Charity News from Monday, Mar. 11, 2002Statement of M. Cass Wheeler, chief executive officer, American Heart Association on federal tobacco lawsuitAmerican Heart Association | A news report disclosing the federal government's proposed remedies in its racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry appears to represent yet another needed piece in the puzzle to ensure that the public, particularly our children, are ... Reward Offered in Killing of California Sea Otter Defenders of Wildlife | Defenders of Wildlife is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the February killing of a sea otter found in Santa Barbara County. The sea otter is protected under both the federal ... Levin/Bond Proposal Could Actually Lower U.S. Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Environmental Defense | As the U.S. Senate continues work this week on energy legislation, there is much debate on the question of raising fuel economy standards and how this will impact vehicle safety. In contrast, last week's bipartisan proposal by Senators John Kerry... BP Unveils Broad New Initiative To Cut Greenhouse Gases Environmental Defense | Environmental Defense today praised BP, a member of its Partnership for Climate Action, for achieving its initial emissions reduction targets eight years early and extending its efforts to combat global climate change. Now, the company has again ...
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