary Gale Norton will launch a half-century effort Monday to return native Read more…
The Arctic refuge may soon be in the hands of Big Oil. Will it drill clean? Source of this article – Technology Review, April 2005 By Bryant Urstadt Drill Kit “Arctic Petroleum Development: Implications of Advances in Technology” By Terry R. Twyman Congressional Research Service, 2001 Central to the case Read more…
Energy Department’s proposal to leave a radioactive pile near the Colorado River in Utah is seen as a threat to drinking water. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 5, 2005. By JANET WILSON, Times Staff Writer The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has told the Department of Energy Read more…
U.S. Sides With Hunters, Who Clash With Naturalists on Well Issue Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 4, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer A quarrel over waterholes in the Mojave is pitting hunters against naturalists, the needs of game animals against those of federally protected Read more…
Dead cougars were found in Simi Hills Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, February 10, 2005. By Daniel Wolowicz, Special to The Acorn Within the past three months, two mountain lions were found dead in the Simi Hills. The two carnivores—a female known as P4 and a male Read more…
More than 200 Fish and Wildlife researches cite cases where conclusions were reversed to weaken protections and favor business, a survey finds. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 10, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer More than 200 scientists employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Read more…