The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

ENN Environmental News Network
E-mail Edition 06/09/2004

EarthTalk: How can I reduce the number and amount of toxins to which my new baby is exposed?
Since babies are so much smaller and their metabolism rates are so much higher than those of adults, proportionately they are exposed to higher doses of toxins from everyday foods and consumer products.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24374.asp

The Grand Canyon is ailing, but panel can't agree on a prescription
It's hard to get the sense anything is wrong in the Grand Canyon while floating through it. On a recent spring morning, the Colorado River was cool and calm. Trout leapt, splashing back into the river with a plop. Stands of salt cedar lined the banks, offering shade from the desert heat.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24692.asp

Environmentalists seek ban on bottom trawl fishing
Environmental groups urged the United Nations this week to ban so-called bottom trawl fishing in international waters, calling the practice the most destructive fishing practice on the high seas.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24697.asp

Polystyrene foam from old boat docks is becoming a significant source of pollution
Every spring, as scores of volunteers scour the shorelines of the Lake of the Ozarks looking for trash, much of their haul is chunks of floating, dingy blobs.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24694.asp

Norwegians use popcorn to simulate a massive oil spill
A major exercise focused on cleaning up ocean oil spills is bound to be popular with the wildlife of a Norwegian fjord. Instead of creating a mess of sticky crude, the experts are dumping popcorn.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24693.asp

U.K. scientists say uncultivated patches could help skylarks
Leaving patches of farmland uncultivated could help reverse the dramatic decline in Britain's skylark population, scientists said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24695.asp

New space shot aims for insight into ozone layers
A new satellite blasts off this month with the dual goals of gaining key information on the Earth's ozone layers and creating a blueprint for the search for other life-bearing planets, scientists said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24696.asp

Farmington, Maine–area residents oppose planned wind-turbine generators
Opponents of a wind farm that would put up to 40 turbines along the tops of its two mountain peaks in unorganized townships in the Carrabassett Valley region asked county commissioners recently to join them in their fight to stop the project in this pristine region.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-06-09/s_24698.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.

Natural Resources Defense Council:
Supreme Court Allows Old Mexican Trucks to Pollute U.S. Communities

Ocean Futures Society:
First Floating AOTE Program To Be Launched By Ocean Futures Society & Radisson Seven Seas Cruises In Polynesia

National Arbor Day Foundation:
Builders and Developers Recognized in Building With Trees Award Program

Save Our Wild Salmon:
Bush Administration Spurns Science and Sacrifices Wild Salmon Again

The Trust for Public Land:
Key Acquisition for Egan, MN, Greenway