Disturbing the ancients

Article Abstract:

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.

Chile, Protection and preservation, Natural resources, Rain forests, Cedar, Cedars, Clearcutting

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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.

Laws, regulations and rules, Campaign funds

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Campaign for cleaner corporations

Article Abstract:

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.

Electric utilities, Statistics, Energy industries, Paper industry, International Paper Co., Westvaco Corp., Chemical industry, Energy industry, Environmental policy, Union Carbide Corp., Southern Co., Texaco Inc., Petroleum refineries, MAXXAM Inc., Westinghouse Electric Corp., Offenses against the environment, Environmental crimes

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