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ENN Daily News for 08/06/2004

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Green credit unions do well by doing good
While many of us may feel we don't have the extra money, let alone the spare time, to take the plunge into the vortex of socially responsible investing (SRI), just about everyone has a bank account.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_25226.asp

Environmental groups win biotech crops suit
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to identify where four companies are performing open-field testing of genetically modified crops in Hawaii.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26413.asp

Hiroshima mayor chastises U.S. for developing small nukes
The mayor of Hiroshima rebuked Washington on Friday, the 59th anniversary of his city's atomic bombing by the United States, for wanting to develop small nuclear weapons that he feared would be easier to use.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26412.asp

Mauritania seeks aid to battle locust swarms
Swarms of locusts spread across Mauritania Thursday after invading the capital Nouakchott and eating everything green in their path including the city's main soccer pitch and the president's gardens.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26409.asp

Movement down under to drive cleaner cars
The Australian government is urging consumers to give up their love affair with hefty four-wheel drive vehicles and opt instead for more environmentally friendly models.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26407.asp

California EPA wants to spur solar-home development
California officials are proposing that half of all new homes in the state be running on solar energy in 10 years, an effort spurred by $100 million in annual incentives paid for by electricity consumers.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26408.asp

South Asia monsoons inundate new areas, claim more lives
Heavy downpours inundated villages and claimed dozens of lives in northern and western India, where farmers had prayed for rain only a week ago amid a prolonged dry spell.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26406.asp

Great Bustards back in Britain after 172 years
In a scheme run by the British Great Bustard Project with Stirling University, 30 chicks of the rare, wild bird were hatched in Russia and flown over to Britain this week.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26411.asp

Grandfather nears end of 35-mile swim from Cozumel to Cancun
A 61-year-old Texan needed about 16 hours to swim the rough Caribbean waters between Cozumel Island and Cancun on Thursday, completing a journey meant to promote the protection of coral reefs.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26400.asp

Marine expedition finds life and mysteries in the deep
Norwegian scientists who explored the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean said Thursday their findings, including what appear to be new species of fish and squid, could be used to protect marine ecosystems worldwide.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26405.asp

First signs of El Nino arise in the Pacific Ocean
Warming water temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific last month may indicate the start of a new El Nino.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26404.asp

Ford unveils world's first hybrid SUV
The Ford Motor Co. kicked off formal production Thursday of a hybrid version of its Escape SUV, the world's first gas-electric hybrid sports utility vehicle and the first hybrid vehicle produced by an American automaker.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26401.asp

Pollution-related beach closures are increasing
The number of days that beaches closed or posted warnings because of pollution rose sharply in 2003 due to more rainfall, increased monitoring, and tougher standards, an environmental group said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26402.asp

Shark attacks along Texas coast are 'normal'
Three shark attacks off the Texas coast in the past two months are unusual but don't mean there are more sharks than normal along the beach or that they are getting bolder, marine biologists and other experts say.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-06/s_26403.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:
WWF Urges World Bank to Take Lead in Promoting Clean and Sustainable Energy Use

World Society for the Protection of Animals:
Animal groups call for amnesty on Greece's stray dogs

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution :
Dolphin Research Gets Boost from License Plate Sales

Global Response:
Ecuadorian Native Peoples Call for Halt to Burlington Resources Oil Exploration; Face Threat of Force

Fluoride Action Network:
Conference highlights fluoride health risks