Eco-tourists could put wildlife in peril

Eco-tourism has been a fantastic way to engage with local people that have perhaps hunted endangered species and bring them in more money by bringing in tourists to watch the animals alive rather than by selling...

Gray wolves are back on the endangered list

Gray wolves have been put back on the endangered species list.  "For these reasons, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction (dkt #2) is GRANTED. Endangered Species Act...

Neo-Nazi Dad: Scrawls "Swaztika" on 7-year old daughter, sends her to school !

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorYou know many people are adverse to Government seizing kids from their parents, if physical or sexual abuse is not apparent.  Somehow sending your 7-year old Daughter...

Teenager guilty of murdering Polish care worker Magda Pniewska

A British teenager has been found guilty of murdering a Polish careworker who was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight."A 17-year-old has been found guilty of the murder of Magda Pniewska, a Polishnursing assistant, who was caught in the crossfire of a gun battle in...

Mars lander aims for touchdown in 'Green Valley'

Life on Mars..."Mars lander aims for touchdown in 'Green Valley' 22:37 11 April 2008 NewScientist.com news service David Shiga   Enlarge image ...

Terror plot targeted Air Canada flights, trial told

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly Canada's complacency that "It couldn't happen here" is put to rest as Terrorists in London, much like the 17 accused in Canada who are currently on trial for...

Dutch Government opposes islamophobic film

"Do not broadcast critical Islam movie, says Dutch foreign minister 29 February 2008AMSTERDAM - Dutch Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen on Thursday called upon legislator Geert Wilders, founder of the right-wing Freedom Party, not to broadcast a movie that...

Whole Foods to Sack Plastic Bags by Earth Day

More encouraging news on the part of major retailers that are making commitments to better environmental practices. Today, Whole Foods has announced they will eliminate the use of plastic grocery bags. This follows...

Canadian campground obliterated as slide triggers 'tsunami'

"Campground obliterated as slide triggers 'tsunami' - Environmentalists fear Chehalis Lake's fish population could be endangered by mud, silt and the effects of stress. A rock slide into Chehalis Lake that buried an...

Saddam Was Ready To Accept Exile

Bush could have gotten rid of Saddam for a billion dollars and safe exile?  Sounds like a bargain compared to the staggering financial and human costs of the Iraq war to date, not to mention the future costs of...

Romney in Deep Doo-Doo?

"Romney in Deep Doo-Doo? Posted by Ana Marie Cox | Comments (150) | Permalink | Trackbacks (0) | Email This I'll have a more formal version of this story up in a bit, but: it turns out that strapping your dog to the roof of your car might actually be against Massachusetts...

Sixties singer facing jail term

" Sixties singer facing jail term Wayne Fontana The singer was told off for his 'fancy dress' Sixties pop star Wayne Fontana has been remanded in custody after admitting setting fire to a debt collector's car. The...

NATO Plans Its Own Missile Defense Across Europe. Cold War II?

As stated by the Secretary General of NATO, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, the organization plans its own missile defense system in Europe in addition to the one the USA plans. This agreement was achieved after discussions and debates with the American President George W. Bush. On...

Rice Defends Raids on Iranian Targets

"JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. raids that President Bush approved against Iranian targets in Iraq are part of broad efforts to confront Tehran's aggression, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Saturday. "The United States is simply responding to Iranian activities that have been...

ENVIRONMENT: Ailing Reefs Face New Threat of Acidity

Climate change is making the world's oceans more acidic, seriously endangering marine ecosystems, including coral reefs.

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