Opinion
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Bush continues to press for ANWR oil drilling
Opinion -Despite congressional opposition that earlier appeared to kill the chances for tapping energy resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), President George W. Bush continues to push for arctic drilling as part of his national energy plan. -
Recent forest fires traced to reduced logging
Opinion -A growing number of severe forest fires in recent years has many environmental scientists convinced America should open up its National Forests to a greater annual timber harvest. -
Klamath Falls bucket brigade protests water shutoff
Opinion -More than 20,000 people held a “bucket brigade” in Klamath Falls, Oregon on May 7 to protest the federal government’s decision to cut off irrigation water that serves more than 90 percent of the farmers in the area. -
‘Smart Growth’ a major cause of traffic congestion
Opinion -To no one’s surprise, the latest traffic congestion numbers from the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) show that traffic congestion is increasing across the nation. -
American diplomats sign POPs treaty
Opinion -American diplomats signed the Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) treaty at a gathering in Stockholm, Sweden on May 21-23. -
Answering Critics of the Pharmaceutical Industry
Opinion -Complaints about prescription drug prices have escalated in recent months. Critics contend drugs cost too much and point to drug company profits as the reason why. -
CarCare and Medicare: A Fable for Today
Opinion -“Cars are just too expensive for seniors,” thundered the politician as he unveiled his new plan. Not daring to anger the AARP lobbyists nearby, his colleagues bobbed their heads in agreement. When the vote came up, the bill passed with nary a nay vote. -
Kentucky Offers New HIP
Opinion -Kentucky Access, the state’s new high-risk health insurance pool, has enrolled 164 Bluegrass State residents who previously were unable to afford or obtain health insurance, typically due to a pre-existing condition. -
Indian land claims teach valuable lessons
Opinion -Publisher's note: Environment & Climate News often addresses the important role played by secure rights to private property in protecting the environment. (See this issue's centerspread, for example. -
Annual CAFE fight underway
Opinion -In 2000, as part of its decision to freeze CAFE standards for another year, Congress directed the National Academy of Sciences to prepare a new report on fuel economy, due by July 2001. -
DDT Key to Third World’s War on Malaria
Opinion -Some one million African, Asian, and Latin American lives could be saved annually by the substance blamed for the near-extinction of the bald eagle. The Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Treaty, which the U.S. -
Environmentalists seek ESA protection for local orcas
Opinion -Anti-logging and anti-commercial fishing advocacy groups on May 1 petitioned the federal government to grant endangered species status to a group of Pacific Northwest orcas known as the “southern residents. -
The Heart and Soul of an Excellent Education: William Bennett
Opinion -"The influence of geographic factors diminishes as technology grows. -
Homeschooling on Technology’s Leading Edge
Opinion -Supported by rapid advances in communications and in instructional technology, parents today are finding it easier than ever to educate their children at home, and to reject not only the "free" uniform educational offerings of their local public schools -
Teacher Union Lists Top 10 Voucher Supporters
Opinion -If you're "very wealthy" and provide financial support for school vouchers to help children get a better K-12 education, there's a good chance you were considered for inclusion in the National Education Association's article, "Ten Reasons to Speak Out -
Reversal of Fortunes
Opinion -On June 28 all seven justices of the appellate court reversed Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's order to break up Microsoft into two separate companies. However, Microsoft is not out of the woods. -
Choice Fades on Capitol Hill
Opinion -As Congress got to work on reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) just before Memorial Day, it appeared President George W. -
Cleveland Voucher Case Appealed to U.S. Supreme Court
Opinion -On May 23, Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery petitioned the U.S. -
How Well Are Our Public Schools Run?
Opinion -A common attack on any kind of choice school not owned and operated by the local school board is that such schools are not accountable to the public, and thus must be strictly regulated to prevent possible misuse of public funds. -
Voucher Programs Around the World
Opinion -Although there has been limited success in establishing government-financed school voucher experiments in the K-12 education system in the United States, the use of vouchers and voucher-like programs as mechanisms for enhancing parental choice in the -
K12.com
Opinion -Initial Assessment Parents are free to choose where their child begins learning with K12, but the company offers an Internet-based initial assessment of the child's competency in math and language arts. -
Airlines seek speedier reviews for new runways
Opinion -Responding to increasing flight delays and overcrowded airports, airline industry officials are urging government officials to streamline the environmental review process for the construction of new runways. -
California energy crisis deepens
Opinion -California continues to be plagued by a severe energy shortage, leading to higher prices and rolling blackouts. As the crisis deepens, state politicians face growing anger at home and stinging criticism from across the nation. -
Defending Cyber Schools and Homeschooling Parents
Opinion -When the Western Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School began operating this school year, it drew approximately 500 students from 105 school districts across the state.
