Catholic Church to export energy

This a very smart move!–By Barney Zwartz , the Age, June 16, 2008"THE Catholic Church in Australia hopes to be contributing electricity to the national grid and to be mostly self-sufficient in water in 25 years.""The goal of the Greening...

Kyoto protocol overlooked carbon emissions from biofuels

"Speaking on the sidelines of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) here Wednesday, Wetlands International representative Alex Kaat said the Kyoto Protocol supported the use of biofuels such as palm oil as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emission whereas in...

Gravel Mining Operator to Pay $250K Fine for Storm Water and Wetlands Violations

""Protecting wetlands is one way we can help ensure a healthy New England environment," said Robert W. Varney, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. "It’s very important that individuals and companies understand and comply with laws that protect both...

Courses offer a variety of different looks

"Courses offer a variety of different looks Narrow openings to fairways, greens surrounded by marshland highlights of Carolina National By Alan Blondin Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine RANDALL HILL/Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine BOLIVIA, N.C. - At Carolina National Golf Club you'll see...

Remember Katrina and Rita?

"Call this the silver lining story.....Katrina, Rita Actually Helped Wetlands, Study Says Well of course they did, they flooded the flood plains."

Court Splits Over Wetlands Protections (David Stout/New York Times)

"Court Splits Over Wetlands Protections  —  WASHINGTON, June 19 — The Supreme Court set the stage for a re-examination of the 1972 Clean Water Act, as it narrowly ruled today in favor of two Michigan property owners who have sought to develop tracts...

New Orleans East Landfill Update: "Landfill Testing Called a Farce"

In New Orleans, the Chef Menteur landfill fight is on with the newly elected same-old mayor. Before his narrow re-election, whose validity has been questioned all along by many established civil rights groups for not providing equal access to representative elections for...