The Great Lakes Zephyr - Wind Energy & Hydrogen Journal

Friday, July 16, 2004

ENN Environmental News Network http://www.enn.com

E-mail Edition 07/08/2004

WRI inks pact with Indian industry to promote green business
The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Center of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) agreed recently to collaborate on various projects to advance sustainable enterprises in India.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25387.asp

National off-road vehicle policy proposed for forests, grasslands
The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday proposed restricting many off-road vehicles to designated roads and trails in federal forests and grasslands as part of efforts to curb environmental damage and ease conflict between visitors.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25664.asp

Squirrels Use Heat To Threaten Snakes
California ground squirrels look like cuddly, defenseless things. But faced with hungry rattlesnakes, they broadcast red-hot ire to the enemy by heating up their tails. The behavior, reported at a meeting of the Animal Behavior Society in Oaxaca, Mexico, is the first deliberate animal signal known to be communicated via heat.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25225.asp

Ecologists push shift from whaling to whale-watching
Whale watching off the coast of Genoa can be a life-changing experience for tourists and nature lovers.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25613.asp

Residents in Australia's capital are warned to beware of kangaroo influx
Residents in Australia's national capital were warned Wednesday not to bother starving kangaroos who are bounding through their streets and parks in search of food.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25663.asp

Wind farm blows new life into Spanish village
The village of Higueruela is dwarfed by the 15-story high windmills of Europe's largest wind farm, but none of its residents are complaining.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25660.asp

Los Angeles mayor calls for development ban in scenic Owens Valley
After being accused for nearly 100 years of stealing water from faraway Owens Valley, Los Angeles officials now want to preserve 500 square miles of the scenic area from development.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25665.asp

Government's ruling on shrimp tariffs does little to lift spirits of bayou fishers
The shrimp catchers of Lafitte and surrounding bayous should be happy: After years of complaining about unfair competition, the U.S. government has proposed tariffs on shrimp imports from China and Vietnam. But many believe the effort is a little too late.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25666.asp

Enron ex-chief Kenneth Lay is indicted, will surrender
Former Enron Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Kenneth Lay, who grew the company into an energy trading giant that became the ultimate symbol of corporate wrongdoing and greed, was indicted Wednesday and said he would surrender to authorities.

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-08/s_25662.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.

WWF-US Communications:

National Park of 'Gorillas in the Mist' Fame Victim of Severe Illegal Forest Clearing

California Safe Schools:

Clean & Green Aldama Elementary - Environmental Leader!

World Resources Institute:

Corruption's Corrosive Effect on the Environment

WWF-US Communications:

Ty Beanie Babies® Support World Wildlife Fund's Efforts to Save Pandas and Other Animals (Photos Available at Request)

United Nations Environment Programme:

UNEP Pollution Busting Project Unveiled for Western Indian Ocean

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition: