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A slowdown of deforestation from the Amazon to the Congo basin could generate billions of dollars every year for developing nations as part of a U.N. scheme to fight climate change, a study showed on Monday.
The vast tree clearing alongside Randall Road near Tyler Creek in Elgin isn't a sign that Mr. T has come to town or the emerald ash borer has struck.
Rather, it's part of an enhancement of 20 acres of wetlands that will result in a better environment and also could deter outdoor parties and illegal ATV riding.
There's a silver lining to the brown trees in the Rocky Mountains.
While almost a million acres of evergreens across the state are dying from an unparalleled outbreak of bark beetles, experts say the infestation is creating hidden benefits.
Among them are increased water runoff to streams, opportunities for new vegetation and more varied wildlife habitat.
In the March 27 editorial, "Save Antibiotics for Lifesaving," the Register rightly recommends that patients protect antibiotics' effectiveness by taking these important drugs only when they are necessary. This is absolutely correct, but the editorial fails to mention the huge amount of unnecessary antibiotic use on farms to speed growth or fend off disease.
NEWS RELEASE
Committee on Energy and Commerce
Rep. John D. Dingell, Chairman
For Immediate Release: April 8, 2008
Contact: Jodi Seth or Alex Haurek, 202-225-5735
Committee Probe Finds FDA Used Industry Studies to Approve Chemical in Infant Formula Liners
In an historic move this Tuesday, the Maine House of Representatives took the final step on a controversial bill that would provide Maine's farmers with new protections and assurances when they choose to grow crops that have been genetically engineered.
Canadian dairy farmers have begun talking about food sovereignty.
Food Prices Rise, Farmers Respond (April 1, 2008) Food Prices Rise,
Farmers Respond (Business Day, April 1) discusses the effects that
rising commodity prices have had on farmers and their planting
decisions.
New Hampshire, United States: While the U.S. has seen a slight decline in total energy production from hydro resources over the last two decades, the industry is gearing up to reverse that trend and ride the wave of growth seen throughout the other renewable energy industries.
Prepared by Michael Albert from work by Elaine Bernard, Peter Bohmer, Jeremy Brecher, Dorothy Guellec, Robin Hahnel, Russell Mokhiber, Mark Weisbrot, and Robert Weissman.
Local officials say Barcelona will combat drought by importing water from other parts of Spain and neighboring France from next month.
The second largest city in Spain is trying to deal with the region's worst drought in decades by bringing enough water to meet Barcelona's consumption needs for five days at a cost of 22 million euros ($34.4 million), Terra Daily reports.
Modern agriculture and land-use practices may lead to major disruptions of the world's water flows, with potentially sudden and dire consequences for regions least able to cope with them researchers at the Stockholm University-affiliated Stockholm Resilience Centre and McGill University have warned.
An $8.3 million biomass plant expected to provide power for two Nevada state prisons has operated only sporadically because of a lack of wood used as fuel.
Toys"R"Us today announced the launch of an exclusive line of environmentally friendly toys that will be marketed under the Toys"R"Us brand. This line of toys is being introduced as more kids and families strive to make lifestyle changes that incorporate more organic and natural products.
As city dwellers seek a different way of life, the exodus from the urban environment to rural settings is increasing fragmentation of central hardwood forests.
MOONACHIE, N.J. -- Driving down County Road 503, if you blink, you might miss this borough.
There's East Rutherford, then Carlstadt, then Moonachie, then -- whoosh-- faster than the car radio can play the latest hit single, you're in Little Ferry, the next borough over. That's four boroughs in one song. You pass through Moonachie during the refrain.