The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

ENN Environmental News Network
E-mail Edition 06/16/2004

EarthTalk: What happened to the "paperless office"?
The paperless office does appear to still be a distant dream. A recent University of California, Berkeley study found that, worldwide, the amount of printed matter generated between 1999 and 2002 not only did not decrease: It grew by 36 percent.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24625.asp

World's land turning to desert at an alarming speed, warns United Nations
The world is turning to dust, with land the size of Rhode Island becoming desert wasteland every year and the problem threatening to send millions of people fleeing to greener countries, the United Nations says.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24932.asp

U.S. Senate backs Bush on new nuclear weapons
The U.S. Senate Tuesday backed the Bush administration's plan to study a new generation of low-yield and earth-penetrating nuclear weapons, rejecting concerns that the research could spur an arms race.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24931.asp

Research indicates endangered mouse never actually existed
Amy and Steve LeSatz want to be able to teach their clients the finer points of riding and roping without having to trailer their animals 25 miles to the nearest public indoor arena whenever the weather turns miserable.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24892.asp

Ukraine announces it will continue to destroy rocket fuel
Ukraine will destroy thousands of tons of rocket fuel from nuclear missiles that were voluntarily decommissioned by the former Soviet republic, an official said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24934.asp

Australia unveils multimillion-dollar energy plan to help environment
Australia's government, which has refused to ratify the Kyoto protocol to reduce the world's greenhouse gas emissions, announced a new fund Tuesday to boost research into cleaner energy sources.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24935.asp

Carmakers may sue California on new emissions plan
Automakers are considering challenging in court California's plan to require vehicles sold in the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions almost 30 percent, an industry group said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24930.asp

Climate change experts despair over U.S. attitude
Climate change experts said Tuesday they are frustrated the U.S. government and the public are not taking the risk of global warming seriously.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24928.asp

Chevron demands that Petroecuador pay costs from lawsuit
ChevronTexaco Corp. demanded Tuesday that Ecuador's state oil company cover costs incurred during its defense in a decade-old lawsuit over environmental damage in the country's Amazon jungle.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24923.asp

U.S. House takes aim at Senate with energy bills
House Republicans launched a debate Tuesday to build new oil refineries and open an Alaskan wildlife refuge to drilling in an attempt to goad the Senate to act on a stalled energy bill.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-16/s_24927.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.

Atlantic Salmon Federation:
INTERNATIONAL MEETING OFFERS HOPE FOR WILD SALMON

Sustainable Forestry and Certification Watch:
ForestLeadership Inaugural Conference Date Announced

Natural Resources Defense Council:
Honda Says It Could Meet Global Warming Requirements

World Land Trust:
New Diploma Course in Conservation - a First for the World Land Trust

Marine Stewardship Council:
Alaska Pollock Recommended for Environmental Certification

Monterey Bay Aquarium:
Monterey Bay Aquarium Creates Center For Future Of The Oceans

European Anglers´ Alliance:
NASCO 21st Annual Meeting; NGOs stimulate review for future of international salmon management

Sustainable Energy Coalition:
27 Sustainable Energy Groups Urge Senate to Enact McCain-Lieberman Climate

WWF-US Communications:
WWF Supports Newly Issued Recommendation for Certification of Alaska's Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands Pollock Fishery

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society:
Quebec is lagging behind ...

IUCN - The World Conservation Union:
Experts Gather to Assess Status of North & Central American Sharks and Rays

University of North Carolina at Wilmington:
Aquarius mission studies how upwelling impacts Florida's coral reefs

Sustainable Energy Coalition:
Business, Environmental Groups Urge Bipartisan Support