News from February 2008
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 1, 2008
News Release: The governments of the United States, Brazil and the European Union (EU)-the world's major producers of biofuels-today released an analysis of current biofuel specifications with the goal of facilitating expanded trade of these renewable energy sources. Spurred by increased market demands, this report...
By USDA Newswire | Feb 1, 2008
News Release: In response to a fast-spreading syndrome called colony collapse disorder (CCD) that's striking honey bees nationwide, scientists at Agricultural Research Service (ARS) bee laboratories across the country are pooling their expertise. They want to learn what's causing the disappearance of the honey bees...
By Interior Newswire | Feb 1, 2008
News Release: There is an extra day to enjoy ranger led snowshoe walks in Rocky Mountain National Park! Mondays have been added to the regular schedule which includes Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays throughout the winter on the east side of the park.
By US DOT Newswire | Feb 1, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today wrote to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to request that he immediately list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Senator Boxer was joined on the letter by Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)...
