State passes subprime reform Gov. David A. Paterson on Tuesday signed into law legislation intended to address the effects of the subprime mortgage crisis in New York. The bill was passed by the Legislature in June.

HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed presents Zayed prize Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai presented the world's most prestigious environment award, the Zayed International Prize for the Environment carrying a total prize money of US$ 1 million in Dubai yesterday The first prize for Global leadership in environment was awarded to Dr.

By Richman, Barbara T This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the publication of Our Common Future, written by the World Commission on Environment and Development.

By James Kanter The human population is living far beyond its means and inflicting damage on the environment that could pass points of no return, according to a major report issued by the United Nations.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, United Nations Climate Change Envoy Dr. Gro Brundtland will speak at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. Dr. Brundtland will address the global challenges of health and climate change. Dr.