Fort Irwin officials on Thursday suspended their disastrous desert tortoise translocation program, in response to a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity and Desert Survivors.

Without a dramatic reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, the global average temperature is projected to increase by up to 12 degrees Fahrenheit (6.4 degrees Celsius) and sea level could rise some 3 feet (1 meter) by the end of this century.

A Penn State collaborative in Philadelphia is helping Latino childcare providers understand pest management issues in their childcare programs and implement integrated pest management (IPM) approaches.

When considering what to give family and friends this holiday season, consider gifts that give back to everyone's favorite family member: Mother Nature. Rainforest Alliance and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified foods and forest products help conserve biodiversity by curbing deforestation and protecting the soil and waterways on which animals depend.

Stamford, Conn. (Oct. 7, 2008) – Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB) is proud to announce its partnership with leading publisher Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to promote Little Green Books, a new eco-friendly line of children’s novelty and storybooks aimed at parents and children looking to learn more about the environment.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The approaching cooler weather means fall is just around the corner, but it can also herald in unwanted pests looking for a warm place to overwinter.

OAKLAND, Calif.— The Center for Biological Diversity, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Greenpeace have reached a partial settlement with the federal government of the conservation groups’ lawsuit that seeks to strengthen protections for the polar bear under the U.S. Endangered Species Act and other laws. The agreement, filed today in federal court, sets deadlines for the Secretary of the Interior to designate “critical habitat” for the polar bear , as well as to issue guidelines on non-lethal strategies to deal with bears that pose a threat to public safety under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act.

SAN FRANCISCO — The federal government today will publish its finding outlining its intention to consider designating areas in the main Hawaiian Islands as critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals. The finding, to be published in the Federal Register, comes in response to a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, KAHEA: The Hawaiian-Environmental Alliance, and Ocean Conservancy. The petition seeks to have beaches and surrounding waters on the main Hawaiian Islands protected as critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act for Hawaiian monk seals to help one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world avoid extinction

GLOBE-Net - September 26, 2008 - Offshoring - The Wal-Mart effect - Corporate Responsibility - These are some of the drivers behind the trend line towards more green and sustainable purchasing.

PORTLAND, Ore.— The Center for Biological Diversity today filed five separate lawsuits concerning Bush Administration political interference in designation of critical habitat for six western species, including the western snowy plover, California tiger salamander, southwestern willow flycatcher, Buena Vista Lake shrew and two California plants. The lawsuits represent the latest action in a campaign by the Center to reverse politically tainted decisions concerning dozens of endangered species.

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday announced that it would propose adding 48 species found only in Hawaii to the federal endangered species list. The Bush administration has established the worst track record of any administration for listing endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, so this action is long overdue.

PORTLAND, OR., October 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Meeting Strategies Worldwide announces the launch of its latest website tool, “Best Places to MeetGreen®.” The website provides two innovative resources, the Best Places to MeetGreen® Scorecard and Calculator, for helping meeting and event planners to select the best green destination for their group. The site is free to use and is located at http://www.bestplacestomeetgreen.com.

St. Petersburg, FL, 10/1/2008: Officials from The Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit land conservation organization, will join St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker and other elected officials on Saturday, October 4, to celebrate the grand opening of an expansion of the Pinellas Trail.

GLOBE-Net (September 29, 2008) - Universities are buying vegetables from local farms, driving hybrid vehicles, and promoting bicycle-sharing programs. Some even measure their campus carbon emissions, according to the Sustainable Endowments Institute, a research organization based in Massachusetts.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz— The Center for Biological Diversity, Grand Canyon Trust and Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter on Monday filed suit against Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne for authorizing uranium exploration near Grand Canyon National Park in defiance of a congressional resolution prohibiting such activities across 1 million acres of public lands in watersheds surrounding the Park.

Three prominent scientific associations today submitted comments critical of proposed regulatory changes that would eliminate the requirement that federal agencies consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service (the “Services”) to determine if their activities or decisions likely will affect species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

EERC fuel samples created from multiple renewable feedstocks were tested at a U.S. government facility to evaluate key specification parameters for JP-8, a petroleum-based fuel widely used by the U.S. military.

THI RiverWorks, Inc., based in Livingston, Mont., has been awarded a patent for its premier product, RiverWorks Rapid Assessment System

LOS ANGELES— The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Proposed Legislative Withdrawal to enable the eventual transfer of 365,906 acres of fragile public land in the Mojave Desert to the U.S. Marine Corps for bombing, tank training and other “live fire” exercises.

BASTROP, TX – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative announced today that it will be the first Texas electric cooperative to join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leaders program. By joining Climate Leaders, Bluebonnet pledges to reduce its corporate-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, continuing its ongoing commitment to environmental improvement.

SILVER CITY, N.M.– The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in eastern Arizona, where Mexican gray wolves roam, has proposed a new policy requiring proper disposal of livestock carcasses – the first time livestock owners would be tasked with a responsibility to prevent conflicts with wolves.

A new outreach program of Warren Wilson College called INSULATE! tackles community needs in Asheville, N.C., within a framework of sustainability that considers economic, environmental and social/cultural impacts.

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, with over 181,000 confirmed cases reported since 1990. A Northeastern IPM Center project is researching new approaches to managing ticks while reducing pesticide use.

(Glassdharma.com, Ft. Bragg, CA) Mounting concerns about the problems surrounding plastics usage has inspired one man from Fort Bragg to manufacture and market his own line of Glass Drinking Straws.