The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

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E-mail Edition 06/11/2004

Cuba's new environmentalism faces challenges
The students of the escuela primeria in Los Tumbos, a village nestled deep within the rich agricultural province of Pinar Del Río, constantly hover around the computer awarded to the school a year ago. Their computer runs off of two small solar panels that gleam in the sun when not subjected to occasional rain showers in early summer.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_23757.asp

U.S. city's lights-out policy saves migrating birds
Turning out the lights of city skyscrapers is helping to save the lives of thousands of birds migrating across North American cities to their spring breeding grounds.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24795.asp

California seen readying plan to cut auto emissions
California regulators will unveil a plan Monday that would require automakers to reduce vehicle emissions by as much as 30 percent on cars sold in the state by 2015, a San Francisco environmental group said Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24800.asp

Report says sage grouse are holding their own but face serious threats
The sage grouse, a once-abundant game bird under consideration for federal protection, faces serious threats to its survival, a new report says.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24808.asp

Mendocino's GMO vote sparks action
This spring Mendocino County, California, voters banned production of genetically modified (GMO) crops and animals there. Mendocino is the first county in the United States to implement such a ban, inspiring people across the country and the world to follow suit.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_22782.asp

China's pandas are procreating but not out of the woods
China's giant pandas are rebounding from the brink of extinction, thanks to an improved and expanded habitat, but they are not out of the woods yet, forestry officials said on Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24796.asp

Urban firefighters are learning to battle growing threat of wildfires
Urban firefighters are learning tactics for battling wilderness blazes as cities and suburbs increasingly encroach upon undeveloped wooded areas.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24804.asp

Government proposes more Alaskan land for oil and gas drilling
The federal governments wants 387,000 more acres available for oil and gas drilling in Alaska, a proposal criticized by environmentalists.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24807.asp

Australian rock star to run for parliament
The former singer of Australian protest rock band Midnight Oil joined opposition Labor on Thursday to help attract the green and youth vote ahead of an election expected within months.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24801.asp

California farms' dependence on delta water highlighted by levee failure
The levee that broke in the heart of the state's complex irrigation system put 1 million acres of irrigated Central Valley farmland on alert for possible water cutbacks, just as peak irrigation season begins.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24805.asp

Southeast Asian nations are becoming dumping ground for toxic waste, says Greenpeace
Recent illegal shipments of toxic waste from Taiwan to Malaysia reinforce the urgent need for Southeast Asian countries to agree on regulations to stop richer countries from using the region as a dumping ground, Greenpeace said Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24803.asp

Indian, Pakistani officials to discuss controversial dam in Indian-held Kashmir, says report
Indian and Pakistani officials will meet this month on a dispute over a dam that India is building in its portion of disputed Kashmir and that Pakistan fears will deprive its farmers of water, a news report said Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24806.asp

"Doggie, speak" has new meaning in language study
A clever border collie who can fetch at least 200 objects by name may be living proof that dogs truly understand human language, German scientists reported Thursday. The dog, named Rico, can fetch a newly introduced object when asked, even if he has never heard the name of the object before, the researchers say.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-11/s_24799.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:

Adventure Life Journeys - an unusual travel company. Adventure Life takes a holistic approach to travel and is dedicated to expanding ecological and cultural awareness. Visit them on the web at http://www.adventure-life.com/index.html.

Alternative Energy Store - retailer for solar panels, windmills/wind turbines, inverters, solar water pumps, solar home heating systems and other solar and wind electric power systems for your home or business. Visit them on the web at http://www.altenergystore.com.

Environmental Construction Outfitters of New York - For over 15 years ECO of NY has been monitoring the issues related to safer, healthier, and environmentally responsible building products and systems. Visit them on the web at http://www.environmentaldepot.com.

Garden Kids - a children's clothing manufacturer dedicated to providing superior quality clothing using environmentally friendly products and socially responsible business practices. Visit them on the web at http://www.gardenkids.com.







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

The Trust for Public Land:
Endangered Salamander Habitat Protected (CA)

The Trust for Public Land:
Watershed Land Near Hiram College Protected (OH)

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy:
Coalition Calls for a New Energy-Saving Standard

United Nations Environment Programme:
Global clean-up of toxic PCBs promoted by UNEP

Great Ape Trust of Iowa:
Great Ape Trust of Iowa unveiled

Center for Environmental Economic Development (CEED):
Province Moves Toward 100% Electricity from Wind Power