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Thirty years ago, the scientist James Lovelock worked out that the Earth possessed a planetary-scale control system which kept the environment fit for life. He called it Gaia, and the theory has become widely accepted. Now, he believes mankind's abuse of the environment is making that mechanism work against us. His astonishing conclusion - that climate change is already insoluble, and life on Earth will never be the same again....

Paul Watson for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has offered to withdraw from the current campaign against the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary if either the Australian or New Zealand Government agrees to take Japan to court over the whaling issue. He said that if the Australian and New Zealand Government had serious concerns for human safety in regard to confrontations between conservationists and whalers then they should make a proper legal challenge....

The Bicycle Film Festival is seeking submissions for its sixth annual Festival. The event will feature dozens of different films on a variety of bicycle styles - from BMX to urban bike culture, cycling to commuting....

Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Americans, who make up only five percent of the world's population, use nearly a third of its resources and produce almost half of its hazardous waste. Add overwork, personal stress, the erosion of family and community, skyrocketing debt, and the growing gap between rich and poor, and it's easy to understand why some people say that the American Dream is no bargain. Many are opting out of the consumer chase, redefining the Dream, and making "voluntary simplicity&quot...

Contrary to a recent Times-Standard article, Pacific Lumber has more available old-growth groves and they continue their efforts to cut them....

Global warming has triggered the decline of hundreds of species of frogs and toads by helping a deadly skin infection to spread across the world....

Judge Samuel Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court has also raised concerns among environmentalists. Greenpeace, the National Environmental Trust, Earthjustice, Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club have all publicly opposed Alito's confirmation....

The Sea Shepherd continues to follow the Japanese whaling fleet. Following the collision of the Nisshin Maru and Arctic Sunrise on January 8, the Japanese factory ship fled the scene at high speed. Whaling has recommenced on January 11,with Greenpeace activists disrupting the hunt. Here follows a report from Captain Paul Watson on board the Sea Shepherd Conservation Ship, Farley Mowat steaming toward the location of the Nisshin Maru factory ship....

Environmentalists want France to order back an asbestos-laden aircraft carrier which is at the centre of a major row over its voyage to the world's largest ship graveyard on India's west coast....

ALERT! MONDAY, is the last chance to express your support for a new Landmark / Significant Tree Legislation before the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, January 10, 2006, 2PM City Hall. This is a much needed first step, sending a big message, our living environment is valuable and important for everyone’s health....