The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

ENN Environmental News Network http://www.enn.com
E-mail Edition 07/14/2004
 
The time for renewable energy is now
While there was certainly no shortage of hot air during Canada's recent federal election campaign, at least some of it was channeled in the right direction: wind energy.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25690.asp
 
World's appetite for tuna poses threat to supply in under-policed seas
Over thousands of springtimes, as far back as Homer's Odyssey, the fishers of Favignana have battled giant bluefin tuna lured into vast chambers of intricate netting. This year, the nets were empty.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25814.asp
 
New York "mongo" hunters find treasure in trash
Author Ted Botha wanted to furnish his New York apartment inexpensively so he turned to an unusual showroom: the city's sidewalks where furniture and bric a brac are routinely recycled.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25813.asp
 
USDA probe finds holes in U.S. mad cow testing
A government investigation Tuesday gave the U.S. Department of Agriculture poor marks in testing cattle for mad cow disease, saying the agency was neglecting to test the majority of cattle most at risk.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25810.asp
 
Sustainable agriculture in Marin County
On this week's radio program Beyond Organic , join host Jerry Kay — publisher of the Environmental News Network (ENN.com) — to find out what's happening in agricultural west Marin and the potential ramifications for other communities.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25803.asp
 
Argentina OKs Monsanto's Roundup Ready GMO corn
Argentina, the world's No. 2 corn exporter, has approved planting of genetically modified Roundup Ready corn, even though top crop buyer Europe still shuns it, government officials said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25812.asp
 
Brazilian army to join fight against deforestation
Brazil's environment ministry is teaming up with the army to fight illegal deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25815.asp
 
Dell, HP expand recycling programs
The world's two largest personal-computer manufacturers have gotten a little greener.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25816.asp
 
NASA again postpones launch of pollution-study satellite Aura
The launch of NASA's Aura satellite was put off again Tuesday because of an unknown problem with the craft's recorder, officials said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25818.asp
 
World trade gloom grows as poor nations stand firm
Poor nations insisted on Tuesday on special treatment for cotton in global trade talks, signalling a tough stance in key negotiations later this month on liberalizing world commerce.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25808.asp
 
U.S. to proceed on Nevada waste site despite ruling
The Bush administration will proceed with a plan to build a nuclear waste site in Nevada this year, despite a court decision ordering it to prevent radiation leaks for more than 10,000 years, a senior Energy Department official said on Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25811.asp
 
Animal liberationists vow to stop kangaroo shooting in Australia's capital
Animal-rights activists vowed Tuesday to get between a professional hunter and kangaroos hopping around a dam near Australia's capital to save 800 of them from being culled.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25819.asp
 
U.S. military talks to Nigeria over Gulf of Guinea
A top U.S. general has held talks with Nigerian military chiefs on security in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, set to become one of the world's top oil supply hubs within a decade, officials said Tuesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-14/s_25805.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.
 
The Green Guide Institute:
Got Dioxin?
 
World Resources Institute:
Coal Powers Philippine Mangrove Reforestation
 
Rainforest Action Network:
Environmental activists 'grill' Wells Fargo for not getting on the wagon