http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2008 2008-05-17T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bush_administration_bars_drilling_in_arctic_wetland/?source=rss The Bush administration on Friday proposed keeping potentially oil-rich wetlands in Arctic Alaska off-limits to drilling because of their ecological sensitivity, a reversal of its earlier plan. The Bureau of Land Management proposed a 10-year leasing moratorium for 430,000 acres of wetlands north and east of vast Teshekpuk Lake in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Environmentalists and local groups hailed the decision. World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Land, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-05-17T15:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/architects_home_and_office_is_less_than_eight_feet_wide/?source=rss So often the space between buildings is just wasted, a source of heat loss and little else. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Science, Health, Business, Regions, Europe, Belgium, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-05-15T11:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tornado_flattened_kansas_town_is_coming_back_greener/?source=rss A year after it was practically wiped off the map by a tornado, Greensburg is rising again -- and going green, too, with solar panels, wind turbines, tinted windows, water-saving toilets and other energy-efficient technology. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Water, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Kansas, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T10:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/gov_celebrates_irvine_ranch_land_designated_as_1st_ever_california_natural_/?source=rss Describing the land around her as a "majestic natural landmark," California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman today announced that of the 50,000 acres permanently preserved on the historic Irvine Ranch, almost 40,000 have been designated as the first-ever California Natural Landmark (CNL). World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:42:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/vertical_diagonal_farm_from_work_ac_in_nyc/?source=rss We love vertical farms and while they may not be as practical as green roofs, the idea of food being grown right in the city doesn't get any more local than this. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, New York, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/losing_more_of_the_plastic_paunch_at_whole_foods/?source=rss In addition to the magical plastic bag disappearing act that took place on Earth Day at Whole Foods stores around the nation, the company has also tightened the belt on another major use of plastic—to go containers. Instead of the usual plastic, cardboard, or styrofoam (gasp!) containers found in most supermarket self-service food sections, Whole Foods customers now pile their ready-made salads and other such sundries into completely compostable containers. Environment, Land, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-26T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/video_private_rain_forests_touted/?source=rss After decades of deforestation, conservationists have hit upon an innovative plan to preserve Brazilian rain forests?by encouraging landowners to create private, legally protected nature reserves. Environment, Forests, Land, Wildlife, Regions, South America, Brazil, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-04-22T00:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_to_create_giant_new_northern_national_park/?source=rss OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will create a giant new national park covering some 1.9 million acres along one of the country's most spectacular northern rivers, Environment Minister John Baird said on Monday. The Naats'ihch'oh National Park Reserve will cover the watershed of the South Nahanni river in the Northwest Territories. World, Politics, Environment, Forests, Land, Wildlife, Regions, North America, Canada, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/wal_mart_to_boost_supply_of_organic_cotton/?source=rss NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Monday that it purchased more than 12 million pounds of cotton from farmers who are changing over from conventional to organic farming, to help boost the supply of certified organic cotton in the marketplace. "We heard from our supplier and other partners ... that this was necessary in the market," said Wal-Mart spokeswoman Tara Raddohl. Environment, Land, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, New York, Business Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/restaurants_move_toward_bottled_water_ban/?source=rss Some Boston-area restaurants said they're planning to stop sales of bottled water at their eateries in an effort to be more environmentally-conscious. Environment, Land, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Massachusetts, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-04T10:33:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/frederick_may_be_target_for_clean_energy_center/?source=rss Frederick could be home to a state economic development corporation aimed at bringing renewable energy industries to Maryland. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-28T12:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/livingstone_bids_to_turn_the_election_battle_green/?source=rss Ken Livingstone sought to turn the mayoral race into a "green election" today as he unveiled his environmental policies for a third term. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Health, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-25T18:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/i_am_not_a_paper_cup/?source=rss Order from your favorite coffee or tea joint every day, but hate the eco guilt of throwing the paper cup in the trash? 'I am not a paper cup' a reusable porcelain cup with silicon lid may alleviate the self-loathing. Due to the overwhelming demand, it becomes available again in April. Environment, Land, Environment Top Stories 2008-03-25T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/wal_mart_move_tipping_point_for_driving_monsantos_bovine_growth_hormone_off/?source=rss Organic food proponents will remember Thursday as the day the ground shifted. Giant food retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that its store brand milk in the United States will now come exclusively from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones. Environment, Land, Health, General Health, Business, General Business, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories 2008-03-24T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mum_traded_poverty_and_despair_for_real_success/?source=rss Mum-of-three Claire Hutchinson was at rock bottom. Jobless for eight months, no prospect of work and with only a couple of quid in her purse to try to feed her young children. Environment, Land, Business, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Business Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-03-24T11:14:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/australian_cemetery_going_green/?source=rss An Australian cemetery will plant a tree for each burial or cremation it conducts to offset carbon emissions, its chief executive said Monday. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Business, Regions, Oceania, Australia, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-03-24T11:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_spaces_in_green_places_is_building_green_going_from_niche_to_mainstre/?source=rss There hasn't been a lot of good news in the general economy lately; from a complete collapse of sub-prime mortgage loans, to slumping property values, whip-sawing stock markets, $110+ barrels of oil and colossal brokerage houses that suddenly run out of cash -- it isn't pretty. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, North Carolina, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-21T12:45:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/best_use_of_plastic_bags/?source=rss What better use of plastic bags than knitting them into something useful? Environment, Land, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Oceania, Australia, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/an_ex_president_an_actor_and_hundreds_of_students_help_rebuild_new_orleans/?source=rss More than 600-students from 40 states in the U.S. and six continents joined Sunday with former President Bill Clinton and actor Brad Pitt to help rebuild the Katrina-damaged Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, Louisiana, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:22:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/angelina_jolie_makes_it_right_too/?source=rss Pregnant Angelina Jolie comes out to support her main man Brad Pitt in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Louisana on Sunday. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, California, Louisiana, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-21T10:18:00-08:00