The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

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E-mail Edition 05/28/2004

Kiss those sweet red lips goodbye
As spring warms the southern seas in August, white steenbras begin to spawn along the coasts of South Africa. They're beautiful fish, silvery white with large eyes; prominent red lips; rakish, swept-back fins; and fetching flecks of gold on their upper scales.
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China embraces sustainability one city at a time
When China announced last November that it would impose strict new fuel-economy standards for small cars and minivans, it was only one sign that the world's most populated country is headed down a more sustainable path — while the United States moves in the other direction.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_23758.asp

High U.S. fuel costs put focus on renewable energy
With fuel prices at record levels, U.S. consumers are once again turning their attention to more efficient cars, companies are investing in renewable energy, and government programs are encouraging conservation.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24339.asp

Russia, U.S. to clean up nukes around the world
Russia and the United States agreed Thursday to lock away some of the most dangerous nuclear material scattered around the globe, but experts said that was no easy task.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24344.asp

Biomass could reduce CO2 emissions, says report
Using biomass, a type of fuel made of materials such as wood and manure, instead of coal to generate electricity could lower the world's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and create jobs, a report said Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24342.asp

U.S. needs stricter car fuel standards, says group
America should end its love affair with gas guzzlers to cool down red-hot prices at the pumps and cut oil imports, a consumer group urged on Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24343.asp

White House papers suggest cuts in new Bush administration for education, environment, research
The Bush administration has told officials who oversee federal education, domestic security, veterans, and other programs to prepare preliminary 2006 budgets that would cut spending after the presidential election, according to White House documents.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24346.asp

In about-face, Army scraps plans for environmental cutbacks
The Army scrapped plans on Thursday to curtail some environmental protections and contracts after learning from Pentagon budget officials it could make do with cuts elsewhere.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24345.asp

New Mexico fire spreads in "Smokey Bear" forest
A fire raging in a southern New Mexico mountain range, where a singed cub later named Smokey Bear was found clinging to a charred tree half a century ago, has consumed more than 25,000 acres, officials said Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24340.asp

Californians are downing too many beers without recycling bottles
Californians have a drinking problem: New research says they're downing too many beers without recycling the bottles.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24347.asp

Giant three-tired mushroom baffles experts in Congo
A giant three-tiered mushroom, which measures a yard across and was found in the tropical forests of the Republic of Congo, has left experts in the capital Brazzaville scratching their heads.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-05-28/s_24341.asp



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

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

Straus Communications:
The Rodale Institute® Wins Research Award

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

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

Atlantic Salmon Federation:
Islander Becomes Director, ASF Regional Programs

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

Center for International Climate and Environmental Research-Oslo:
Our changing solar system

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

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy:
Combat Summer Heat and High Electricity Bills with Energy Efficiency

Center for Biological Diversity:
Biologists move to protect Mojave rare plant habitat

Environmental Education Foundation:
HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & the ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION - Mold Symposium

Center for International Climate and Environmental Research-Oslo:
A long-term target for the climate