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Originally posted here By LAWRENCE MESSINA Associated Press Writer CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Federal scientists continue to study whether coal waste pumped into tapped-out underground mines can poison local drinking water, amid signs of cancer and other serious diseases in coal-producing areas, lawmakers learned Wednesday. “We don’t know much about coal slurry chemistry,” Bill Orem,…

Just thought you should know that Leonardo DiCaprio has heard about mountaintop removal and wants you to do something about it! Be sure to watch his newest movie about Global Warming. An if you have kids, they’ll love Leonardo’s list of music and resources just for them.

[ Switzerland ] In an important step forward for international collaboration on the sustainable management of the world’s natural resources, the High Conservation Value (HCV) Resource Network launched its Network Charter and is seeking Network participants. A powerful concept in forest management, the High Conservation Values developed out of the Forest Stewardship Council ‘s principles…

Paper’s Inquiry Finds Serious Flaws in Mine Safety – All Things Considered, November 10, 2006 • Melissa Block talks with Ken Ward Jr., staff writer at The Charleston Gazette, about his investigation into mine safety. Ward found that 90 percent of mine deaths could have been avoided if safety regulations had been followed. He says…

Steven Hayward, a Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, reported this week on NPR’s Living on Earth that the president has been striking a different tune on energy and environmental issues of late. Mike Allen [from Time] reported that he was talking to a senior White House official who said that Bush was getting…

In Tuesday’s election, voters in 23 states approved 99 ballot measures to provide $5.73 billion for state and local government funding for land conservation. The total is a record, eclipsing the previous local spending record of $5.68 billion, set in the general election in November, 1998, according to figures compiled by the Trust for Public…

The Courier-Journal in Louisville, KY recently published an article that raises important questions about job loss due to rising energy prices. Read for you self. “Coal’s pitfalls and promises: One change seems certain in tackling warming: Electric rates will rise” “I need a job just like everybody else,” said George Christian, 48, who works in…

The 2006 Pickin’ for the Mountains was a huge success for Appalachian Voices. More people came out this year than ever before! With all the great live music and fresh food, we raised a lot of money and had a great time too! Thank you to everyone who showed support by donating prizes, buying tickets,…

[ Tennessee ] International Paper has completed the previously announced sale of 900,000 acres of forestland in Louisiana , Texas and Arkansas to TimberStar Southwest, whose lead investor is TimberStar, a subsidiary of iStar Financial Inc., for approximately $1.13 billion in cash and notes. …the parties also entered into a 50-year fiber supply agreement for…

Give Nike the boot and step out in ethical trainers DO IT Give Nike the boot and step out in ethical trainers. Fair Deal Trading has launched the first pair of shoes to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for producing sustainably sourced rubber soles. News notes are courtesy of Southern Forests Network News…