The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

ENN Environmental News Network
E-mail Edition 03/29/2004


EarthTalk: How many rainforests are protected worldwide?
Determining how much rainforest land is protected worldwide depends on how you define "rainforest." Researchers at the Worldwatch Institute in Washington, D.C., have identified three different types of rainforests.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_14032.asp

Firm pleads guilty in Massachusetts oil spill
A New York company whose barge spilled thousands of gallons of oil off the Massachusetts coast last year has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and will pay a $10 million fine, a federal prosecutor said Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22295.asp

U.N. environment summit opens, targets ocean dead zones
The United Nations opened a global environment summit Monday, warning about the growing number of dead zones in the world's oceans but painting a picture of a greener planet with an increase of vegetation in many regions.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22302.asp

Raw milk cheese: Scapegoat or sacred cow?
Blessed are the raw milk cheese makers! But only if fear doesn't line the guts of American policy wonks.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22293.asp

Pinprick attacks on global warming gain popularity
When Helen and Michael Allen got married in England last year, the wedding bill included an unusual item: about US$220 to clean up gases blamed for causing global warming.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22298.asp

Health officials say tests would detect Rocky Flats pollution
State health officials looking into allegations of environmental misdeeds at the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant said Monday their tests would detect any signs of dangerous pollution levels lingering at the site.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22303.asp

As natural gas prices rise, utilities plan new coal-fired plants
Coal, spurned for decades by power plant builders, is enjoying something of a renaissance as natural gas prices drive up the cost of generating electricity.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22306.asp

Dust storm blankets Chinese capital
One of the worst dust storms to hit northern China in years swirled into Beijing on Monday, turning the skyline of the sprawling capital into a monochrome of gray and prompting afternoon commuters to put on surgical masks.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-03-30/s_22297.asp



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

United Nations Environment Programme:
Methyl bromide approved for temporary uses after Montreal Protocol phase-out deadline

Sustainable Forestry and Certification Watch:
MEDIA ADVISORY: ForestLeadership initiative to be announced on April 1st in Vancouver

Pennsylvania IPM Program :
Popular Children's Publication About Pests Now Available in Spanish

Fluoride Action Network:
Groups challenge EPA's approval of Dow's Sulfuryl fluoride

United Nations Environment Programme:
Dead Zones Emerging as Big Threat to 21st Century Fish Stocks

Pennsylvania IPM Program :
Penn State Insect Integrated Pest Management Publications Available in Spanish

Center for Biological Diversity:
Petition filed to protect the yellow-billed loon under the ESA