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Articles related to "Oil Exploration"
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
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
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
Whale and Dolphin Mass Strandings Military activity, oil exploration and algal blooms being examined, as multiple cetacean mass stranding incidents in the UK, Madagascar, Senegal and Japan trigger concern cetacean mass strandings • whales and dolphins • ocean noise • military exercises and oil exploration • beaked whale species
CAMPAIGN: INDIGINOUS RIGHTS - OGIEK & GWITCH One of the GREEN HOME CAMPAIGN CLUB articles. In this one Linda looks at the human rights struggles of the Ogiek of Kenya and the Gwitch'in of Alaska and shows how we can support these people. ogiek • kenya • gwitch'in • alaska • canada
Greenpeace Wins Right to Protect Whales Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier. greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
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
Open Letter to the President of the United States An open letter to President Bush on the Middle East and energy policy. energy • alternative • resources • arafat • yasir
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
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
Ecuador: Blocking Pipeline Construction Environmentalists are fighting to stop the construction in Mindo of a pipeline that will destroy the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest. destruction • environmental • pipeline • protestors • ecuador
The Hurtigruten: Tromso, Paris of the North On the 5th Day from Bergen, The Norwegian Coastal Steamer reaches Tromso, famous for its Arctic Ocean Cathedral and Polaria Arctic Experience Centre. hurtigruten • tromso • paris of the north • gateway to the arctic • gateway to the arctic ocean
American Biomass Why do we continue to rely on non-renewable and foreign oil? Is it complacency? Ignorance? Politics? Read about the alternatives here. biomass • fuel • alternative • alternative energy • fossil fuels
Atmospheric Pollution Enters Water Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen. atmospheric pollution • non-point source pollution • persistent organic pollutants • oxidized mercury • atmospheric nitrogen
Birds and Windmills Windmills, especially older ones, in the wrong places can cause many bird deaths. Newer technology and thoughtful location of wind farms can minimize the death toll. birds and windmills • wind turbines • bird deaths • wind farms • death toll
Iraq's Trade Buddies Much of Iraq's potential as a world oil export leader is unrealized. As George Bush's war rages on, America's trade deficit with Iraq continues to rise. iraq trade buddies partners • natural gas reserves iraq • oil imports exports iraqi • economic growth iraq • american imports from iraq
The Amazon Rainforest The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and a critical part of our planet. the amazon rainforest • amazon in south america • the amazon rainforest in brazil • amazon rainforest in peru • amazon rainforest in ecuador and colombia
Gabon, West-Africa Because of its oil interests, Gabon's cities are expensive for tourists, but the pristine national parks and the rainforests are unique in this green lung of Africa. gabon • west-africa • ecotourism • eco-tourism • eco toruism
OIAF 2008: Brainwashed! Propaganda Animation Karl F. Cohen showcases Brainwashed! Cartoons that Tell Us What to Think at the 2008 Ottawa International Animation Festival ottawa international animation festival • professor karl f. cohen • brainwashed! cartoons that tell us what to think • propaganda animation • the sinking of the lusitania
Papua New Guinea Oils Papua New Guinea lacks the capital necessary to provide badly needed infrastructure such as roads. png • papua new guinea • palm oil • west new britain • west new britain palm oil limited
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
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
Get Your Passport Translated! Suite101.com in front again, this time with travel research on the best preserved secret in North Africa - Libya. Travel professionals Hot Forum for quality in travel. For travel agent and traveler. article • libya • travel-professionals • travel-agents • tour-operators |
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