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ENN Daily News for 07/29/2004
 
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Sussing out polluters and the meaning of 'dolphin-safe'
This week Earth Talk tells how to find polluters in your community and what the 'dolphin-safe' label means for you and the tuna you eat.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26288.asp

Diplomats: Iran is testing nuclear-related equipment
Defying international concerns, Iran has resumed clandestine work linked to uranium enrichment, testing equipment and producing a gas that can be used to make nuclear warheads, diplomats say.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26281.asp

U.S. tells Europeans to 'hold firm' on Iran
The Bush administration is urging Britain, France, and Germany to "hold firm" against any new deals ahead of a meeting on Iran's nuclear program, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26276.asp

Audit finds federal efforts to clean Hanford groundwater ineffective
The U.S. Department of Energy has not made significant progress in treating contaminated groundwater at the Hanford nuclear reservation, a federal audit concluded.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26279.asp

U.S. distributor recalls Canadian ground beef
A Pennsylvania meat company voluntarily recalled 170,000 pounds of hamburger patties that contained Canadian beef products prohibited under safeguards against mad cow disease, the U.S. Agriculture Department said Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26277.asp

Bush plans to boost trade in methane to curb climate change
Hoping to export U.S. technology under the banner of fighting global warming, the Bush administration said it will provide seed money for private companies to help other nations use their own methane gas emissions as a cheap fuel.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26285.asp

Pakistan, India to discuss concerns over Indian dam
Pakistani and Indian officials will meet Thursday to discuss a controversial dam being built in Indian-controlled Kashmir that its neighbor claims will deprive it of crucial farming water, officials said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26280.asp

Nearly 3,000 dengue cases in Singapore
Cases of dengue fever in Singapore could surpass a five-year high in 2004, with authorities blaming the trend on a significant increase in the number of mosquitos breeding in public housing.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26287.asp

Clean-water advocate completes 315-mile swim of Hudson River
Sleek as a seal in his green and black wet suit, Chris Swain made the finishing strokes Wednesday on an eight-week, 315-mile swim down the Hudson River on behalf of cleaner water.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26283.asp

Firefighters struggle with forest fires in southern Portugal
Firefighters worked Wednesday to contain fires that swept through the southern Algarve province after three days of intense blazes destroyed thousands of acres of forest and protected lands.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26278.asp

Republic of Congo groups denounce Asians' fishing practices
Republic of Congo said it is investigating complaints of extensive illegal fishing by Chinese ships in the West African nation's waters, including alleged fishing with dynamite.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26286.asp

Alaska volcano showing possible eruption signs
An Alaska volcano that last erupted 14 years ago, raining ash on the state's largest city, is now rumbling with earthquakes that may be a precursor to another eruption, scientists say.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26275.asp

Federal judge in Florida orders government to protect nocturnal beach mice
The federal government has just over two years to reconsider its refusal to designate critical habitat to protect hundreds of endangered nocturnal beach mice found only on a Florida Panhandle peninsula.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-29/s_26282.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.

Save Our Wild Salmon:
Court Orders Federal Agencies to Continue Spill Program for Salmon

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network:
Canadian citizen science monitoring directory launched

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation:
Sample Water Fluoridation Costs