05/01/2008 TO Enviro-news...

> White House Blocking Rule to Protect Endangered Whale
> http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/050108EA.shtml
> Juliet Eilperin reports for The Washington Post, "White House officials for more than a year have blocked a rule aimed at protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales, by challenging the findings of government scientists, according to documents obtained by the Union of Concerned Scientists."
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> Shell to Exit Wind Project
> http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/050108EB.shtml
> Tom Bergin writes for Reuters, "Royal Dutch Shell aims to sell its stake in one of the world's largest planned wind farms, drawing criticism from the government, its partners and environmentalists for jeopardizing the project."
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> Craig McInnes | Feeling the Pain of the Carbon Tax
> http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/050108EC.shtml
> Craig McInnes writes for The Vancouver Sun about British Columbia's newly introduced carbon tax, "The idea is that you can control how the tax affects you through the choices you make. Products and activities that are less harmful to the environment become less expensive and harmful choices cost more. Harm is defined as the release of carbon dioxide and other gases that scientists believe are fueling destructive climate change."
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> Gerry Hudson | Negotiate Green to Protect Working People
> http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/050108LB.shtml
> Gerry Hudson writes for AlterNet about the SEIU's Negotiate Green Initiative, "Right now, SEIU members and leaders from across the country are putting forth concrete ideas for such 'green contract provisions' as public transportation benefits to decrease automobile use; replacement of toxic cleaning supplies to protect workers, land, and water; the adoption of more sustainable methods and tools to deliver top-quality health care; and the establishment of labor-management environmental committees for ongoing monitoring of environmental issues in the workplace."
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> Study Lists Top Smog-Polluted Cities
> http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/050108HA.shtml
> Reuters reports on the latest American Lung Association announcement that Pittsburgh is the worst US city for short-term particle pollution: "Short-term particle pollution, which affects over 81 million US residents, involves sharp, brief rises in the level of sooty particles in the air, lasting from hours to several days. Those episodes can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and emergency-room visits for asthma and cardiovascular disease, and can increase the risk of early death."