• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 24th, 2013
Harsher Penalties Await Wildlife Traffickers in Russia

Harsher Penalties Await Wildlife Traffickers in Russia

People caught trying to smuggle endangered species will be prosecuted under criminal law

Colombia Passes Bill Banning Circuses from Using Wild Animals in Their Shows

Colombia Passes Bill Banning Circuses from Using Wild Animals in Their Shows

The bill makes it illegal for both static and traveling circuses to keep using animals

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 14th, 2012
EU Implements New Rules and Regulations for Dealing with E-Waste

EU Implements New Rules and Regulations for Dealing with E-Waste

The end goal is to promote recycling and foster resource efficiency

US High Officials Decide That a Coal Dust Reform Is Not Necessary

US High Officials Decide That a Coal Dust Reform Is Not Necessary

In spite of repeated health warnings, mining activities will continue much like before

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2012
US Congress Votes on New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

US Congress Votes on New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Americans wait for high officials to decide on the future of their health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 16th, 2012
EPA Pushes New Air Quality Standards

EPA Pushes New Air Quality Standards

Pressed by a court order, EPA has no choice but to clean up the air

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 15th, 2012
Safer Borders for the US Come with a Price: the Well-Being of the Environment

Safer Borders for the US Come with a Price: the Well-Being of the Environment

New legislation allows Customs and Border Protection access to natural habitats