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ENN Daily News for 09/03/2004

ENN
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Renewable energy remains elusive
Jimmy Carter put solar heating panels on the White House during his first year in office to promote energy conservation. Ronald Reagan took them off and ushered in the era of market deregulation shortly after he was elected.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26724.asp

Reopening swordfish fishing will harm endangered species, say environmentalists
Environmentalists have sued the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), saying the agency's decision to reopen commercial fishing for swordfish will harm albatross and endangered sea turtles.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26870.asp

Indonesian police to question Newmont mining manager over alleged pollution from gold mine
Indonesian police said Thursday they will question a manager of U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corp.'s local subsidiary over allegations that waste from a gold mine polluted a bay.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26868.asp

China city fights environmental trouble with trees
It took $80 million, five years, and enough trees to circle the world five times.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26857.asp

On the trail of the black-footed ferret
While domestic ferrets are common pets, black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) are one of North America's most endangered mammals. Sometimes called "prairie bandits," nocturnal ferrets spend 70 to 80 percent of their time underground.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26775.asp

Sri Lanka closes park as thirsty elephants see red
Sri Lanka has closed its biggest wildlife reserve because a severe drought has dried up watering holes and left wild elephants thirsty, angry, and ready to charge, park officials said on Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26858.asp

Hurricane Frances menaces Florida; 2.5 million people told to clear out
Residents and tourists in cars, trucks, and campers clogged highways Thursday in the biggest evacuation ever ordered in Florida, fleeing inland as mighty Hurricane Frances threatened the state with its second battering in three weeks.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26871.asp

Bird flu infects cats, too, study finds
Cats can get the avian influenza virus decimating bird flocks across Asia, which means pets are at risk of getting and spreading the disease and may serve as a mixing pot for dangerous new mutations, Dutch researchers reported Thursday.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26863.asp

Scientists to study experiences of upstate New York dairy farmers going organic
Cornell researchers will watch five upstate New York dairy herds to learn about the problems and challenges of converting from conventional to organic farming.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26869.asp

Halliburton says officials spoke of Nigeria bribes
Halliburton Co., once run by Vice President Dick Cheney, said an internal probe found information suggesting that members of a consortium it helps lead considered bribing Nigerian officials to win business.
http://www.enn.com/news/2004-09-03/s_26865.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.

Center for Biological Diversity:
LAWSUIT FILED TO PROTECT TWO IMPERILED VIRGIN ISLAND PLANT SPECIES

Center for Biological Diversity:
Legal Agreement sets Timeline to Protect Seven Imperiled Swallowtail Butterflies on Three Continents

Caribbean Conservation Corp-Sea Turtle Survival League:
Caribbean Conservation Corp Offers Grants for Turtle Conservation

Earth Island Institute:
$40,000 Fine for Falsely Labeled "Dolphin Safe" Tuna

Center for Biological Diversity:
Conservationists Sue Federal Government to Conserve Endangered Fish Habitat