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ENN Daily News for 07/30/2004

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Study finds MBA graduates seek ethical employers
The fall of WorldCom, Enron, and Arthur Andersen, and the public humiliation of Kenneth Lay, Dennis Kozlowski, and Richard Grasso have caused the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, prompted the New York Stock Exchange to create new corporate governance standards for listed companies, and spurred major firms like the Walt Disney Company to adopt new, stringent, and wide-reaching guidelines for corporate ethics.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26289.asp

Deforestation threatens Amazon river, scientists warn
Deforestation has provoked drastic changes along many Amazon tributaries and scientists warned it was only a matter of time before it affects the main trunk of the river.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26321.asp

China faces summer energy shortage
China has ordered emergency shipments of coal by road and waterways to help ease severe energy shortages said to be the worst in two decades, state media reported.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26322.asp

Estimates of Amazon's greenhouse gas 'too low'
Many estimates of the amount of greenhouse gas given off by burning and deforestation in the Amazon are far too low because they fail to take account of gas released by rotting vegetation, researchers resported to a deforestation conference this week.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26314.asp

Bush administration lightens pesticide reviews for endangered species
The Environmental Protection Agency will be free to approve pesticides without consulting wildlife agencies to determine if the chemical might harm plants and animals protected by the Endangered Species Act, according to new Bush administration rules.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26320.asp

U.S. mad cow testing ignites criticism from both sides
The brown-and-white spotted calves appear happy and healthy as they amble through the tall grass of a northeastern Kansas field, never straying far from their mothers.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26319.asp

Mediators make final bid for deal at WTO talks
Buoyed by an apparent breakthrough in agriculture, mediators make a final bid on Friday for an accord that could inject new life into stalled global trade talks. http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26315.asp

New species of underwater bone-eating worm found
Two new species of primitive worms that feed off the bones of dead whales have been discovered off the coast of California.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26324.asp

U.S. attacks Iran nuke program, E.U. trio holds talks
France, Britain and Germany tried to put talks on Iran's nuclear program on track Thursday, but the United States said a showdown on Tehran's atomic ambitions was likely in the U.N. Security Council.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-30/s_26317.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

The Trust for Public Land:
New Wildlife Management Area in NJ Highlands

The Trust for Public Land:
TPL Buys More Time for Mu'olea Effort (HI)