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E-mail Edition 04/21/2004

Parks are only the start of conservation
Recently I discussed new studies offering further evidence that the Earth is undergoing the sixth major extinction event in its 4 billion year history, the first since the dinosaurs disappeared 65 million years ago.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_22823.asp

U.S. oceans report says coastal areas are in peril
Pollution, overfishing, and poor management have put North America's oceans in serious peril, but it is not too late to save them, the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23013.asp

Mexican intellectuals demand end to Canada seal hunt
Forty-seven Mexican writers and artists are demanding that Canada end a baby seal hunt, citing the two countries' environmental ties under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23023.asp

Institute warns of water shortage if food production practices are not changed
A report released Tuesday warned that if more is not done to reduce the amount of water used to produce food, the effort to reduce the number of the world's malnourished people would be jeopardized.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23025.asp

Attorneys general criticize military environmental exemptions
The attorneys general of 39 states urged Congress this week to reject a U.S. military request for exemptions from environmental laws.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23030.asp

Schwarzenegger seeks to boost hydrogen-fueled cars
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at making California the leader in introducing environmentally friendly hydrogen-fueled cars in the years to come.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23017.asp

Amnesty denounces U.S. government, oil companies over rights abuses
Amnesty International denounced the United States Tuesday for funding and training Colombian soldiers in what the group claimed were efforts to protect American and European oil interests in Colombia, saying some of the troops have been accused of human rights abuses.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23022.asp

Government lists beluga sturgeon as a threatened species
The government said Tuesday it was listing the beluga sturgeon as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, which could lead to a reduction or ban of U.S. imports of the prized beluga caviar.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23024.asp

Lawn chemicals linked to dog cancer, says U.S. study
A study that links lawn chemicals to bladder cancer in Scottish terriers could help shed light on whether they cause cancer in some people, U.S. researchers said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23016.asp

Kerry says environmental efforts boost the economy, provide jobs
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, with Tampa Bay as a backdrop, pledged on Tuesday to toughen beach and coastal protections while contending that protecting the environment improves the economy and creates jobs.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23021.asp

U.S. is keen to rejoin global warming debate
The United States, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, wants to rejoin the global warming debate but is adamant that its lone approach to environmental issues is a success.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-04-21/s_23014.asp



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

Competitive Enterprise Institute:
New Study on the Politics Behind Pesticides and the West Nile Virus

Natural Resources Defense Council:
U.S. Must Act Immediately and Decisively on National Oceans Report, Says NRDC

Pennsylvania IPM Program :
Live, Creepy, Crawly Performances Educates Students

International Policy Network:
Roll back malaria, indeed : experts say international agencies far from achieving a "malaria-free" future

Marine Stewardship Council:
California Salmon Fishery Seeks Environmental Certification

Mangrove Action Project:
Late Friday News #135

Environmental Defense :
U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report: Oceans in Crisis

World Resources Institute:
Boosting the Market for Sustainable Business

African Wildlife Foundation:
AWF and Tanzania Celebrate Opening of New Visitor Center

Pennsylvania IPM Program :
School Reduces Pesticide Use While Educating Students

Coast Alliance:
Coast Alliance Urges Action on Ocean and Coastal Policy in Response to National Oceans Report

Project NatureConnect, Institute of Global Education:
Earth Day Web Site Shows Degradation of Natural Resources can be Reduced by Nature-Connected Psychology

Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary:
Great ape research center hires Setka

Earthwatch Institute:
Young Whales Flirt with Their Future