"2/3 of Forest Elephants Killed By Ivory Poachers in Past Decade"
"The threat of extinction is growing for African forest elephants, according to a study released at the Cites summit in Bangkok."
Source: Guardian, 03/05/2013
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Natural Gas Leaks Scrutinized, Raise Questions on Climate Impact
"Two guys in a black Pontiac Vibe cruise the streets of Washington’s residential neighborhoods. The only sign of what they are up to is a gray plastic tube hanging out of the trunk. And the fact that they get out of the car frequently to place a black box on manhole covers and study its readings."
Source: Wash Post, 03/05/2013
"Deep Underground, Worms and 'Zombie Microbes' Rule"
"A dark realm far beneath the Earth's surface is a surprisingly rich home for tiny worms and 'zombie microbes' that may hold clues to the origins of life, scientists said on Monday."
Source: Reuters, 03/05/2013
"Can Climate-Change Denier Ken Cuccinelli Win a Swing State?"
"In storm-battered Virginia, the Republican candidate for governor still doubts the science."
Source: National Journal, 03/05/2013
"Drought Areas Shrinking as Snow and Rain Fall"
"Crop-friendly snowfall will be moving from the Northern Plains into the central and eastern Midwest overnight Monday and Tuesday, leaving up to an additional six to eight inches of snow, an agricultural meteorologist said on Monday."
Source: Reuters, 03/05/2013
"Cabinet Picks Could Take On Climate Policy"
"WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Monday named two people to his cabinet who will be charged with making good on his threat to use the powers of the executive branch to tackle climate change and energy policy if Congress does not act quickly."
Source: NY Times, 03/05/2013
Failures and Losses on the Environment Beat
The Society of Environmental Journalists objects to recent decisions at the New York Times that signal a waning commitment to leadership on environmental coverage. We find it spectacularly shortsighted for media companies to cut staff positions and space for environmental journalism at such a pivotal time for public understanding of serious environmental issues.
SEJ's 23rd Annual Conference, in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Saving a city from the nation's dirtiest air, grappling with stormwater pollution, facing new climate extremes, treating toxic risks, building cleaner energy, growing new foods, embracing cutting edge technologies and still gaining new jobs are just a few lessons to learn from Chattanooga during SEJ's 2013 conference, hosted by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
"Natural Gas Challenges Coal as King of the Energy Hill in Ohio"
"Entire villages in the eastern part of the state are leasing their land for gas drilling. What's a cash boon to some has others worrying about the future."
Source: LA Times, 03/04/2013
"U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Protection for Polar Bear"
"A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Endangered Species Act protections for the polar bear."
Source: Reuters, 03/04/2013
