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The World's Hardest Working Shaman
Western Shoshone leader, Corbin Harney talks about his prophetic conversation with the water
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Bush finally does something right
"The Bush administration is considering launching one of the biggest conservation programs in U.S. history. If implemented, President George W. Bush could, with the stroke of a pen, protect vast stretches of U.S. territorial waters from fishing, oil exploration and other forms of commercial development. The initiative could also create some of the largest marine reserves in the world — far larger than national parks like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon.
The White House is thinking about taking "big steps, not small ones," says Jack Sobel, a senior scientist at the Washington-based Ocean Conservancy, an environmental group. A spokesman for the White House Council on Environmental Quality confirmed that the administration is considering the initiative but declined to discuss details, saying they are still under review. The idea is drawing strong support from conservationists who typically have been harshly critical of the Bush administration's overall environmental record.
But some of the possible reserves are already attracting opposition from local leaders and industry groups and from some members of Congress. Administration officials said they wanted things they could do before they left office, says Sobel. "They [also] wanted things that they could do without tremendous political blow back … [but] would have a conservation impact."
The groups — along with government agencies and other interested parties – ultimately developed a "wish list" that included about 30 potential marine monuments. They ranged from small reserves in U.S. coastal waters to vast swaths around U.S. territories in the distant Central Pacific. The candidates stretched "from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Dutch Harbor, Alaska" and beyond, says Jay Nelson of the Washington-based Pew Environment Group.
The White House has now shortened that list to about five finalists, say scientists involved in the process. The list hasn't been released to the public, and a CEQ spokesman says changes are still possible. But conservation groups have identified some of the leading nominees.By far the most ambitious proposal is to protect more than 600,000 square miles around a number of small, mostly uninhabited islands in the Central Pacific. The islands — including Palmyra, Howland and Baker — are surrounded by biologically rich coral reefs and are home to huge seabird colonies. If implemented, the reserve would be among the largest in the world and about three times as large as the Hawaiian monument".
by John Nielsen and David Malakoff "The Bush administration is considering launching one of the biggest conservation programs in U.S. history. If implemented, President... more -
A Different View on Saving the Planet and Plastic Bags
an interesting (and very different) point of view about saving the Earth.
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Hillary Hostage Scandal - Fake - Scam
Hillary Clintion has been slipping in the poles and that has been obvious in many surveys. Therefore, I think it could be possible that the hostage stand is a fraud/ploy done by Hillary Clinton to get control of the race again. She offered to go to NH to talk to the guy but of course, everyone is going to say "no, don't go there". If he doesn't get a light setence now, I'd bet if she became president, she would pardon him. Even if she is not president, she will have political weight to lighten any sentence given. Again, I repeat; "this is a move done by the Clinton campaign to regain any lost votes." I have seen people stoop to a low, but this is the lowest. It's nothing more than "Polotics101" . Create a situation. Take control. Offer any and all help. Continue throughout the situation. Go above and beyond. (same rules that are applied in management - "1)stay calm, 2)be seen, 3)put people before business, 4)"tell the truth" -hah, she can't seem to do that at any point in time).-------------------This is a pathetic way for someone to get into office. I hope she is caught for this fraud.---------------------------------Call this editorial what you will. We are all entitled to our opinions. Enjoy freedom of speech and Current. Hillary Clintion has been slipping in the poles and that has been obvious in many surveys. Therefore, I think it could be possible tha... more
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Gore's nightmare: Europe turns to U.S. coal
The linked should be a testimony that Al Gore should run for office. He is a figure head for environmental issues but his name could carry more weight if he were president. Current President, Bush, can talk Europe into joining in his war campaign but Gore cannot persuade them not to use coal for fuel....even after they praised him and his studies on the environmental issues.
I hope he does take a stand for the people of America and serve his term in office so he can have absolute recognition. The linked should be a testimony that Al Gore should run for office. He is a figure head for environmental issues but his name could c... more -
Al Gore Petition - Petition on Current - sign this page if you support Al Gore for...
Sign this page and join the online CURRENT Petition by signing in this blog. Just sign in and post your name here.................................................................................
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Al Gore the Environmental Apostle
Like an apostle regarding the environment, Al Gore has preached his sermons and relayed his stories to the hearts and minds of the greatest nation and the world. Of course, saying America is the greatest nation is figuratively speaking. Only great people would want to change to become even greater. I am referring to the great people that support Al Gore in his mission to make the world's people aware of self created atrocities. I am an American but I am not as proud as I once was. America has created a shameful face these past eight years and I know I need not go into detail; but now it is getting harder to say it is the "greatest". While we bask in our sovereign nation, the whole world suffers from what we reap, and consequently we suffer as well; economically and health. We must remember we are only 200 years old; therefore we are still children in this vast world of nations. In much the same way, we act like children. We do things that affect others, yet we cannot understand the consequences because we have yet to learn anything about what overall outcome may be. Our CO2 pollution makes up 45% of the world's CO2 pollution. For those who disagree that CO2 is the basis upon which global warming is being caused, I say lets drastically decrease our percentage created and see what the affects are. We cannot continue to do things and expect no reactions. We as a world power should lead others. Instead, we are slow to react to many things and are following instead. This is not because the people don't want to change. The people of a nation only know what the people in power let them know....whether the power is media, politicians, or other. I truly believe that with Al Gore in office as President of the United States of America, our nation will once again rise and become its former glorious self. It takes a person of integrity and perseverance to get us there. That is why I plea with Al Gore to take his position at the podium of our nation and the world stage. I have signed the "draftgore" petition and done things to promote him but ultimately it is up to him to come forth. He has said he has fallen out of love with politics, but that is not true. If that were the case, he would not be going around the world like a diplomat teaching other world leaders how to stop this crisis we are in and preserve what has been given to them; nature. He loves politics dearly because he cares about people. He knows many changes need to be made in many places regarding politics. We all know it will take time but I am sure that if he were to run for president, he will be given a full eight years to do his best as his people are here watching and following his creative and outstanding leadership. I know he still has it in him and I have do doubts that he will be a perfect leader. He does not avoid issues....in fact he encourages them. He does not back down like Clinton, he hits the issues hard and puts passion in what he says. He cannot be out of politics because he things like a politician, moves like a politician, and speaks like a politician (one with the right morals). It is his life whether he tries to ignore or deny it. It is who Al Gore is. Now he has become a humanitarian and I believe the world loves him for that. I just wish, hope, and pray he will listen to his heart. Only he knows what happened to his heart, but we all can see it has gotten bigger and stronger Like an apostle regarding the environment, Al Gore has preached his sermons and relayed his stories to the hearts and minds of the gre... more
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