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Gulf Toast
Woods, wetlands, and marine ecosystems hit hard by storm, pollution The Gulf Coast’s estuaries, wetlands, and cypress swamps are hurting in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The storm damaged 25 national wildlife refuges, and recovery costs are expected to be at least $93 million — about a quarter of the federal refuge budget. In Mississippi’s […]
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How Green Was My Rally
Protest on behalf of Arctic Refuge draws thousands to D.C. Thousands of Americans rallied in Washington, D.C., yesterday — some dressed like polar and grizzly bears — to demand that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge be protected from oil drilling. Congressional Republicans, riding the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s disruptions to the nation’s oil supply and […]
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Hybrid Anxiety
Ford plans to hybridize half its models by 2010 Reeling from recent profit declines and concerned about stiff competition from Japanese automakers, Ford Motor Co. today announced a big expansion of its hybrid strategy, including plans to offer gas-electric hybrid versions of half its models by 2010. Its current hybrid offerings are limited to SUVs […]
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Survey says …
The good news: A survey of 800 voters nationwide found that 79 percent favor "stronger national standards to protect our land, air, and water."
The bad news: Only 22 percent said environmental issues played a major role in their recent voting.
William K. Reilly, former EPA head and chair of the Duke University Nicholas Institute responsible for the poll, states the obvious: "There is a clear disconnect here."
