Weekly Web Roundup
Posted March 13, 2009 in The Media and the Environment
In the news this week:
- Lawmakers in a Long Island county have voted to approve what would be the nation's first ban on baby bottles and sippy cups made with bpa.
- Florida wants to charge bottled water companies by the gallon.
- California and Detroit go to war over gas mileage.
- Obama administration appoints Van Jones as green jobs adviser.
- Public transit ridership rises to highest level in 52 years.
- The new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture is a proponent of the sustainable food movement.
- Obama issues directive to guarantee scientific integrity in federal policy making. Directive could have far-reaching impact on issues like global warming, but will not divorce science from politics.
- Oprah expresses interest in doing a story about mountaintop removal.
- Gallup poll says that 41 percent of Americans believe that global warming is exaggerated.
- Disney announces short/long term environmental goals, citing reductions in waste and energy use as major themes.
- Last known jaguar in American gets euthanized; Grist writes about a recovery plan for the endangered species.
- Carcinogens found in baby bath products.
- Researchers worry that Navy sonar projects may hurt whales off of Florida's Atlantic coast.
- UN reports that restoring forests could create 10 million green jobs.
- Obama administration announces $8 billion weatherization and efficiency grants.
- Sahara desert solar project could provide all energy for Europe; 50 billion euro investment needed.
Think I missed anything really great? Feel free to share it in the comments section.
