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E-mail Edition 05/27/2004

Peregrines nest in San Francisco and other stories
For the first time in 70 years, peregrine falcons have successfully nested atop a San Francisco skyscraper. Brian Walton and David Gregoire of the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group have been carefully monitoring the nest, which is located on a high ledge outside the headquarters of the Pacific Gas &Electric Company at Beale and Mission streets. The young parents are tending two healthy chicks.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_23965.asp

World pays heavy price for global airline boom
In Sydney airport's crowded international terminal, passengers make last-minute passport checks or fret over toddlers in strollers as they wait in the snaking line to check in for the 23-hour flight to London.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24291.asp

Death toll from floods in Dominican Republic and Haiti nears 2,000
The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Haiti and the Dominican Republic rose to at least 1,950 on Wednesday with the discovery of more than 1,000 bodies in a Hatian town.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24288.asp

U.S., Russia work with U.N. on global nuke threat
The United States, Russia, and the U.N. are working to round up nuclear material across the globe to keep it out of the hands of rogue states and militants trying to acquire anything from crude "dirty bombs" to atomic weapons.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24290.asp

EPA issues fine over release of nerve gas on Pacific wildlife sanctuary
The U.S. Army and a contractor were fined nearly $52,000 for releasing a deadly chemical weapon on a wildlife sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean, federal environmental officials announced Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24294.asp

Tokyo to spend US$897 million more if Japan wins experimental nuclear fusion plant, says report
Tokyo would boost its investment in the world's first large-scale nuclear fusion plant by almost US$1 billion if the project's sponsors build the reactor in Japan, a newspaper reported Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24296.asp

Scientists find bacteria living in toxic soil at Washington nuclear reservation
Scientists have discovered bacteria swarming in the toxic sediment beneath underground tanks that have leaked radioactive waste at the Hanford nuclear reservation, home to some of the most highly contaminated soil in the world.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24297.asp

California governor launches fuel-conservation drive
Brake gradually, keep your tires properly inflated, and obey the speed limit: That was the message from California's Hummer-driving Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as he called on state residents to cut back on gasoline consumption in response to record prices.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24289.asp

U.S. arrests seven animal rights militants
Seven animal rights militants were charged Wednesday with terrorizing officers, employees, and shareholders of a British company in New Jersey that uses animals to test drugs, prosecutors said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24292.asp

Administration looking at ways to boost gasoline supplies, may ease environmental rules
The Bush administration is considering easing environmental requirements for a multitude of gasoline blends and streamlining permits for new refineries to increase fuel supplies and fight soaring prices, Commerce Secretary Donald Evans said Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-27/s_24295.asp



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

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation:
Dentists Award the Cavity-prone and Toothless

Straus Communications:
The Rodale Institute® Wins Research Award

Atlantic Salmon Federation:
Islander Becomes Director, ASF Regional Programs

Redefining Progress:
BAY AREA FOOTPRINT 33 TIMES TOO LARGE FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Center for Biological Diversity:
Court strikes down USFWS decision to not list the Queen Charlotte Goshawk under the Endangered Species Act

Transboundary Watershed Alliance:
Bc And Redfern Fail To Stop "Acutely Lethal" Pollution From Tulsequah Chief And Big Bull Mines

African Wildlife Foundation:
Community Lodge to Open in Botswana's Okavango Delta

Rainforest Action Network:
Grassroots Movements To Converge For Unique New Festival