News tagged with public lands
Preserved habitat near national parks helps species conservation
National parks often are established to help preserve species native to a particular region, but it appears that some species preservation is more successful if a significant portion of land adjacent to a ...
Jan 30, 2012 |
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The wrong sites for solar
Is it possible that solar energy - clean, renewable, virtually infinite - could have a downside? As it's being pursued on our public lands, yes.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 19, 2011 |
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If we build 'walkable' neighborhoods, will people walk?
Edmontonians love their cars. In fact, 77 percent of us make all our trips by car. So if we know that it's healthier to walk, will developing more walkable neighbourhoods help to break the habit and get us walking to the ...
Jun 25, 2010 |
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US expected to extend Grand Canyon mining ban
The US administration scheduled an announcement Monday widely expected to implement a long-term ban on mining around the Grand Canyon, a move praised by environmental activists.
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Huge public lands bill gets final congressional approval
The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave long-awaited final approval to a massive public lands package designed to protect wilderness, restore rivers and expand national parks.
Mar 26, 2009 |
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