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Archive from 12/8/09

The New York Times is the place to be

New York Times

Hey debaters! The New York Times has a page specifically devoted to environmental topics. This page is incredibly valuable for gaining a knowledge of current events, but, even more than that, it contains many investigative reports that make for credible evidence. All the following articles are from this link, which proves its value…

The endangerment finding by the EPA

New York Times

The EPA formally declared that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases constitute a threat to human health and welfare, and this move empowers the agency to regulate these emissions…

Wind power is expanding globally

New York Times

As governments, businesses and environmentalists from around the world gather in Copenhagen, one of the featured attractions will be the array of windmills just off Denmark’s coast…

Prairie dogs deemed not endangered

New York Times

Black-tailed prairie dogs were denied protection under the Endangered Species Act after federal officials concluded the once prevalent species showed signs of rebounding…

Jewelers divided over coral use

New York Times

Some jewelers have stopped using coral, worried about the environmental effect that the trade has had…