Fighting Over Forests
Will a Bush Administration effort open hundreds of thousands of acres of public land to private development? Full Story »
Posted by Melva HackneyWill a Bush Administration effort open hundreds of thousands of acres of public land to private development? Full Story »
Posted by Melva HackneyThe coverage gives voice to right wing exploiters, and the people who want to preserve the water, fish, and ranching life style. The environmental effects of selenium may be a new topic for some.
This opinion piece is poorly balanced, and does not deal with the major factor, the last-minute action by Clinton that put huge territories off limits for any use, one of several extreme actions designed to embarrass the incoming administration. The vast set-aside had little justification and caused much damage. The piece does not give a fair report on the situation.