http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/10582.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 20:03:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10582summerbanksPlastic bags are being banned in some Westport, Connecticut areas. The town aims to reduce the environment tainting waste by eliminating the usage of these short usage life, forever in the landfill bags. Banning Plastic Westport, Connecticut is making a stand against wasteful usage of plastic bags. Some areas of the town are placing a ban on the ut...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/33466.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 15:42:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33466WriterElevenHave you ever wondered if you and your friends can make a noticeable difference in the environmental policies of our government? Have you wondered if you can really effect noticeable change? You can! Here's an overview of six different factors that unite public opinion and official policy. Power to the Public The topography of Ameri...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/36755.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 19:09:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36755ginkgo100The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, is a non-governmental organization whose members represent 160 countries — with a goal of ending the global threat to critically endangered species. About the IUCN Endangered species don't pay attention to international borders. Conservation of threatened, let alone critically e...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/36789.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 19:06:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36789allychevalierObama made a lot of promises during his campaign, especially to do with the environment. How many of these promises have been kept? Check out this article for an overview of what he's done so far, and what he has yet to do, from restoring the Great Lakes to alternative energy research. Every politician makes a lot of promises during their c...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/27060.aspxSat, 28 Feb 2009 06:13:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27060csc3819The current state of our environment means there was failure in the concept of sustainability. The EPA in its more than 38 years role as a guardian for environmental protection, perceives that focusing our attention in promoting sustainability should be the foremost step in environmental protection. What is Sustainability? Sustainability may be...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/12290.aspxThu, 23 Oct 2008 19:04:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12290LWatrousThe Prime Minister of Canada has recently commented on the natural resources located in the Arctic which technically belong to his country due to the continental shelf. His plans to access these resources have the potential to destroy an already weak ecosystem in the arctic and have upset many. It may be the start of a new Cold War as Canadian Prim...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/11089.aspxTue, 14 Oct 2008 17:23:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11089LWatrousDid you know that there is International law that protects endangered species? It's a bit complicated, but it is certainly a step in the right direction when it comes to protecting a species from extinction or harm. Endangered species are protected by the international law under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Wi...