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E-mail Edition 07/20/2004
 
EarthTalk: What are the environmental threats to Native Americans and their lands?
Like other minority and economically disadvantaged groups in the United States, Native Americans struggle disproportionately with environmental problems. Native lands in particular are impacted by the mining, forestry, and oil and gas drilling industries and in recent years have been increasingly targeted for nuclear waste storage.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_25800.asp
 
Huge wetlands-restoration project begins on San Francisco Bay
One of the nation's most ambitious environmental-restoration projects got under way Monday, as officials began the years-long process of turning industrial salt ponds on the edge of San Francisco Bay into marshes brimming with wildlife.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26009.asp
 
Republican who headed EPA criticizes Bush
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency for two Republican presidents criticized President Bush's record on Monday, calling it a "polluter protection" policy.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26010.asp
 
Whales do not compete with humans for fish, says study
Whales and dolphins are not depleting the world's fish stocks despite the sea mammals' enormous appetites, according to a scientific study unveiled at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) conference on Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26007.asp
 
India court orders release of payment to gas victims
India's Supreme Court ordered the government on Monday to distribute millions of dollars in compensation still due to the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy, which had been delayed due to legal wrangles, lawyers said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26003.asp
 
California pelican deaths puzzle wildlife officials
California's endangered brown pelicans are mysteriously starving to death during a bumper year for anchovies, their preferred prey, wildlife officials said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26002.asp
 
Cellular "Frankenpine" won't blend into park, critics say
Modern technology could alter a pristine Adirondack landscape that's captivated artists for more than a century.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26011.asp
 
Brazil's savanna is set to disappear by 2030, says report
Brazil's vast tropical savanna will disappear by 2030 if an area nearly the size of New Jersey continues to be cleared each year to transform it into the world's biggest grain growing area, a study published on Monday showed.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_25996.asp
 
DaimlerChrysler aims for mass-market, hydrogen-fueled cars in 10 years
Car giant DaimlerChrysler said Monday it hopes to sell pollution-free, fuel-cell cars to the public within a decade but acknowledges that making them cheap enough will be its toughest challenge.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26012.asp
 
Great Lakes states, provinces eye water protection
Officials from U.S. states and Canadian provinces abutting the five Great Lakes released a draft agreement Monday that would set standards and procedures governing any proposed diversion from the world's largest surface freshwater system. It would also provide for conservation measures for current use.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_25997.asp
 
Amazon burning makes Brazil a leading polluter
Burning of the Amazon rainforest has made Brazil one of the world's top 10 polluters, raising pressure on the government to curb destruction of the jungles, scientists said Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26000.asp
 
Now comes hard part for Bolivia's leader
Bolivian President Carlos Mesa faces huge challenges implementing his reforms of the natural gas industry without alienating Congress and Indian groups, after voters backed all five of his proposals to regain control of the impoverished country's main source of income.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26005.asp
 
France allows wolf cull after farmers protest
France said Monday it would allow up to four wild wolves to be killed this year after farmers complained the protected creatures were slaughtering their sheep.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-20/s_26004.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.