Disturbing the ancients
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Clearcutting activities by timber companies threaten Chile's rain forests. A variety of tree species, particularly alerce cedars, are being cut down to supply the Asian lumber industry. The Chilean government and conservationists are campaigning to stop these destructive logging practices.
Publication Name: Buzzworm
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0898-2996
Year: 1992
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$100 campaign contribution limits
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There has long been a search for a law that will limit campaign contributions and thereby restrict the influence of special interests groups, and a $100 contribution limit is proving to be a promising approach. Several groups in various states are pursuing the strategy.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1996
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Campaign for cleaner corporations
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Union Carbide Corp., International Paper Co., MAXXAM Inc., Southern Co., Texaco Inc., Westinghouse Electric Corp., and Westvaco Corp. are some of the worst corporate polluters in the world. Statistics on environmental damages caused by these corporations are presented.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1995
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