European Union wants drastic cut in fishing fleet to build up dwindling fish stocksBRUSSELS — With almost all stocks overfished, the European Commission on Wednesday called for drastic cuts in the EU’s 90,000-strong fishing fleet and subsidies to safeguard a sustainable and economically-viable fishing industry. On second day of hearings on global warming bill, Obama administration could take heatWASHINGTON — Top members of President Barack Obama’s energy and environmental team are weighing in on a bill that would curb the emissions blamed for global warming and transform how the nation produces and uses energy. The economic cost of addressing climate change marks debate; Pelosi vows approval this year.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? The economic cost of addressing climate change marks debate; Pelosi vows approval this year.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? The cost of dealing with the threat of climate change dominates congressional debate.WASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the Earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? Study argues energy efficiency can offset cost of addressing climate changeWASHINGTON — An environmental group is challenging claims that major reductions in greenhouse gases would lead to soaring energy costs. Pelosi vows to pass legislation addressing climate change this year as House begins hearingsWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s determined to pass legislation addressing climate change this year. Study shows decline in flow of many major rivers, which scientists blame on climate changeWASHINGTON — The flow of water in the world’s largest rivers has declined over the past half-century, with significant changes found in about a third of the big rivers. Republicans call for more time on climate bill as House launches days of hearingsWASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? Federal biologists find 3 farm pesticides jeopardize salmon survival, recommend restrictionsSEATTLE — Federal biologists say three pesticides commonly used by farmers threaten the survival of many Pacific salmon and steelhead listed as threatened or endangered species in the West. Vapor cloud from 27,000-gallon chemical spill dissipating hours after leak is containedDOVER, Ohio — A large hydrochloric acid spill early Saturday at an east-central Ohio plant that makes chemical additives spawned a massive vapor cloud that took hours to dissipate, officials said. No injuries were reported. |
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