 | New State Park for PA - Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Erie Bluffs becomes Pennsylvania's 117th state park.
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 | West Nile Virus Predicted to Spread - Friday, July 02, 2004
California could experience its first serious outbreak.
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 | Groups Protest Wild Buffalo Hunt - Wednesday, July 30, 2003
Animal protection groups oppose Wyoming buffalo hunt.
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| Survey Supports Parks Promotion - Sunday, March 28, 2004
High satisfaction among travelers to US National Parks.
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 | Great Barrier Reef Fishing Ban - Sunday, March 28, 2004
Australia to ban fishing from one third of the Barrier Reef.
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| Yellowstone Buffalo Slaughtered - Sunday, March 28, 2004
Government policy threatens American wildlife icon.
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| Republicans Politicize National Parks - Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Bush Administration’s plan for “faith-based parks” denounced.
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| Federal Judge Blocks Snowmobile Use - Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Protecting America's national parks.
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| Why the Obesity Epidemic? - Wednesday, December 31, 2003
US favors sedentary pastimes.
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| Online Booking for NPS Campsites - Wednesday, December 31, 2003
12 national parks join ReserveAmerica.
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| Outdoor Pass For All National Lands? - Thursday, September 11, 2003
State parks may participate in proposed program.
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| NPCA Rebukes Bush - Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Government assault on clean air protections leaves parks vulnerable.
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| Anyone Going to Puddle National Park? - Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Climate change impacting Glacier National Park.
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| Bush Steps Up 'War on the Environment' - Monday, March 03, 2003
'Regime change' may threaten public lands.
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| Monarchs Reign Again - Thursday, February 20, 2003
The butterflies return after devastating losses in 2002.
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| Polar Bears Extinct By End of Century - Thursday, March 21, 2002
Global warming may claim largest land predator.
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| Australia Bushfires Continue to Burn - Monday, February 10, 2003
Large areas in the south-east remain affected.
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| Wild Lands Under Threat - Monday, September 30, 2002
Over 300 million acres face risk of mining, logging and development.
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| Dome Plateau Again at Risk - Monday, September 30, 2002
Oil exploration threatens wilderness.
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| Controversial Plan for Forest Thinning - Monday, September 30, 2002
Bush ‘Healthy Forests Initiative’ faces critics in the House.
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| Air Pollution Harming National Parks - Monday, September 30, 2002
Studies reveal high ozone levels, acid rain and poor visibility.
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| Wildfire Update - Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Four million acres burned to date.
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| Wildfires Threaten Western US - Sunday, June 30, 2002
Wind, high temperatures and drought hinder firefighters.
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| Oil Spill Devastates Galapagos Iguanas - Sunday, June 30, 2002
Thousands of marine iguanas have died within a year of tanker accident.
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| Bid to Protect Roadless Areas - Sunday, June 30, 2002
House bill aims to protect national forest lands.
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| Outdoor Activity Strengthens Families - Friday, May 31, 2002
Survey findings come as National Parks anticipate record visitor numbers.
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| Americans Wary of West Nile Virus - Friday, May 31, 2002
Mosquito-carried disease to spread farther this year.
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| Peatland Protected - Friday, May 31, 2002
Agreement conserves three UK wildlife sites.
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| Playing it Safe in the Sun - Friday, May 31, 2002
Children are not immune from skin cancer risks.
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| Clean Air Victory - Friday, May 31, 2002
Appeals court rejects final challenges to smog and soot rule.
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| Environmental Clash - Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Bush and Gore voice opposite policies on Earth Day.
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| No Drilling at Dome - Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Oil exploration postponed in proposed Utah wilderness.
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| Goldman Winners Announced - Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Environmental Prize honors 'grassroots heroes' who defended ANWR.
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| Species Under Threat - Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Biodiversity report reveals extinction risk for US flora and fauna.
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| Collapse of Antarctic Ice Shelf - Sunday, March 31, 2002
1,250 square miles of floating ice disintegrates.
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| Water Wars Could Start In The Future - Sunday, March 31, 2002
Fears that fresh water shortages will lead to violent conflict.
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| Air Pollution Health Threat - Sunday, March 31, 2002
Polluted air adversely affects the blood vessels of healthy people.
