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Our Planet - Week of October 12th, 2008
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| |  | NEWS THIS WEEK |  | Ted Turner’s New Travel Rules
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released a dire report last week concluding that about a quarter of the world’s mammal species are heading for extinction.
Go to all articles - Go to this article |  | The Fall of the Mammals
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released a dire report last week concluding that about a quarter of the world’s mammal species are heading for extinction.
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | | Reporting by Roddy Scheer
| | THIS WEEK'S COMMENTARY |  | COMMENTARY: Changing Direction on Lead Rules
When It Comes to Lead, The EPA Needs New Answers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will issue new lead emissions regulations by October 15. But will they sufficiently monitor those cities and poor areas where the most at-risk children live? By Tim LaFond
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF E | | COVER STORY |  | Presidential Science Lessons
The Next President Faces Tough Decisions in Science and Policy
With nanotechnology, genetics and global warming on his plate, the next president faces difficult decisions in science and policy. He’s going to need the support of the science community that President Bush has pushed aside. By Josh McDaniel
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | FEATURES |  | Chasing the Chestnut
The American chestnut, which was virtually eliminated by the chestnut blight pathogen in the early 20th century, is being restored through several innovative programs around the country. By Brian Colleran
Go to all articles - Go to this article | | EARTHTALK |  | Week of 10/12/2008
Dear EarthTalk: What are these “ocean deserts” I’ve been hearing about? Also, didn’t I read that there was a huge mass of plastic bottles floating around somewhere on the ocean surface?
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve followed the trends in “eco-homes” now for many years. Are there equally encouraging things happening in the world of condos?
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