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E-mail Edition 07/07/2004
Invisible world needs better PR
Scientists often lament about the loss of biodiversity occurring worldwide as a result of human activities. It's an important issue because humans rely on this diversity of life to maintain the natural services that we depend on: things like clean air and water. But protecting life diversity is exceedingly difficult if we don't even know what we're trying to protect.
Scientists often lament about the loss of biodiversity occurring worldwide as a result of human activities. It's an important issue because humans rely on this diversity of life to maintain the natural services that we depend on: things like clean air and water. But protecting life diversity is exceedingly difficult if we don't even know what we're trying to protect.
Israel's renowned Red Sea corals are close to extinction
In their heyday, the corals along the shores of the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat were a hot spot for divers drawn by one of the most spectacular and biologically diverse reefs in the world.
In their heyday, the corals along the shores of the Israeli Red Sea resort of Eilat were a hot spot for divers drawn by one of the most spectacular and biologically diverse reefs in the world.
U.N. urges action after mountain gorillas' habitat is destroyed
The United Nations urged Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday to protect vital ape habitats on their borders after a huge swathe of forest was cut down on the Congolese side.
The United Nations urged Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday to protect vital ape habitats on their borders after a huge swathe of forest was cut down on the Congolese side.
Honduras says it is cancelling Canadian mining concession
The government is canceling the mining concession of a Canadian company over allegations that it was exploiting a nature reserve, Attorney General Sergio Zavala said Tuesday.
The government is canceling the mining concession of a Canadian company over allegations that it was exploiting a nature reserve, Attorney General Sergio Zavala said Tuesday.
Congolese rebels accused of exterminating Pygmies
A group of Pygmies living in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been targeted for extermination by rebel groups battling in the mineral-rich Ituri and Kivu region, a human rights group said on Tuesday.
A group of Pygmies living in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been targeted for extermination by rebel groups battling in the mineral-rich Ituri and Kivu region, a human rights group said on Tuesday.
Fair Trade certification helps consumers choose social justice
On this week's radio program Beyond Organic, join host Jerry Kay — publisher of the Environmental News Network (ENN.com) — as we explore the connection between food and social justice.
On this week's radio program Beyond Organic, join host Jerry Kay — publisher of the Environmental News Network (ENN.com) — as we explore the connection between food and social justice.
U.N. says sub-Saharan Africa faces food emergency
Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa face food emergencies this year because of locusts, poor rains, civil strife, and HIV/AIDS, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Tuesday.
Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa face food emergencies this year because of locusts, poor rains, civil strife, and HIV/AIDS, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Tuesday.
Hurricanes spur growth of plankton in the ocean
Like a desert bursting into flower after a rare rainstorm, seemingly barren stretches of the ocean bloom with plankton after hurricanes pass by. The bursts of life were measured by satellite studies following 13 hurricanes from 1998 to 2001.
Like a desert bursting into flower after a rare rainstorm, seemingly barren stretches of the ocean bloom with plankton after hurricanes pass by. The bursts of life were measured by satellite studies following 13 hurricanes from 1998 to 2001.
In the desperate flight to escape Sudan, there is no time to bury the dead
On a rocky, wind-swept plain, four men stand with hands lifted in prayer over a freshly dug grave. There lies Djali Djabir, a Sudanese farmer who survived a militia attack and weeks of flight through the desert only to die in a refugee camp in Chad. Countless others were left where they fell, their families too frightened to stop and bury them.
On a rocky, wind-swept plain, four men stand with hands lifted in prayer over a freshly dug grave. There lies Djali Djabir, a Sudanese farmer who survived a militia attack and weeks of flight through the desert only to die in a refugee camp in Chad. Countless others were left where they fell, their families too frightened to stop and bury them.
Western governors say wait on sage grouse listing
Eleven western governors have asked federal authorities not to grant a special protected status to the greater sage grouse — a move that could threaten oil and gas drilling in the Rocky Mountains — until local groups finish studying the issue, officials said Tuesday.
Eleven western governors have asked federal authorities not to grant a special protected status to the greater sage grouse — a move that could threaten oil and gas drilling in the Rocky Mountains — until local groups finish studying the issue, officials said Tuesday.
PetroChina gets licences to explore in South China Sea
Energy-starved China has allowed its top oil producer PetroChina to explore for oil and gas in the southern part of the South China Sea in an area industry sources said was near the disputed Spratly Islands.
Energy-starved China has allowed its top oil producer PetroChina to explore for oil and gas in the southern part of the South China Sea in an area industry sources said was near the disputed Spratly Islands.
Report finds Rio Grande is not a toxic threat
The Rio Grande does not pose a toxic threat to human or aquatic life, according to a study prompted by unconfirmed fears about the safety of the water.
The Rio Grande does not pose a toxic threat to human or aquatic life, according to a study prompted by unconfirmed fears about the safety of the water.
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:
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.
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