Saturday, March 15, 2008

03/14/2008 TO Enviro-news

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Uranium Mining at Grand Canyon
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/031408EB.shtml
Environment News Service says: "One of the great natural wonders of the world - the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River - is threatened by uranium exploration. Three conservation groups filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the approval of up to 39 new uranium drilling sites within a few miles of Grand Canyon National Park."

Britain and France Push EU to Look at Green Tax Plan
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/031408EC.shtml
Reuters reports: "Britain and France pushed for the European Union to cut sales tax on green products on Friday even though the head of the European Commission voiced strong reservations about the idea."

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