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ENN Environmental News Network
E-mail Edition 03/22/2004

EarthTalk: What is the environmental impact of the United States' consumer habits?
Your next-door neighbor just bought a Hummer. That long-untouched parcel of land around the corner just became home to a new strip mall. And on your short bicycle trip to the office you count dozens of discarded soda cans and bottled water containers with pretty nature scenes on them.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_13808.asp

Keeping it clear: Where the zebras and wildebeest roam
No other place on Earth boasts such a wide variety of wild animals so close to a bustling metropolis. Lions, giraffes, and ostriches roam freely against a backdrop of skyscrapers and jets landing at Kenya's international airport.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14255.asp

Ireland plans weight-based garbage tax to promote recycling
Ireland, which has been a trailblazer in environmental initiatives, announced plans Monday to charge its citizens according to the weight of the garbage they produce, a measure designed to promote recycling.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14251.asp

Government leans toward stretching out power plant cleanup of mercury pollution
The Bush administration is leaning toward stretching out plans for reducing mercury pollution from power plants through the marketplace rather than rely on technology for quick cuts. Some plants would be able to buy their way out of reducing emissions.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14248.asp

Turning the Kalamazoo from a river choked by pollution to one with clean, clear waters
The Kalamazoo River has almost always been a part of W. J. Love's life.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14254.asp

Mohawk Indian tribe seeks court order to stop icebreaking on St. Lawrence
The St. Regis Mohawks sought a federal court order Monday to stop icebreaking on the St. Lawrence River, claiming the practice could cause spills, harm fish, disrupt the shoreline, and release contaminants.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14247.asp

New international wetland restoration program to start in Yucatan
A new international partnership for wetland restoration is, as its first action, dedicating $750,000 to help restore the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve area just south of Cancun in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, officials announced.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14246.asp

Russia seizes China-bound truck with 800 bear paws
Russian customs seized a truck heading for China after agents uncovered a load of animal parts, including nearly 800 severed bear paws prized for exotic dishes, Russian media reported recently.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14242.asp

Congressman seeks answers to claims of environmental crimes at former nuclear weapons plant
A Colorado congressman has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to respond to claims that environmental crimes at the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant were covered up by the Justice Department.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-23/s_14249.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








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

Redefining Progress:
EARTH'S RESOURCES OVERUSED BY 15%:
DEEPENS PLIGHT OF POOREST NATIONS

World Resources Institute:
Africa Braces for the Fallout of Global Warming

Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation:
Pew Fellow Graham Robertson to Protect Seabirds from Fishing Lines

Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation:
Pew Fellow Craig Smith to Protect Pacific Ocean Ecosystems from Fishing and Mining

IUCN - The World Conservation Union:
Call for Entries to Excellence in Environmental Journalism Awards