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Articles related to "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge"
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is wild, beautiful, full of wildlife, and threatened.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Part 2 The potential dangers associated with oil exploration and drilling are a threat to the delicately balanced ecosystem of the refuge. Should we allow the destruction of a pristine wilderness for the sake of a few million barrels of oil? geology • geophysics • oil • gas • petroleum
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Part 3 The entire area along Alaska’s North Slope is a delicately balanced ecosystem. Is it possible to explore, develop and produce a large oil field without seriously impacting the wildlife? The oil companies feel they can. geology • geophysics • oil • gas • alaska
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Part 1 Looking at the facts about ANWR. How much oil is there and is it worth it to get it out of the ground? geology • geophysics • usgs • geological survey • anwr
Causes Galore Seek Supporters A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change. nuclear weapons • sonar • whales • water • arctic national wildlife refuge
Wildlife of Alaska's ANWR Vast herds of caribou roam the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the refuge is home to hundreds of other species as well. anwr • wildlife in anwr • animal species in arctic national wildlife refuge • polar bears in anwr • marine mammals in anwr
Visit ANWR in NE Alaska The most remote and controversial of all the wildlife refuges in the US system, ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) is visited by between 1200 to 1500 people annually. driving the dalton highway • driving the haul road • getting to anwr • visiting anwr • guided tours of anwr
ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation. beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Brown Bears in ANWR The magnificent and solitary brown bear of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is well suited to life in the far north. anwr animals • brown bears in anwr • arctic bears • grizzly bears in alaska • arctic national wildlife refuge
Conservation and Kids Visit with me two sites aimed at getting kids interested in conservation in this week's article. web sites • websites • conservation • kids • animals
Fossil Fuel Woes Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy resources; what can be done about this? fossil fuel • petroleum • energy • oil • anwar
Geology Year End Review A look back on geology events of 2001. geology • geophysics • earth science • earth • earthquake
Polar Bears and ANWR get Help USFWS proposes polar bears for Threatened status under the ESA while Udall Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act seeks to further protect critical denning habitat. polar bears • endangered species act • arctic national wildlife refuge • esa • climate change
Revisiting Renewable Energy With all the focus on terrorism, we may be forgetting some important details about our energy policy. What can we do to stop our continuing dependence on oil? green party • renewable energy • solar power • wind power • wave energy
Concern for the Arctic Environment Correctly planning for the many important development issues faced in the north will positively effect both the environment and its inhabitants. northern development • anwr • gwich’in steering committee • oil exploration • subsistence
The Arctic Refuge Under Attack The Arctic Refuge is being sought after by big oil companies and The Wilderness Society wants this majestic place to become a National Monument and not a drilling field. wildlife • refuge
ANWR Oil to Reduce Gas Prices? Will drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lower the cost of gas? Government studies say ANWR oil will have little effect on prices at the pump. anwr oil reserves • drilling in anwr • drilling for oil in arctic national wildlife refug • lower oil prices with anwr oil • government studies of alaska oil reserves
History of ANWR The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production. anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
Teshekpuk Lake Threatened The Sensitive Wilderness Around Teshekpuk Lake, Alaska, is About to be Opened to Alaska oil Exploration and Development. Birds, Wildlife, and Native People Will Suffer. teshekpuk lake • teshekpuk lake region • alaska oil exploration and development • birds • geese
Senate to Vote on Drilling in Arctic Some senators are arguing that we should allow drilling in the refuge as part of a national response to the terrible events of September 11. wildlife • arctic
National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska A brief history and overview of the most recent USGS assessment of the National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska. geology • geophysics • earth science • earth • science
Bronx Zoo Goes Green For the Holidays A reindeer herd, horse drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting and ice carving replace nighttime lightshow to reduce the Wildlife Conservation Society's carbon footprint. bronx zoo • holiday celebration • winter wildlife activities • christmas animals • carbon footprint
