Don’t Drill Along the East Coast
The Obama administration’s whiplash decision last week to allow oil and gas companies to drill along a wide area of the Atlantic Coast is a big mistake.
NOAA, EPA Disapprove Oregon’s Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program
All coastal states that participate in the National Coastal Zone Management Program are required to develop a Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program that describes how they will prevent and control polluted runoff in coastal waters.
Flooding Could Become Daily Problem in N.C. by 2045
North Carolina’s coast will see more frequent and more destructive floods at high tide over the next 30 years, several studies say – even on mild, sunny days – as rising sea levels shove the Atlantic Ocean higher onto our shores.
The Future of Wetlands, the Future of Waterbirds – an Intercontinental Connection
To mark the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention – an intergovernmental agreement seeking to protect wetlands of international importance – the 2nd of February each year is celebrated as “World Wetlands Day.”
Shell Wants To Drill Off Alaska Coast Again, If It Can Get The Permits
Royal Dutch Shell PLC will move forward with drilling off Alaska’s northwest coast if it can obtain permits it needs and drill safely, its chief executive officer said…
Four Gaps in China’s New Environmental Law
On 1 January, a new environmental protection law (EPL) took effect in China. It is the nation’s first attempt to harmonize economic and social development with environmental protection. Yet the law is not enough. For several reasons it will face many challenges.
What a Waste: Study Finds Big US Brands Stuck on Disposable Packaging
Lagging behind the rest of the developed world, American brands continue to opt for the worst packaging materials, according to a report released Thursday.
Kenya: Leave the sand on Diani Beach
Tourism stakeholders in Kenya and local residents of Diani Beach south of Mombasa are up in arms over plans to extract some 5 million tons of sand from award-winning Diani tourist beach.
White House to Propose Allowing Oil Drilling Off Atlantic Coast
The Obama administration on Tuesday will announce a proposal to open up coastal waters from Virginia to Georgia for oil and gas drilling.