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News release: ” A comprehensive new Kaiser Family Foundation survey of the experiences of New Orleans residents the second since Hurricane Katrina reveals a still-struggling population that gives very mixed reviews in key areas of the recovery efforts. Most residents feel forgotten by the nation and its leaders, yet are still optimistic about …
ABC News/Planet Green/Stanford University Poll Finds Concern for Environment, Support for Drilling “High energy prices are double-teaming with environmental concerns to prompt broad conservation efforts, with seven in 10 Americans saying they’re trying to reduce their “carbon footprint,” chiefly by driving less, using less electricity and recycling. More controversial are policy responses to the nation’s …
Human Rights Watch – Courting History – The Landmark International Criminal Courts First Years, July 2008: “This 244-page report examines the ICCs accomplishments and shortcomings since it began operations in 2003. The court was created to bring justice to the victims of gross human rights violations; so far the court has issued arrest warrants against …
“Fuelly is a site that lets you track, share, and compare your gas mileage. Simply sign up, add a car, and begin tracking your mileage. By recording and analyzing your mileage, you can see how much money you can save with small driving changes. You can also see how your mileage compares with EPA estimates …
News release: “Citizen satisfaction with federal government websites ended a losing streak by improving for the first time in a year, according to the second quarter report of the University of Michigans American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) E-Government Satisfaction Index. The Index rose 0.7% to 72.9 on the ACSIs 100-point scale. The study also found …
News release: “…the Bush administration is pushing changes which could dramatically weaken protections against overfishing already depleted ocean stocks, according to public comments filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER – a national alliance of local state and federal resource professionals). The thrust of the Bush plan would cede more control to the …
Tibet At A Turning Point – The Spring Uprising and Chinas New Crackdown – A report by the International Campaign for Tibet, August 6, 2008 (151 pages, PDF): “Since March 10, a tidal wave of mainly peaceful protests against the Chinese government has swept across Tibet.”
IEA Quarterly Coal Questionnaire (QCQ) – 1st Quarter 2008 (08/06/2008): “Provides detailed quarterly information about U.S. coal production by rank of coal for the 1st Quarter 2008. This information is submitted each quarter to the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris, France. All data are estimates and/or preliminary until released in the EIA Annual Coal …
