Archive for ‘Poly-tics’
Gore: Environment Under Attack
May 31st, 2007
Harry Smith speaks with former Vice President Al Gore about the problems faced by the environment and American democracy as outlined in his new book, “The Assault On Reason.”
Popularity: 2%
Arnie to automakers: ‘Get of your butts’
May 30th, 2007
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger brought his environmental message of “active optimism” to Ontario Wednesday, along with a thinly veiled warning to the province’s automakers to prepare for the “green, clean” revolution.
Popularity: 2%
Bush to Cut Gas Consumption
May 14th, 2007
President Bush has responded to a Supreme Court environmental ruling by ordering his administration to find a way to begin regulating vehicle emission. Bush says the new rules would cut gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Popularity: 2%
Congress: How Safe Is U.S. Food Supply?
April 24th, 2007
Families and victims of food contamination went to Capitol Hill to ask lawmakers to strengthen food safety regulations; lawmakers question what the Food and Drug Administration is doing to ensure a safe food supply after high-profile recalls.
Popularity: 2%
China’s Food Safety Woes Expand Overseas
April 16th, 2007
The recent pet food scare in the United States and Canada is bringing to light concerns about the safety of imported food, especially food products coming from China.
Popularity: 2%
Global Warming and The Poor
April 6th, 2007
A new U.N. report says developing countries will feel the most impact from global warming as they try to industrialize.
Popularity: 3%
Pass overhauled clean air bill, Harper urged
March 30th, 2007
Environmental groups urged the Harper government on Friday to pass a bill rewritten by a special Commons committee because they say it takes real action on greenhouse gas emissions.
Popularity: 2%
Gore goes to Congress
March 21st, 2007
Environmental crusader Al Gore, former U.S. vice-president and possible presidential candidate, returned to some familiar territory Wednesday, warning the U.S. Congress of a “true planetary emergency” if it doesn’t take action on global warming.
Popularity: 3%
‘Green’ budget falls short for environmental groups
March 19th, 2007
The federal budget’s $4.5 billion in environmental spending on green cars, clean water and renewable fuels didn’t impress opposition parties and did little to ease the concerns of environmental groups.
Popularity: 2%
CEO’s call for environmental rules
January 23rd, 2007
Some American corporate CEOs are calling on President Bush, Congress to impose tougher greenhouse gas emission controls. The leaders sent a report with recommendations to Congress and a letter to the President. The coalition advocates legislation for mandatory nation-wide reductions on greenhouse
Popularity: 3%
Ambrose slams Liberals at UN climate summit
November 15th, 2006
Federal Environment Minister Rona Ambrose took a swipe at the former Liberal government’s environmental policies Wednesday at a United Nations conference on global warming in Kenya.
Popularity: 3%
Environmental cost of war
September 1st, 2006
Israel’s ongoing sea and air blockade continues to slow the arrival of equipment and experts for the cleanup operation. UN environmental experts conducted an aerial survey of the oil slick after Israel authorized the flight.
Popularity: 2%
Arnie’s global warming bill
September 1st, 2006
The bill for the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 passed in a 46-31 vote on the final day of the legislative session before November elections and now goes to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his signature. Despite opposition from within his own Republican party, Schwarzenegger was expected
Popularity: 2%
