-->Move over evolution: Now you can add climate change to the list of controversial science topics taught in public schools. That’s right, the governor that sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over greenhouse gas emissions doesn’t want to mandate California’s children are educated on climate change. Why the apparent contradiction?
Campaign Contributions Versus Lobbying: Big Oil Spends Big Money in Washington
Big oil has been spending big money in Washington, but it may surprise you that gas and oil companies spend more money on corporate lobbying than individual campaign contributions. Why chose lobbying over campaign contributions? Lobbying is more effective at crushing energy bills, as we have seen this year.
The Infeasability of Oil Shale Development in the Western U.S.
Geologists estimate that there are 800 billion barrels of oil locked away in the shale rocks of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. But there are some serious obstacles to unlocking that oil, not the least of which are the formidable political forces that oppose oil shale development.
Eco Cabs - Emissions and Fare Free Transportation
Thursday's Sports in Brief - International Herald Tribune
 Canada.com | Thursday's Sports in Brief International Herald Tribune, France - AP NEW YORK: Gene Upshaw, the Hall of Fame guard who during a quarter century as union head helped get NFL players free agency and the riches that came with ... Video: Raiders React to Death of Gene Upshaw UPI NewsTrack Sports The sports world today is mourning the loss of former Oakland ... |
Alternative Energy, the Solution to Terrorism - Peres
It's better to drain the swamp than try to kill all the mosquitos.
India Sets Aside 40% of Regional Wasteland for Jatropha Biodiesel Production
40% of recently set aside “wasteland” in India’s populous norther region will be put into Jatropha production in the next few years, according to sources within the country.
Panhandle Bandshell Uses Recycled Car Hoods
The Panhandle Bandshell built in San Francisco’s Panhandle Park is built from nearly all reclaimed/repurposed materials. With the goal of educating about recycling, creating a free performance space, and installing a working piece of art the Bandshell truly wears many hats.
Why are the bees dying and what can be done to save them?
Eco-Libris blog reviews the new book of investigative journalist Michael Schacker 'A Spring Without Bees', where he gives a clear reply to the question why the bees are dying and offers solutions to this crisis that poses a great danger to the world's food supply.
BMX Debuts in Beijing While Skateboarding Waits - Wall Street Journal
 ABC News | BMX Debuts in Beijing While Skateboarding Waits Wall Street Journal - Unlike youth sports such as skateboarding and freestyle, however, BMX racing is highly organized. The discipline boasts a network of groups and rules that ... BMX is the sport where no one grows up JSYK Beijing Olympics Isn't About BMX Freestyle: John Helyar We should jump on BMX bandwagon |
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