Clear Skies plan blocked as Bush misses Earth Day event
President Bush faced weather delays and missed the Great Smoky Mountains trip while urging support for the Clear Skies air pollution plan. He touted a wetlands pledge amid criticism from allies and environmentalists over global warming and pollution limits, noting the plan stalled in Congress.
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Lawrence Earth Day events highlight transit freebies parade
From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Lawrence Transit System will offer freerides and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prairie Park Nature Center will host Earth Day activities. The fifth annual Earth Day Parade starts at 10:45 a.m. at Watson Park and travels to Massachusetts Street, ending near South 1 p.m. celebrations follow.
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Earth Day politicians face public apathy in this 35th anniversary outlook
On Earth Day 35th anniversary environmental leaders debate strategy as public support lags. Polls show Americans want clean air water and wildlife protection yet rank environmental issues behind jobs health care and national security. Critics blame messaging and a shift toward market driven policy while Bush administration proposals could ease regulations.
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