Obama Signs 'Libel Tourism' Bill
The new bill protects U.S. journalists and citizens against harsh overseas libel judgments.
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Appeals Court Nixes Permits for Free Speech in National Parks
A federal appeals court has ruled that the National Park Service is violating the First Amendment with its current rules requiring permits for demonstrations, gatherings, and public "expressions of views" on National Park System lands.
Deep-Sixing the Facts? — Congress Blinds, Hamstrings Oil Spill Commission
Before leaving town for its August vacation, Congress stripped $12 million for the commission from an appropriations bill and denied that panel the subpoena power it needs to find out what happened or what should be done to prevent another spill.
Fla. Scientists Say Obama Admin Tried To Squelch Oil Plume Findings
St. Petersburg Times' Craig Pittman reports the scientists' announcement in May that research boats had discovered a 6-mile long underwater oil plume was greeted with shushing from the Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Walrus, Symbol of the Arctic Ecosystem, Finds Itself on Thin Ice
Walruses in the Arctic depend on sea ice as a base for hunting and transportation. The native Yupik and Inupiat people have depended on the walrus for meat, clothing, and tools. Now the climate-driven shrinking of sea ice is threatening both walruses and humans.
Source: ClimateWire, 08/11/2010
"Swine Flu No Longer a Pandemic"
"The virus commonly called swine flu has 'run its course,' World Health Organization Director-General said today. But while the pandemic danger is over the swine flu, or H1N1, has not gone away, it has just become more like seasonal influenzas."
Source: ENS, 08/11/2010
Wisconsin: "Wolves Kill Five Dogs In Ashland And Bayfield Counties"
After wolves killed dogs in Wisconsin, the state DNR is calling for transfer of jurisdiction over the federally protected endangered species to the state.
Source: Ashland Current, 08/11/2010
"Shrimp On Prozac Are None Too Cheerful"
Scientists are now studying the effects of Prozac in water on shrimp. After being secreted by humans, drugs like Prozac find their way through sewage systems and into waterways. Their effects on shrimp could be fatal.
Source: NPR, 08/11/2010
"Dueling Pollsters Add Heat to Torpid Climate Debate"
"It has been the summer of polling discontent, or at least the dog days of disagreement on climate change."
Source: ClimateWire, 08/11/2010
"Tropical Depression Halts Drilling at Gulf Well"
"Drilling the final feet of a relief well intended to permanently plug the busted BP oil well deep below the Gulf of Mexico will have to wait two to three days as a strengthening tropical depression bears down on the site."
Source: AP, 08/11/2010
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