Major Step Forward in Global Efforts to Tackle Climate Change
A significant step forward in the battle against climate change was made on May 27th, 2010 with agreement from around[…]
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New White House Blueprint for Cleaner, More Efficient Autos and Freight Trucks Will Reduce Oil Consumption, Pollution – EDF
On May 21, 2010 Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised the Administration’s new plan to reduce oil consumption by expanding auto[…]
Read moreConservation Groups Laud Landrieu’s Push for Aggressive Restoration Efforts in Legislation
Five local and national conservation groups praised U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu’s (D-LA) proposal to include aggressive measures in legislation that[…]
Read moreMarket Leaders Put Their Energy into Cutting Costs and Carbon
May 18, 2010 – Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today kicks off its third annual Climate Corps program with 47 of America’s[…]
Read moreGroups Launch “Clean Trucks” Effort to Improve Air Quality
The Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced a joint “Clean Trucks Initiative” today to develop[…]
Read moreNew Centrist Energy Plan Opens Door to Consensus Climate Legislation
On May 12, 2010 the Senate took the first critical step toward passing legislation that will reduce America’s dependence on[…]
Read moreNearly 50 Allegedly Neglected West Virginia Equines Rescued
The Humane Society of the United States worked with the Cabell-Wayne Animal Shelter to rescue 49 horses, mules and donkeys[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Assists in Two-State Dogfighting Raid
A so-called pet transit company that allegedly served as a front for a North Carolina dogfighting operation is out of[…]
Read moreThe HSUS Praises Arkansas Authorities for Strong Punishment of Puppy Mill Owners
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, applauds 5th Judicial District Deputy Prosecuting Attorney[…]
Read moreWildlife Advocates File Suit to Protect World’s Most Endangered Whale
Litigation filed on May 25th, 2010 in federal court seeks to expand habitat protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale[…]
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