Internal Review Says World Bank Must Reform Its Approach To The Environment
The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), the World Bank's internal watchdog, is about to release its newest assessment of the Bank's[…]
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Majority Of Senate Voices Support For Progress On Comprehensive Climate Change Bill
On June 6th, a majority of the U.S. Senate voiced support for moving forward with the Climate Security Act, marking[…]
Read moreSenate Passage Of Bill To Join International Treaty To Cut Toxic Ship Pollution Praised By Leading Environmental Group
On June 26th, the U.S. Senate passed, by unanimous consent, legislation that will allow the U.S. to join an international[…]
Read moreAB 32 Cosponsor Says CARB Draft Implementation Plan Is "Great Step Forward"
The release on June 26th of the draft scoping plan by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to implement The[…]
Read moreGroups Plan Lawsuit To Force Cleanup Of Air Pollution In National Parks
As summer vacation season enters full swing, clean air advocates are fighting to make sure visitors to national parks can[…]
Read morePaper Calculator Makes It Easy For Businesses To Save Money And Protect The Environment
On June 17, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced the launch of Paper Calculator version 2.0 Enviroshop is maintained by dedicated[…]
Read moreEDAF Launches National Ad Campaign In Support Of Climate Security Act
In the run up to an historic Senate vote on comprehensive climate change legislation, Environmental Defense Action Fund has launched[…]
Read moreEnvironmental Defense Fund Supports Wind Transmission Plan With Most Power Capability
Environmental Defense Fund filed a statement in late May supporting a wind-power development plan providing nearly 25,000 megawatts (MW) of[…]
Read moreLandmark Chemical Safety Legislation Introduced To Protect Kids
New legislation to protect children from dangerous chemicals Enviroshop is maintained by dedicated NetSys Interactive Inc. owners & employees who[…]
Read moreEPA Misusing Science, Jeopardizing Children's Health, Testifies EPA Children's Health Protection Advisory Committee Member
The senior leadership at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "has repeatedly chosen to stray from the clear and science-based recommendations[…]
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