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Our Commitment to Boreal Forest Protection: Stronger Than Resolute

Todd Paglia | Posted 05.22.2013 | Green
Todd Paglia

While Resolute has proven unwilling to act in good faith, the other signatories of the historic CBFA remain committed to finding solutions for the Boreal. So am I.

If You Can't Beat Them, Try to Silence Them With Lawyers: Really, SFI?

Todd Paglia | Posted 04.22.2013 | Green
Todd Paglia

Sustainable Forestry Initiative is the best greenwashing that money can buy. That's why so many companies have dropped the SFI label and it's also why the premier green building system, LEED, has refused SFI's many attempts to make SFI certified lumber eligible for LEED green building points.

Indonesia's Protected Rainforests Disappearing

Dr. Reese Halter | Posted 05.24.2013 | Green
Dr. Reese Halter

The recent reports from Indonesia are sending a clarion wake-up call around the globe: Rapid illegal rainforest logging is escalating. School children...

Giant Sequoias -- Safe at Last?

Michael Brune | Posted 11.06.2012 | Green
Michael Brune

The giant sequoias are direct descendants of the enormous trees that once covered North America and loomed over dinosaurs in vast forests of fern and evergreen. Now they survive in just one small redoubt -- the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

INFOGRAPHIC: The Deadliest Jobs In America

The Huffington Post | Drew Guarini | Posted 10.09.2012 | Small Business

According to a new study of America's deadliest jobs by workplace safety education company eTrain Today, the deadliest industry, and those workers mos...

The Power of Ordinary Citizens: Using Science to Stop Logging

Ellen Moyer, Ph.D. | Posted 10.20.2012 | Green
Ellen Moyer, Ph.D.

The desire to create jobs in rural areas also motivates logging. Forests on public lands are particularly tempting to loggers because they have been less cut over than forests on private lands.

'Green News Report' - June 28, 2012

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 08.28.2012 | Green
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport. The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app!. IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Record he...

'Green News Report' - June 26, 2012

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 08.26.2012 | Green
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport. The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app!. IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Summer of...

'Ax Men' Season Finale: A Close Call For The Big Gun Loggers

Posted 05.21.2012 | TV

The two-hour Season 5 Finale of "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. ET on History) saw the men of Big Gun logging have a dangerously close call. A piece of equi...

'Ax Men': Shelby Is Grossed-Out By Davi's Toenails

Posted 05.14.2012 | TV

On "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. ET on History) Sunday night Shelby Stanga's new helper Davi had a rough day. First, Davi got stuck in a tree and dangled...

The Lacey Act and the Law

Rep. Earl Blumenauer | Posted 07.11.2012 | Green
Rep. Earl Blumenauer

Two days ago, I pointed out Senator Rand Paul mislead the public regarding the arrest of two men for violating the Lacey Act by illegally harvesting lobsters. Senator Paul responded and implied that it was I, in fact, who was misleading the public.

Truth Takes a Back Seat in Lacey Act Hearing

Rep. Earl Blumenauer | Posted 07.08.2012 | Green
Rep. Earl Blumenauer

The Lacey Act is common sense legislation that protects American workers and industries from illegally harvested or exported materials.

'Ax Men': Shelby Finds Historically Significant 'Monster Log'

Posted 05.07.2012 | TV

Logging is one of the most storied professions in Americana, and Shelby is a definite enthusiast on "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. ET on History). The trade h...

Almost Naked In The Rain On 'Ax Men'

Posted 04.23.2012 | TV

On "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. ET on History) Sunday night fan favorite Shelby Stanga took advantage of a thunderstorm to indulge in a so-called "cajun bat...

Illegal U.S. Timber Imports Endanger Peru's 'Uncontacted' Tribes, Says Report

David Hill | Posted 06.17.2012 | World
David Hill

According to the report, at least 22 companies in the U.S. imported millions of dollars of illegal mahogany and cedar between January 2008 and May 2010.

Bow & Arrow Attack Puts 'Ax Men' (And Crew) In Danger

Posted 03.26.2012 | TV

On "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. EST on History) Shelby "Swamp Man" Stanga's past came back to haunt him. And the camera crew. An old rival didn't like t...

'They're Going To Kill Me': Amazon Activist Lives In Fear Of Gangs

Posted 03.27.2012 | World

By Ana Aranha, Publica. An activist leader in the Amazon won protection from Brazil's National Security Force, but continues to live under threat. ...

Logger Joe Strips To Get A Raise On 'Ax Men'

Posted 02.27.2012 | TV

All the "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. EST on History) are tough, but Papac Alaska Logging's Joe Linderborg is definitely one of the toughest. Joe wanted ...

In Praise of Inefficiency

Carl Safina | Posted 04.22.2012 | Green
Carl Safina

Some people get rich by creating good things, and they support many people. But some people -- they used to be called robber barons -- succeed at others' expense. So just as wealth isn't necessarily bad, "efficiency" isn't necessarily good.

Fight Breaks Out Between The 'Ax Men'

Posted 02.20.2012 | TV

Tempers flared on "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. EST on History) and Rygaard Logging employees Dave and Fernando finally came to blows. The pair had been c...

Truck Driver Loses Logs, Narrowly Escapes On 'Ax Men'

Posted 02.13.2012 | TV

Logging is one of the most dangerous jobs in America, and on "Ax Men" (Sun., 9 p.m. EST on History) viewers got to see why. A trailer fully loaded ...

'Green News Report' - January 17, 2012

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 03.18.2012 | Green
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport. The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app!. IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: The owner...

Amazon Rainforest Loss At Lowest In 23 Years, Brazil Says

Reuters | Posted 02.05.2012 | Green

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region fell to its lowest in 23 years in the year through July, the government said Monday, attr...

Why Logging US National Forestland to Sell Timber to China Is a Really Bad Idea

Carol Pierson Holding | Posted 12.18.2011 | Business
Carol Pierson Holding

Forests are our treasures whose value to recreation, health and happiness is immeasurable. With financial returns from logging our national forests uncertain at best, how can we even think of cutting them down?

Asian Elephants And Land Mines: A Rescue Mission

Wendy Diamond | Posted 12.11.2011 | Travel
Wendy Diamond

Established in the 1990s, Thailand's Elephant Nature Park in Chang Mai sets out to help Asian elephants -- and visitors are welcome.