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Environmental Foe Nominated
The battle over President Bush’s judicial choices moved into the environmental
arena in February with the nomination of William G. Myers III, a longtime lobbyist
for mining interests and a leading critic of environmentalists, to a seat on
the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) asserted
that the nominee was unsuitable because "he has dedicated most of his career
to advocating for interests that opposed laws protecting the environment." Myers
is on record as saying that environmental regulations are akin to King George’s
tyranny over the American colonies.
Delay Tactics
Late last year the BLM released proposed changes to grazing regulations which
will ultimately hurt the long-term sustainability of America’s western
landscapes. One of the most damaging changes would drastically increase the length
of time the BLM has to correct grazing management problems. At the first public
meeting on the proposed rule changes, in Salt Lake City, agency representatives
refused to answer questions posed by members of the public who asked for clarification
after watching a BLM slide show explaining the new rules. For more, go to sierraclub.org/pressroom/releases/pr2004-02-04a.asp.
Prius Named Car of the Year
Motor Trend magazine recently announced its selection of the Toyota Prius as
the 2004 Car of the Year. Now in its 55th year, the title of Motor Trend Car
of the Year is the most coveted award in the auto industry. "We believe
the performance, engineering advancements, and overall significance of the Toyota
Prius merits [this] distinction," said Motor Trend’s Editor-in-Chief
Kevin Smith. "It provides a promising look at a future where extreme fuel-efficiency,
ultra-low emissions, and exceptional performance will happily coexist." Are
you listening, Detroit?
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