TWS Publishes New Position Statement Impacts of Border Fences on Wildlife Statement recommends support of and research into alternatives to impenetrable barriers
The Wildlife Society (TWS) recently published a new position statement on the impact of international border security measures on wildlife. The TWS statement addresses how impenetrable border security measures such as fences pose significant risk to the wildlife that migrate or roam across international borders, and notes that alternatives to such measures need to be investigated and implemented.
Mono Basin Sage Grouse Is Endangered, But Protection Once Again Delayed
LAS VEGAS- In response to a petition and lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity and other environmental and faith-based groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday that a population of the greater sage grouse found in the Mono Basin of California and Nevada warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act, but that such protection is precluded due to lack of resources.
Georgia Attorney General Asked to Investigate Gassing, Destruction of Tortoise Burrows for Rattlesnake Roundups
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- In a letter sent Wednesday to Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker, the Center for Biological Diversity and allies urged the state to investigate the extent of gassing and destruction of gopher tortoise burrows to collect snakes for rattlesnake roundups.
Fifty Conservation Groups Ask Obama Administration to Strengthen Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
Washington- Fifty prominent conservation organizations sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke Wednesday asking them to strengthen protections for the nation’s endangered species. Under the Endangered Species Act, federal agencies are prevented from adversely modifying designated critical habitat of any endangered species.
Enhesa Brings Multinationals Together to Enhance EHS Audit Programs
In response to the needs of their clients to maximize the value of their audit programs while minimizing the costs from a monetary and resource perspective, Enhesa created The Global Audit Partnership. In a recent survey conducted by Enhesa of 83 companies, over 75% said current economic conditions have resulted in decreased budgets for auditing.
A MILES-PER-GALLON RATING FOR YOUR HOME? GET READY! The Energy Performance Score Lets Home Buyers Compare Home Energy Consumption
PORTLAND, Ore. March 3, 2010 — The last time you bought a car, especially in the current economy, you probably paid close attention to the fuel efficiency by looking at the mile-per-gallon ratings and comparing similar vehicles. Now home buyers in certain states may soon be able to do the same with homes, and it looks like the trend will go national.
China’s Changing Energy Economy
“In Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, Lester Brown presents a plan to dramatically reduce carbon emissions by increasing energy efficiency and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy,” says the Earth Policy Institute, in a recent release, “China’s Changing Energy Economy.”
California Withdraws Harmful “Carbon Credits for Clearcuts” Forest Policy
SACRAMENTO, Calif.- The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday to withdraw the “Forest Project Protocol” that would have allowed logging companies to earn valuable carbon credits for forest clearcutting and other destructive practices. It also committed to a review of environmental impacts to forests and the climate.
Climate Counts Launches Industry Innovators, Leading Businesses Stand Up to Be “Counted” on Climate
(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) MANCHESTER, NH –February 24, 2010 – Today Climate Counts launched its Industry Innovators (i2) project and announced the six charter member companies. Climate Counts created i2 to help companies investing in real climate solutions deepen their market impact.
Coal-Fired Power On the Way Out?
“The past two years have witnessed the emergence of a powerful movement opposing the construction of new coal-fired power plants in the United States,” says Lester R. Brown, President of the Earth Policy Institute, in a recent release, “Coal-Fired Power On the Way Out?” “Initially led by environmental groups, both national and local, it has since been joined by prominent national political leaders and many state governors.