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| Snowmobiles Trespass in Yellowstone Wilderness - Sunday, March 31, 2002
Further controversy as snowmobiles illegally enter park.
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| Biodiversity Crisis in North America - Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Half of the most biodiverse eco-regions are severely degraded.
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| Death of the Monarch - Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Millions of Monarch butterflies wiped out in Mexican storms.
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| New Land for the Grizzly - Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Grizzly habitat secured near Grand Teton.
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| Reefs Under Threat - Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Human activities are damaging the world's coral reefs.
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| Jurassic Coast Wins World Heritage Status - Monday, December 31, 2001
Part of Britain's south coast recognized by United Nations.
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| Alaska Drilling Linked to National Security - Friday, November 30, 2001
Bush administration accused of exploiting terrorist fears.
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| Marine Environment Under Threat - Thursday, November 29, 2001
Urgent action needed to protect seas and coasts.
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| Consumer Choice Will Boost Green Energy Use - Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Most consumers prefer electricity from clean sources.
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| Off-Road Vehicle Threat in Big Cypress - Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Drivers demand lifting of restrictions that protect environment.
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| Top Award for Texas Trail - Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail wins tourism award.
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| Hiker Achieves 'Triple Crown' - Tuesday, October 30, 2001
7,400 miles of US National Scenic Trails completed in one year.
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| WWF Pledge to Protect Arctic - Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Pristine region under threat from development, climate change and pollution.
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| Don't Sit On That Log! - Sunday, September 30, 2001
Hikers more likely to get tick bites when they rest.
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| Energy Conservation Popular - Sunday, September 30, 2001
Near unanimity on the need to take action.
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| Going Greener - Sunday, September 30, 2001
Greenhouse effect is promoting denser plant growth.
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| Obesity is a Big Cancer Factor - Friday, August 31, 2001
Walking may reduce risk of pancreatic cancer.
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| Walking Remains Popular US Leisure Activity - Friday, August 31, 2001
Survey finds it is more popular than golf.
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| Environmental Groups Run TV Campaign - Friday, August 31, 2001
Aim to sway voters against Bush energy bill.
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| The Hazards of Hiking - Tuesday, July 24, 2001
How to avoid some of the most common medical risks when you head for the trails.
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| Snowmobile Ban May Be Overturned - Friday, July 13, 2001
Is big government backing big business?
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| New Rule for Cleaner Air - Friday, June 29, 2001
Helping to improve air quality in national parks.
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| Arctic to be Industrialized by 2050 - Tuesday, June 19, 2001
Wildlife and ecosystems under serious threat from development.
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| Europe Reducing Fossil Fuel Emissions - Thursday, May 31, 2001
But European Union countries are still hard-pressed to meet 2010 Kyoto targets.
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| Foot-and-Mouth Latest - Thursday, May 31, 2001
Restrictions remain on UK trails.
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| Utah Wilderness Under Threat - Friday, May 11, 2001
Premier desert landscapes earmarked for coal mining.
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| UK Foot-and-mouth Update - Sunday, April 29, 2001
Livestock disease delays OneDayHikes UK coverage.
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| Disease-Carrying Critter Heads Into Northern US States - Sunday, April 29, 2001
Hikers in the United States should be wary of the lone star tick.
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| Bush Environmental Stance Splits America - Sunday, April 29, 2001
New administration seen as supporting big business.
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| Endangered National Parks List Released - Sunday, April 08, 2001
Yellowstone, Big Bend and Great Smoky Mountains under threat.
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 | Roundup of Site News - Friday, April 06, 2001
New hikes posted and another award.
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| Bush Launches 'Nuclear Attack' On Environment - Monday, April 02, 2001
World opinion condemns US decision to abandon Kyoto.
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| Outdoor Recreation Reaches All-Time High - Friday, March 30, 2001
Walking continues to be the most favored activity.
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| 350M Tourists Expected In The Med By 2020 - Friday, March 30, 2001
World Wide Fund for Nature warns of environmental degradation.
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| Your Cat Is A Killer - Thursday, March 29, 2001
Survey shows cats are huge wildlife predators.
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| Island Parks To Regulate Tourism - Thursday, March 29, 2001
Collaboration seen as vital for conservation.
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| NASA Sees Antarctica Crack - Thursday, March 29, 2001
Massive iceberg possible after satellite shows 15-mile crack.
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