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In The News

Source:
University of York

Date:
September 24, 2007

More on:
Ozone Holes, Air Pollution, Atmosphere, Chemistry, Environmental Issues, Geography

Scientists In First Global Study Of ‘Poison’ Gas In The Atmosphere

Science Daily — An international team used the Canadian Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment satellite to carry out the first global study of the atmospheric distribution of poisonous phosgene gas.
Phosgene gas was used [...]

Earthjustice Argues Against BLM Flip-flop on CO Leases

From: EarthJustice
Agency accused in federal court of breaking promise to protect wilderness
June 28, 2007

Denver, CO — The Bureau of Land Management is sacrificing the wilderness qualities of thousands of acres in western Colorado by granting oil and gas leases on South Shale Ridge, Earthjustice attorney Keith Bauerle argued today (6/28/2007) in federal district court. Earthjustice, [...]

Close the Loophole -Tell Big Oil to Pay its Fair Share!

Source: Friends of the Earth
Big oil companies are failing to pay their fair share for oil and gas they’re drilling off our coasts. While Americans are struggling with high energy costs, the world’s biggest oil companies reported $111 billion in profits - the highest ever on record. A loophole would allow oil and gas companies [...]