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ENN Environmental News
E-mail Edition 03/15/2004

EarthTalk: How can I tell if something is made from old-growth wood?
"Old growth" is often defined as trees that have been growing for approximately 200 years or longer. The problem, according to the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), is that the lumber industry classifies trees by lumber grades, not age, and because old-growth wood provides the highest quality lumber, it is highly prized. Most old growth in this country is found in the Pacific Northwest and California.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_13161.asp

Indonesia mulls death penalty for illegal loggers
Illegal loggers and corrupt officials who help them plunder vast tracts of virgin tropical forests may face the death penalty under a presidential decree to be issued next month, a senior an official said Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14046.asp

E.U. needs to do more to protect Arctic, study finds
The European Union has to take immediate action to protect its Arctic region from environmental disaster, the United Nations and the European Environmental Agency said Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14045.asp

Brazil struggles to slow Amazon destruction
Brazil unveiled long-promised plans Monday to stop destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14039.asp

Coca-Cola suspends production from plant in southern India
American soft drink giant Coca-Cola suspended production at a south Indian plant on Monday, following a government order to stop using groundwater until monsoon rains start in June, a company official said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14044.asp

Australia will seize vessels found illegally fishing, says government after court ruling
Foreign ships that fish illegally in Australia's Antarctic zone can now be seized after a court upheld a landmark ruling aimed at stopping poachers in the country's territorial waters, the federal government said recently.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14047.asp

Alleged ecoterrorist is arrested in Canada for 2001 arson of logging trucks
A fugitive radical environmentalist has been arrested on charges of setting fire to logging and cement trucks in 2001, the FBI announced Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14043.asp

U.S. "tick rider" agents guard against Mexican cows
Federal agent Ken De Yonge rides the north bank of the Rio Grande River on horseback, hunting down illegal border crossers with a sharp eye, a sturdy rope, and a magnifying glass.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14041.asp

Neil Young tour is powered by vegetable oil
Neil Young wants to talk about vegetable oil.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-16/s_14038.asp



Environmental Marketplace Updates (Become a Member)

We'd like to encourage you to visit our Environmental Marketplace where you'll learn about some amazing environmentally-focused businesses. A few examples:

Endangered Species Chocolate Company, a company created in an effort to raise environmental and social awareness. Using premium, all natural and organic chocolate as a medium for their message, the ESCC hopes to effect change in commerce and instill a sense of responsibility in consumers and the corporate world as well. Learn more about the Endangered Species Chocolate Company

G.A.P. Adventures, an exciting travel company that was born with a vision of travelling while respecting the land and her people. While others focus on attractions and creating a western environment, their vision is face-to-face travel at a grassroots level. Learn more about G.A.P. Adventures

ShoreBank Pacific, the first commercial bank in the United States with a commitment to environmentally-sustainable community development. Learn more about ShoreBank Pacific

University of California Press is the nonprofit publishing arm of the University of California. They publish and distribute a full spectrum of distinguished works. One such work is the recent photography book published by Sierra Club Books, "Urban Forest--Images of Trees in the Human Landscape" by David Paul Bayles. Learn more about UC Press/Sierra Club Books.

Worldwise, a leading supplier and brand of environmentally responsible consumer products that are changing the way Americans feel about the look, feel, price and performance of earth-friendly products. Worldwise is guided by the principle of sustainability--a step beyond conservation that maintains the planet's natural functions, resources and beauty. Learn more about Worldwise

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The Trust for Public Land:
Key Cascade Foothills Parcel Protected (WA)