Publication archives

Sep 28, 2008

KAW comments to EPA re: gentamicin use in apples

KAW comments to EPA regarding the use of the antibiotic gentamicin in apples. In contrast to the toxicological safety assessment, the resistance risk assessment is based on unsupported assumptions and contained significant methodological errors. Allowing the nontherapeutic use of gentamicin on 26,600 acres of apples without an adequate assessment of the risk to public health is unacceptable.
Sep 26, 2008

A 21st Century New Deal?

I’ve probably heard and read dozens of times over the past two weeks that this is the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression. Our stock market and confidence in the banking system are allegedly on the brink of a 1929-style collapse.
Sep 25, 2008

Warbler may be endangered forever (MI)

Squeezing between tight rows of jack pines, Sarah Rockwell unfurled what resembled a finely meshed badminton net suspended between two metal poles. It was a perfect device for capturing a rare Kirtland's warbler for study without injuring the delicate songbird.
Sep 25, 2008

Gore urges leaders to adopt forest protections (NY)

Former Vice President Al Gore and Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai mapped out a strategy Monday for achieving a new U.N.-backed global warming treaty next year by doing more to protect tropical forests.
Sep 25, 2008

Part II: Renegade riders (MN)

SECOND OF THREE PARTS On a sunny Saturday in June, a fleet of ATVs motored into the woods of north-central Minnesota for a day of four-wheeling fun and pig roast called the "Pork and Ride."
Sep 25, 2008

Sustainable forest work earns locals a nod (CO)

A La Plata County landowner and a Bayfield logger will be recognized for their sustainable forestry practices. On Friday, Brunhilde "Bruni" Bradley and Eric Husted will receive awards from the San Juan Tree Farmers. Bradley is the San Juan Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2008, and Eric Husted is the Colorado Outstanding Logger for 2008.
Sep 25, 2008

New and Improved Consumer Guides Now Available!

New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on the health risks from the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), found in many plastic and children's products, highlights the challenge for consumers to find safer p
Sep 25, 2008

Radio Sustain: September 25, 2008

by
Alexandra Spieldoch
Sophia Murphy
Special WTO Edition: Sophia Murphy on the history of the WTO, Anne Laure Constantin on the recent collapse of the Doha round talks and Alexandra Spieldoch on the relationship of the WTO and the future administration.