John Denver: Poet and Singer The life and accomplishments of one of the world's most beloved folk singers. john denver • american singer • american recording artist • folk singer • gibson guitar
Polar Bear Reproduction Biologists are studying the reproductive cycle of polar bears around the world. Their findings will be important when making management decisions for Arctic resources. polar bears • polar bear reproduction • polar bear cubs • life cycle of polar bears • reproductive cycle of polar bears
The Lost Mid-Continent: North America's Grand Prairies We know about the dangers faced by old-growth forests, by tundra biomes, by salmon rivers. But what about America's mid-continent, the botanically-rich prairies? prairie • biome • shortgrass • tallgrass • mixed-grass
U.S. Defends Polar Bears – Almost U.S. Department of the Interior admits that global warming has forced it to label polar bears as "threatened," but wants nothing done about it. polar bear global warming • polar bears • endangered animals • endangered wildlife • alaska bear
An Analysis of the American Oil Crisis Dependence on foreign oil causes many problems. It heightens the deficit, adds to a devaluing of the dollar, and provides means for countries to buy US land and industry. american oil crisis • foreign oil • america’s national interests • new energy technologies • bakken formation
Carbon Based Energy Sources and the Environment Traditional sources of energy, such as coal, oil and gas have serious consequences for the environment. Energy production and use can have serious environmental impacts. carbon based energy sources • environmental impacts • common sources of energy • traditional sources of energy • energy production and use
Energy Conservation and U.S. Energy Independence Energy conservation could play a large role in achieving American energy independence. Energy efficiency is a cost effective means of reducing dependence on foreign oil. energy conservation • us energy independence • conserving energy potential • reducing foreign oil dependence • american energy independence
Hunting for a Home: Wildlife Habitats Why are habitats important, and how can I help? habitat • wildlife • backyard • ecology • conservation
John James Audubon: An American Visionary Two hundred years ago Audubon reported on what saw as the destruction of the American wilderness. What would he think today? audubon • environmental movement • wilderness • backyard habitats • birdwatching
Review - Our National Wildlife Treasures Take a quick tour of some National Treasures! This month's article reviews another course from SuiteU's Environment School. refuges • sanctuaries • wildlife • wildlife preserve • conservation
Sarah Palin's Environmental Record In the battle against global warming, Alaska is an environmental front line state. Governor Palin's policy on environmental issues could impact on global climate change. sarah palin's environmental record • stance on environmental issues • climate change • alaska is an environmental front line state • global climate change
BUSH’S OTHER WAR: The War on the Environment As America’s war against terror wages on, the Bush Administration is fighting another war - a war on the environment. For two years, the environmental community has struggled with this administration. From the beginning of his presidency, Bush has pushed an unprecedented anti-regulatory agenda. environment • conservation • bush • president • regulation
John McCain: Renegade Republican Senator John McCain is a Republican by principle, but is often at odds with the leadership of his party, including President Bush. mccain • bush • administration • congress • republican
U.S. Presidential Candidates and Animal Rights On the Humane Society Legislative Fund's most recent Humane Scorecard ratings, Barack Obama has scored 67%, Joe Biden 100+%, and John McCain just 17%. barack obama animal rights • john mccain animal rights • joe biden animal rights • sarah palin animal rights • barack obama cruelty to animals
Who is Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin? A few years ago, Sarah Palin was the mayor of a tiny town in Alaska. Today, she is John McCain's choice to lead the free world if McCain cannot complete his term. who is sarah palin • sarah palin vice president • sarah palin john mccain • sarah palin running mate • sarah palin alaska governor
Bush and his Wacky Ways How eco-friendly is Bush? Find out what Bush has been up to in the first few months in office. george w bush • kyoto treaty • oil drilling • bushisms • green party
Daily Life The lastest on ANWR and some everyday things you can do. It doesn't take much, just a little mindfulness on your next purchase, or where you might invest. anwr • green party • economics • co-op america • social investing
Power...at what price? The energy crisis of the future is now raging in California. What can we do to prevent a full scale catastrophe across the US and the world? california energy crisis • renewable energy • solar energy • wind power • green party |
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