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ENN Daily News for 08/24/2004

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EarthTalk: How can I attract wildlife to my backyard?
The key essentials for attracting wildlife to your property include an abundance of native plants as a food source, a water supply, and some form of shelter to encourage nesting.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26556.asp

Scientists say risk of water wars is rising
The risk of wars being fought over water is rising because of explosive global population growth and widespread complacency, scientists said recently.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26656.asp

Mysterious lobster threat is migrating north
It's summer on Maine's coast, but this morning Philip Bramhall pulls on a hooded fleece shell with his rubber overalls to heave 50-pound (22.5-kilogram) lobster traps around his boat's deck. He doesn't mind the early chill and wet fog. Lobsters like cold, and Bramhall likes lobsters.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26665.asp

Industries to pay $56 million for northwest Indiana river cleanup
Eight companies have agreed to pay $56 million to help clean up several miles of a polluted river near a rare habitat of sand dunes, prairie, and swamp, officials said recently.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26669.asp

Detoxifying the bedroom
On this week's radio program Beyond Organic, join host Jerry Kay, publisher of the Environmental News Network (ENN.com), to find out how to detoxify your bedroom from head to toe.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26648.asp

Environmentalists decry India's river-linking project
A proposed Indian plan to divert water from some South Asian rivers would turn parts of neighboring Bangladesh into desert and cause unseasonal flooding in Nepal, a regional meeting was told recently.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26667.asp

Judge revokes permit for mine in habitat for endangered Florida panther
A federal judge revoked a permit recently to develop a limestone mine amid 6,000 acres of habitat that could be used by the endangered Florida panther.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26668.asp

Migrating storks are killed by toxic pools in Israel's Negev desert
More than 100 migrating storks dropped dead in Israel's Negev desert on Monday after stopping for a drink at pools containing toxic runoff from a chemical plant, environmental experts said.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26661.asp

U.S. says diplomacy can resolve Iran nuclear crisis
The top U.S. disarmament diplomat said Monday that evidence pointed to an Iranian nuclear weapons program but that Washington wanted a diplomatic solution and its ultimate goal was not to topple Tehran's government.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26654.asp

Los Alamos lab waste reportedly found in the Rio Grande, says report
In the latest dispute over possible contaminants from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a Texas hydrologist says low concentrations of explosives and perchlorate suspected to be from the lab have reached the Rio Grande.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26666.asp

U.S. criticizes Danube canal project
The State Department criticized Ukraine on Monday for pushing ahead with a shipping canal project along the Danube River despite an international outcry over the possible environmental consequences.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26659.asp

School officials failed to dispose of more than 1,000 bottles of radioactive waste
School officials failed to dispose of more than 1,000 bottles of radioactive waste, leaving them in a university lab in southern Japan for years, the government said Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26663.asp

Water rises in U.S. Great Lakes after near record low
Great Lakes water levels have rebounded from near record lows thanks to months of heavy rain, providing a boon to boat owners, swimmers, and fish, scientists said recently.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26657.asp

Army delays start of nerve agent destruction at Indiana facility
The Army has delayed until later this year plans to begin destroying a deadly nerve agent stockpiled in western Indiana after the project's test run raised nearly 200 operational and safety issues, officials said Monday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-08-24/s_26658.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.

California Safe Schools:
CALIFORNIA SAFE SCHOOLS & 2ND LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT EMBRACE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE!

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy:
How Far Can Efficiency Take Us? ACEEE Offers Answers

Rainforest Action Network:
Ford Crushes 'Clean Cars' While Greenwashing Gas Guzzlers