Originally published by NY Times – President Obama plans to implement the proposals, which include far-reaching regulations on power plants and energy efficiency, with a series of executive actions that will not require Congressional approval.
Complaints Abound in ‘Green’ Certification Industry
– A federal complaint filed by two environmental groups has exposed a schism in the forest products world between two rival groups that certify paper products as “green.”
EPA Limits Formaldehyde Exposure From Wood Products
Originally Published by ENS – Giving expression to a law unanimously passed by Congress in 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed two rules to help protect Americans from exposure to the harmful chemical formaldehyde emitted from wood products.
U.S. Senate Bars GMO Labels as March Against Monsanto Revs Up
Originally Published by ENS – Two days before thousands of people across the United States plan to march against Monsanto’s genetically engineered crops, the U.S. Senate Thursday turned down a measure that would have allowed states to require labels on food or beverages made with genetically modified ingredients.
Panama's indigenous people see Redd over UN forest conservation scheme
Originally Published by the Guardian – Indigenous groups have rejected UN forest plan as attempt to colonise them, as tensions over land management grow.
Recommendations and Organization: White House Releases 2013 Strategy for Earth Observation
The new U.S. National Strategy for Civil Earth Observations for 2013 focuses on the evaluation and prioritization of data gathering. The volume of data collected each day on the ocean, space, air, and soil is enormous, and the Strategy seeks to improve efficiency through organization and prioritization.
Eurostar's bike policy will put cyclists off
Originally Published by The Guardian – Rule changes are hardly the sort of joined-up thinking we need to promote rail travel over flying.
Energy Bill 'should be amended to protect community energy schemes'
– Developed with large commercial operators in mind, the bill could stop wind farm projects from proceeding.
Mississippi Suing BP Over Gulf Oil Spill
– Mississippi has become the third state to sue BP over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Threat to Brazil tribe not lifted
– The Brazilian government is accused of ignoring a legal deadline to remove settlers from the territory of a highly endangered tribe.