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ENN Environmental News Network
E-mail Edition 03/12/04

The Bush administration packs the courts with anti-environmental judges
For more than 30 years, environmental laws ranging from the Clean Air Act to the Endangered Species Act have provided a formidable weapon for activists and ordinary citizens trying to protect the environment. While the environment does not always prevail in court, litigation has become an essential protection tool.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_12995.asp

Genetically modified corn threatens Mexico's native species, says NAFTA study
If left unchecked, modified genes spread by imported U.S. biotech corn threaten to displace or contaminate native varieties in Mexico, the birthplace of corn, a NAFTA watchdog panel said Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13975.asp

U.K. is hub of thriving illegal ivory trade, said activists
Britain is at the center of a thriving trade in illegal ivory, a business that is likely to boom if, as expected, limited sales of stockpiled tusks are approved next week, environment activists said on Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13969.asp

Nevada gold mine plan raises prospect of polluting in perpetuity
On a high-desert mountain where prospectors first struck it rich in the 1860s, the world's largest gold mining company plans a major expansion that critics say could pollute the environment for tens of thousands of years.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13976.asp

Feds ban U.S. commercial swordfish fishing in much of Pacific to save turtles
The federal government banned commercial fishing for swordfish in a large swath of the Pacific Ocean on Thursday in a move to protect endangered sea turtles who were being killed or injured by the hooks.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13973.asp

Conservation works: United States' water use is holding steady
Water use in the United States has been stable since the mid-1980s despite population growth, a sign that conservation works, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13974.asp

FDA says details on U.S. mad cow blood ban is weeks away
A U.S. government rule banning the use of animal blood in cattle feed could take as long as two months until publication, acting Food and Drug Administration commissioner Lester Crawford said on Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13971.asp

Mercenary intrigue spotlights West Africa's oil curse
Oil should have brought wealth and development to bitterly poor West Africa, but instead it has fueled wars, coup plots, and even mercenary intrigue.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13970.asp

Canada passes bill to ban human cloning
Controversial Canadian legislation designed to ban human cloning while permitting research on stem cells from embryos received final parliamentary approval Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-12/s_13972.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:

Alternative Energy Store, retailer for solar panels, windmills/wind turbines, inverters, solar water pumps, solar home heating systems and other solar and wind electric power systems for your home or business. If you'd like to learn about powering your home with solar and wind energy, their recent article offers a wealth of information. Read their story

Bullfrog Films, the oldest and largest publisher of videos and films about the environment in the United States. Bullfrog Films is pleased to present "Deconstructing Supper", a film that explores the phenomenon of industrial agriculture and genetically-modified organisms. Learn more

Chelsea Green Publishing, founded in 1984, has become known as the preeminent publisher of Books for Sustainable Living. One such book is "Seeds of Deception," which presents overwhelming evidence documenting serious potential health problems associated with the hi-tech foods that Americans eat every day. "Seeds of Deception"

Garden Kids, a leading manufacturer of fair wage organic cotton clothing for kids, celebrating ten years in business this spring! Their line of clothing can be viewed and purchased online. Learn more about Garden Kids

Grounds for Change, a specialty coffee business, roasting 100% organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffee beans fresh to order. All of their products are purchased under fair trade standards. Why is buying certified organic coffee so important?

Today's Press Releases (Become an Affiliate)
Direct from non-profit environmental and educational organizations.

Wildlife Conservation Society:
Grizzly Bears Expanding In Southern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

National Audubon Society:
AUDUBON PUBLISHES "IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS OF CALIFORNIA"

Earth Policy Institute:
China's Shrinking Grain Harvest: Effect on World Food Prices

World Resources Institute:
Russia's Call on Global Warming

Redefining Progress:
US Economic Health overstated by $7 trillion

World Resources Institute:
WRI Warns of Worsening Warming as Climate Treaty Celebrates Tenth Year

Sea Turtle Restoration Project:
Online Calculator Helps Consumers Prevent Mercury Poisoning

International Fund for Animal Welfare:
IFAW Commends China's Ivory Seizure, Illegal Trade Continues

Rainforest Action Network:
RAN Issues Earth Day Deadline To US Mega-banks

International Fund for Animal Welfare:
Illegal sale of ivory out of control in the UK

Earthjustice:
California Law Under Attack in NAFTA Case

National Center for Policy Analysis:
Climate Change Research Program is a Good Step

Alliance to Save Energy:
Alliance to Save Energy Summit on Energy Efficiency - Building a Competitive Advantage - 11/5/03

Alliance to Save Energy:
Efficiency Tax Incentives, Appliance Standards Positive Steps, Says Alliance to Save Energy, But Fails To Fully Tap Efficiency

Alliance to Save Energy:
Alliance to Save Energy Lauds Toyota for Making Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Prius Trendy Award-Winner

Alliance to Save Energy:
U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Higher Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency - Standard Will Save Consumers $1.1 Billion a Year, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Alliance to Save Energy:
State of the Union Fails to Recognize Energy Efficiency as Path To Economic, National Security, Says Alliance to Save Energy

Alliance to Save Energy:
Consumers Can Ease Pain of High Gas Prices with Tips from Alliance to Save Energy