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ENN Daily News for 08/12/2004

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Understanding diversity the first step in protecting it
A massive deep-sea expedition in the North Atlantic recently uncovered hundreds of species of fish and squid, including several that appear to be new to science. The expedition made headlines, but some readers may have been left wondering, "So what?"
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26485.asp

Survey shows most organic farmers say prices are holding steady, some predict rise
From alfalfa to oats to wine grapes, prices for organic produce and products have held steady for more than half of the nation's organic farmers, and more than one-quarter said they are seeing prices inching up, a new survey shows.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26502.asp

Flame retardants found in salmon meat
Farmed salmon, already found to carry higher levels than wild salmon of chemicals such as PCBs, may also contain higher levels of flame retardants, environmental researchers said Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26488.asp

Bangkok's canals, once its lifeline, losing ground to urban sprawl
Along the banks of the canal, women in rowboats grill fish and sell fresh bananas. Families eat on floating pavilions, rocked gently by waves from passing boats.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26497.asp

Appeal rejected on plan to poison California stream to aid "rarest trout"
The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday rejected environmentalists' appeal of a plan to poison a stream south of Lake Tahoe to aid what wildlife officials call "the rarest trout in America."
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26496.asp

Dissolvable plastic and "bionic" gloves take honors at Australian science awards
A plastic that dissolves in water and a bionic glove that can restore movement to paralyzed hands were among the winners of Australia's top science awards.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26503.asp

Iraq pipeline fixed, sabotage threat rises
Crews finished repairing a main pipeline in southern Iraq on Wednesday after sabotage stopped operations for three days, but a threat by an anti-U.S. militia raised the specter of more disruptions to exports.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26490.asp

Japan begins probe into worst nuke accident
Investigators milled around a rusty 30-cm (12-inch) steel pipe at a nuclear plant in western Japan on Wednesday, trying to determine what caused it to rupture, causing the deadliest accident in Japanese nuclear industry history.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26491.asp

Bangladesh flood victims return home to new worries
Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis made homeless by one month of nationwide floods are slowly returning from shelters, but many find they are facing a new battle for survival.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26494.asp

Millions of locusts headed for Darfur, say experts
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26489.asp

Some dolphins are born socialites
Some people are born to be the life and soul of the party — and so, it seems, are some dolphins.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26492.asp

Construction renewed on Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline
Workers resumed construction of a pipeline seen as key to reducing Western dependence on Middle East oil, after the builders met Georgian demands to protect a gorge famed for its mineral springs, officials said Wednesday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26501.asp

Firefighters battle fire on natural gas rig in Mediterranean for a second day
Firefighters battled for a second day Wednesday to contain a fire burning on a rig pumping natural gas out of the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt's semiofficial news agency reported.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26499.asp

L.A. fights spread of West Nile virus
The city of Los Angeles Wednesday approved an emergency measure to curb the spread of the nation's most deadly West Nile virus outbreak by penalizing citizens who allow standing water on their property.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26487.asp

U.K. scientists are allowed to clone human embryos
British scientists said on Wednesday they had received permission to clone human embryos for medical research, in what they believe to be the first such licence to be granted in Europe.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-12/s_26495.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.

National Audubon Society:
AUDUBON AND PARTNERS PUBLISH MISSISSIPPI'S FIRST BIRDING TRAIL MAP

World Resources Institute:
Wireless Points the Way in Africa

National Audubon Society:
Local Officials, Citizen Groups Expose Bush Administration Plans to Exploit America's Forests

Earth Island Institute:
Stunning Court victory for Dolphin Protection

Rainforest Action Network:
Rainforest Action Network Launches BuyGoodWood.com

United Nations Environment Programme:
Can the Return of the Olympic Games to Greece Inspire a Return to Nature?

The Trust for Public Land:
178 Riverfront Acres Donated to West Point, GA

Earth Island Institute:
2004 Brower Youth Awards Honor Outstanding Student Environmental Leaders

The Trust for Public Land:
Groundbreaking for New NYC Playground

The Trust for Public Land:
52 Acres Near Chattahoochee River Protected (GA)

Ocean Futures Society:
JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU CARRIES OLYMPIC TORCH

Straus Communications:
Farmers and Fishermen Fix Marine 'Dead Zones' - New study shows that composting manure counteracts environmental disasters

Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement :

Brownfields 2004: Gateway to Revitalization

Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement :
CBN Advisory Panel Announced