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An eye-popping view of Mars
Welcome to Mars, in 3D, courtesy of NASA's Mars Exploration project, the world has been treated to its most detailed view of the Red Planet ever. This and other stories collected by the California Academy of Sciences.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11898.asp

Court of Final Appeal rules to preserve Hong Kong harbor
Hong Kong's top court ruled against a government plan for a big land reclamation project in the city's famous Victoria Harbor, saying the waterway was a natural heritage site that must be preserved.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11897.asp

Employee error puts nuclear plant reopening on hold
An Ohio utility asked federal regulators to delay a final inspection of a shutdown nuclear reactor, saying a minor incident suggested some workers aren't fully prepared to restart it.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11893.asp

Farmed salmon loaded with chemicals, study confirms
Farmed salmon contains far more toxic chemicals than wild salmon, high enough to suggest that fish-eaters limit how much they eat, U.S. researchers say.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11895.asp

Superfund lacks cash, EPA says
Cleanup work at 11 of the worst toxic dumps in the country hasn't started because the Superfund program doesn't have enough money, the Environmental Protection Agency's inspector general said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11890.asp

Key West is cracking down on cruise ships
Key West's city commission has asked cruise ships that dock in this island to pump their wastewater into the local sewage system instead of dumping it offshore.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11892.asp

Danish government supports 'skeptical environmentalist'
A Danish environmental researcher whose work was rebuked by a scientific panel says his government has set a precedent by coming to his defense.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11891.asp

Manila residents go two to a tub to save water
Couples in the Philippine capital could find themselves in hot water after being asked to start sharing the tub at bath time as part of a conservation drive.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11896.asp

Norwegian children pay tribute to Keiko, the killer whale
Hundreds of children laid stones on the grave of "Free Willy" movie star Keiko the killer whale in Norway in an emotional Viking-style ceremony.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-01-09/s_11894.asp

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Wildlife Habitat Council:
Wildlife Habitat Council Announces Record Number of Restoration and Enhancement Programs

WWF-US Communications:
Think You Know the World's Cutest Animal? Cast Your Vote Online and See if Your Favorite Wins

WWF-US Communications:
Finding that Global Warming Threatens Over One Million Species Underscores Urgent Need for Action

Rainforest Action Network:
Ford: Holding America Hostage to Oil

Chlorine Free Products Association:
Sustainable Paper Markets Summit