Thursday, September 13, 2012

Green Blog: On Our Radar: Putin's Wildlife Exploits

Russia?s president, Vladimir V. Putin, acknowledges that many of his outdoor adventures with wildlife have been carefully staged. For example, a tiger he was shown shooting in the wild with a tranquilizer gun was apparently a captive one that had been transported to the scene. [Reuters]

Responding to a request from a think tank, the National Park Service identifies 30 national parks where corporate oil or gas drilling could begin, beyond the 12 where it is allowed now. [Center for American Progress]

Four days after the death of a prominent West Virginian foe of mountaintop removal mining, protesters gather across from the White House to honor him and protest the mining practice. [Earthjustice/Facebook]

A group representing fruit and vegetable growers and canners drops its opposition to regulatory approval of genetically engineered crops resistant to 2,4-D after Dow Chemical, the pesticide?s manufacturer, makes some concessions. [The New York Times]

Recycled threads: a guide to swapping and selling clothing online. [Earth9111.com]

Source: http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/13/on-our-radar-putins-wildlife-exploits/?partner=rss&emc=rss

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