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Threats facing Wild Horses

Wild horses don't have many predators. Yet, the threats of lack of adequate grazing land and water they face have the potential to wipe them out, some say within five years. Sadly the organizations that are suppose to protect Wild horses are causing them the most harm.

Published by Edna (1159 pts) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Program: "The Power of Youth is Global"

Roots and Shoots is the environmental, wildlife conservation and humanitarian program from the Jane Goodall Institute that teaches and inspires young people to be warriors for Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. Join the cause today!

Published by Bree E. Underwood (2964 pts) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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FDA Regulating the Genetically Modified Food Market

The meats that hit your dining room table are often from farmers who have the ability to use genetic modification in the raising process. The FDA is now set to regulate these modifications for healthier foods and healthier animals.

Published by Summer Banks (7533 pts) on Sep 24, 2009 to
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How Environmental Policy is Made--Part 1: Introduction

Politics are messy but environmental danger is real. How does such an important topic get addressed without our complex and monolithic system of government? This series provides a look into the history, players, process, and problems involved in trying to enact and modify environmental policy.

Published by etherfire (2099 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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How Environmental Policy is Made--Part 3, Key Players

Who are the main groups involved in influencing and creating the policies that will protect our doom our world? Who can we look to to have an affect on these politics? This article explores the key players in policy, identifying the people and places where environmental policy is created.

Published by etherfire (2099 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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How Environmental Policy is Made--Part 2, History of Environmental and Science Policy

To understand how environmental policy is made, we must first go through some of the history of science policy in the United States. This article covers some of the origins of science-related policy customs and organizations as well as the creation of some of the first big environmental laws.

Published by etherfire (2099 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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U.S. Tries Carbon Credit Auction to Reduce Pollution

Greenhouse gas pollution seems to be growing and the increased carbon dioxide is beginning to affect how well we will live in the future. Carbon credits could be the answer to reducing pollution and encouraging advancements in the field of cleaner energy.

Published by rcoliver2 (183 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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The Psychological Misdirection of Offshore Drilling in Political Debates

Politics is all about proving to a larger sector of the population that you are the perfect President for the job. With an energy crisis looming and our environment suffering at the hands of fossil fuels and waste, will off shore drilling save the day? That depends on which candidate you ask.

Published by Summer Banks (7533 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Westport Connecticut Says NO to Plastic Bag Usage

Plastic 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.

Published by Summer Banks (7533 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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The United Nations Takes a Stand on Biodiversity

Global biodiversity is threatened more than ever due to pressures such as global warming, invasive species and habitat loss. Discover how the United Nations is taking a stand to save what's left of our precious biodiversity.

Published by JenniferB (4360 pts) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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