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Read about endangered species, then take action to protect them. Join the Discussion: From Our BlogsTue, Oct 07, 2008 Wed, Oct 01, 2008  St. Louis -- Tomorrow Senator Biden and Governor Palin will debate. Here's a question the media might usefully ask, premised on the idea that Americans ...
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Washington, D.C. -- As the Bush Administration thankfully winds down, Senator Barbara Boxer tried to conduct a hearing on their stewardship ...
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Sierra Club Report: The New Economy of the West
The economy of the West is undergoing a transformation, from relying on logging, mining, and oil, to relying on the unspoiled landscapes and abundant wildlife that support recreation and tourism. If we protect them now, they will provide a powerful economic asset for generations to come.  Download the new Sierra Club report.
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Protected public lands are among the nation's most valuable economic assets. Increasingly, economic growth in The West stems from services to the rising number of residents who want to live and work in places surrounded by protected natural areas and visitors who are drawn to the recreational opportunities these places offer. Several studies have shown that scenery and recreational opportunities are influencing decisions about where people live and do business.