Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
Over the last week, a flurry of activity—from law makers, the public, and the occasional concerned polar bear—affirmed that drilling in our ocean is not the answer to our energy needs. Opening new offshore areas risks permanent damage to our...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
On Thursday, April 16th, concerned citizens from the entire West Coast will have a final opportunity to remind Secretary of Interior Salazar, and President Obama, that in November 2008, we voted for a new energy policy and better protection of...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
This week, Interior Secretary Salazar announced that a new comprehensive energy plan is needed to move away from Bush's "drill only" approach to one that secures our national, economic, and environmental security. As part of that effort, Salazar intends to...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
President-elect Obama and his team of advisors have shown an unprecedented level of interest in carefully considering the complexities and competing interests that must be balanced--the interests of conservation, fishing, energy, and recreation--to effectively manage and protect our vast, depleted...continued→
Posted by Leila Monroe in Reviving the World's Oceans
Good planning in busy urban areas is very important to make a city enjoyable and functional for its residents. Some cities that were originally poorly planned, like Toronto, are revitalizing their centers by concentrating restaurants, shops and other businesses within walking distance of...continued→
