Exxon Exxposed – Again & Again

As hot springers, we need to continuously remain educated in regard to sensitive environmental issues. In a shameless display of allegiance to ExxonMobil, Bush’s Energy Secretary, Samuel Bodman, has hand-picked former ExxonMobil CEO Lee Raymond to lead an influential study to develop policy solutions to America’s energy crisis!ExxposeExxon.com has set up an online action campaign …

A Wrong Righted & Idaho Government Continues a Dark Plight

I was informed earlier today by Jonathan Oppenheimer of the ICL (Idaho Conservation League) that the 2001 Roadless Rule had been reinstated – a monumental victory for the environment and all who enjoy it. A wrong righted.The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule was created to establish a nationwide blanket to protect inventoried roadless areas as …

Protect Wildlife in Wilderness Areas – URGENT

*OK, not this wolf exactly but hundreds of others who are just as cute.The U.S. Forest Service wants to use an array of poisons, traps and shooting — including aerial gunning to wipe out wolves and other carnivores in designated wilderness areas.Under the proposal, federal agents could chase down and kill bears or other carnivores …

A Dark Day for the Environment

On Friday, May 26th, despite opposition from over 100 conservation groups and thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, the United States Senate confirmed former Idaho Senator/Governor Dirk Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior.Brock Evans, President of the Endangered Species Coalition had this to say in regard to Kempthrone’s new position: “The vote to confirm Mr. Kempthorne as …