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ENN Daily News for 08/17/2004

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EarthTalk: How are pesticides, particularly malathion, dangerous?
Organophosphate pesticides (OPs), which include the widely used insecticide malathion, are chemically related to nerve gases developed during World War II. For decades, scientists have been debating whether such pesticides cause birth defects, cancers, and other health problems. http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26436.asp

Journalist groups complain Homeland Security is skirting environmental disclosure rules
About a dozen journalist organizations complained Monday that a proposed Homeland Security Department policy would impede the public release of information on environmental hazards.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26564.asp

Thai court acquits wildlife activists in shark fin lawsuit
A court acquitted wildlife activists Monday who claimed shark fin soup sold in Thailand may contain mercury poison, an allegation that provoked a 110 million baht (US$2.65 million, euro2.14 million) lawsuit by local sellers of the Chinese delicacy.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26568.asp

Federal managers are told to protect wildlife and delay energy projects
The Interior Department said Monday it will begin delaying some new oil and gas drilling projects until the effects on wildlife are studied more thoroughly.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26563.asp

Japanese knotweed threatens rare native plants
Fat, red-speckled shoots of Japanese knotweed, like a forest of blood-spattered asparagus spears, emerge each April from a mound of dead canes to form a jungle of 10-foot-tall plants. http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26569.asp

European eel population is collapsing
When a poacher with a baseball bat mugged Dutch biologist Willem Dekker to steal a batch of baby eels he caught for research, Dekker knew the European eel was a species in trouble.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26570.asp

India urges Bangladesh not to kill stray elephants
Authorities in northeast India urged Bangladesh on Monday not to kill about 100 wild elephants who have strayed across the border and gone on a rampage, killing 13 people and injuring dozens more.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26559.asp

Albanians protest sea oil pollution allegedly from Greek ship
Dozens of Albanian demonstrators spilled oil and dead fish in front of the Greek Embassy on Monday to protest what they said were Greek ships polluting the country's southwestern shore and keeping tourists away.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26565.asp

Chavez survives recall and vows to deepen revolution
Venezuela's left-wing President Hugo Chavez easily won a referendum on his rule and Monday offered to open a dialogue with opponents while also vowing to intensify the reforms at the heart of the nation's political conflict.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26560.asp

Maggie the lonely elephant to remain in Alaska zoo
America's northernmost elephant is staying put, to the relief of many visitors at the Alaska Zoo and to the consternation of some animal advocates who say the African-born pachyderm needs a warmer climate, more space, and the company of her own kind.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26561.asp

From north to south, Nevada's drought deepens as government mulls disaster declaration
A Las Vegas shopping center is trucking in water from as far away as Canada to fill its fountains. Reno will have to dip into its drought reserve supply for the first time in a decade. The most popular public ramp on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe is closed because there's not enough water to float a boat.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26567.asp

Charley victims sweat through long lines to wait on basics
Driven from splintered trailers, roofless condos, and powerless suburban homes, Hurricane Charley's hungry victims sweated through long lines Monday to find food, showers, and drinking water three days after the storm left their lives in shambles.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26562.asp

Old Montana mining city is historical attraction, not scenic treasure
Thousands of people come to Montana for its mountain splendor, world-class fishing, and Western flavor. Then there is Butte, the antithesis of the Montana postcard, an old mining town slowly getting off environmental life support.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-17/s_26566.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.

New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation:
Fluoridation: No Benefit, Another Study Shows

United Nations Environment Programme:
UNEP and ATHOC Help to Kick the Butts Out of the Olympics

Center for Biological Diversity:
LAWSUIT FILED TO PROTECT HABITAT FOR FIVE RARE PLANT SPECIES

Earth Island Institute:
New Campaign Fights to Protect Tropical Reefs