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::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 ::: Coral Thrives on Sunken WWII Ships in Gulf TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ? A University of Alabama scientist and other researchers have found coral growing at extreme depths in the Gulf of Mexico -- on several ships sunk during World War II by Nazi submarines. EPA Considers Human Testing to Assess Pesticide Safety WASHINGTON ? In setting limits on chemicals in food and water, the Environmental Protection Agency may rely on industry tests that expose people to poisons and raise ethical questions. At Least 55 Whales Die in New Zealand Mass Stranding, Officials Say WELLINGTON, New Zealand ? Rescuers were working feverishly Tuesday to float two whales stranded for two days on a North Island beach, where 55 pilot whales carcasses litter the sand, conservation officials said. Blair Urges Dialogue with U.S. on Climate Change LONDON ? Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday urged a new international dialogue with the United States on climate change, weeks before Britain takes over the presidency of the G8 group of industrialised nations. WWF Wants Power Companies to Make More Efforts on Renewable Energy BRUSSELS, Belgium ? The World Wildlife Fund conservation group accused power companies on Tuesday of insufficient efforts to produce clean, renewable energy. Booming China Awash in 'Out of Control' Acid Rain BEIJING ? China's explosive economic growth is outpacing environmental protection efforts, leaving the country awash in "out of control" acid rain, the China Daily said Tuesday. Government Lab, Company Lead Project to Develop Nuclear Fission Hydrogen Production SALT LAKE CITY ? A government laboratory and a private company announced a $2.6 million project Monday to develop hydrogen in a nuclear reactor using a process with the potential to one day trim the country's reliance on fossil fuels. Marine Expert John Emory Parks Chats with Grist After a long career in environmental nonprofit work, John Emory Parks recently made the jump into government service as an international affairs specialist for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Green Gifts, on 'Beyond Organic' Betsy Taylor, President of the Center for a New American Dream, says it best: "We all know the bad news. But what do each of us know about how personal consumer choices can contribute to the problem -- or the solution? Guide Offers Strategies to Careers that Make a Difference WWF Applauds First Global Forum to End Sea Turtle Bycatch Fatalities UN Report: Shut Down Fisheries to Save Sea Turtles ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Thursday, December 2, 2004 ::: South Asia Stares at Looming Water Crisis NEW DELHI ? It's been 10 years since farmer Bhairu Singh saw water in the well on his rocky patch of land in western India. Environmentalists See Trouble for Air, Wildlife in Bush's Second Term WASHINGTON ? Environmentalists see some of their worst fears playing out as President Bush moves to cement a second-term agenda that includes getting more timber, oil and gas from public lands and relying on the market rather than regulation to curb pollution. Builders Turn More Toward Environmentally- Friendly Products as Costs Fall Construction companies, Bob Vila-types and architecture firms for years shied away from environmentally friendly products, citing high costs as a deterrent. Justice Department to Fight Hanford Initiative in Court YAKIMA, Wash. ? The government plans to ask a judge to overturn a Washington state initiative that bars the Energy Department from sending radioactive waste from other states to the Hanford nuclear site until waste already there is cleaned up. Japanese Aid to Smaller Nations Coincides with Whaling Votes MANAGUA, Nicaragua ? The only whales seen in Nicaragua are the ones that wash up occasionally on the Pacific beaches. The country has no whaling fleet, no tradition of whaling and certainly no market for whale blubber. Christmas Complaints Miss the Point It started over a month ago -- even before Halloween. The television commercials, the flyers in the mail, the decorations in the mall. Christmas is now a two-month event -- one long blowout sale. U.S. Virgin Island Fishermen Voice Concerns about Proposed Ban on Fishing of Several Species CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands ? Local fishermen met with federal regulators Tuesday night to discuss their concerns about proposed bans on the fishing of several popular species. Decades of Illegal Logging Blamed for High Death Toll in Philippine Storm MANILA, Philippines ? President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Wednesday ordered the military and police to crack down on illegal logging, after flash floods and landslides triggered by rampant deforestation killed nearly 340 people this week. Future Uncertain for Rare Hawaiian Bird HONOLULU ? One of Earth's rarest birds might have gone into extinction following the death of one of the last known po'ouli. Oiled Birds Wash Up on Newfoundland Beaches Shark Finning is Caused by Longline Fishing Power Companies Fail To Chart Clear Course To Combat Climate Change ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Friday, December 3, 2004 ::: Notes from Anna: Waiting for the Aurora What do you do with short days and long evenings, once winter begins in the North? Now that December is here, I decided to search across America for new ways to discover beauty under scarce winter light. Homing Pigeons Sense Magnetic Fields, and Other Stories Homing pigeons can read the Earth's magnetic field, an ability that may help them find their way back to the roost. The findings, by Cordula Mora and colleagues at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, bolster the idea that the birds can map their locations by sensing subtle variations in the planet's magnetic fields, much the way people read map coordinates. Ancient Angola Elephant Route to be Demined JOHANNESBURG ? An ancient but now lethal migration route for elephants is to be demined in Angola, paving the way for swelling herds in neighbouring Botswana and Zambia to expand their range, the United Nations said on Thursday. Groups Alarmed Over Delta Water Plan SACRAMENTO, Calif. ? A proposed change in how the federal government measures water for fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin river delta has environmental groups alarmed and California officials concerned about potential harm to wildlife habitat. ENN Publisher Jerry Kay Chats with Joe Sibilia, Founder and CEO of Meadowbrook Lane Capital, and CEO of CSR Newswire Joe Sibilia is founder and current CEO of Meadowbrook Lane Capital , a self-described socially responsible/sustainable investment bank specializing in turning values into valuation. Brazil Amazon Deforestation Jumps, Data Shows BRASILIA, Brazil ? An area of Amazon jungle larger than the U.S. state of New Jersey has been destroyed this year and work on a new highway is mainly to blame, environmental group Friends of the Earth and the government said Wednesday. Southern Chinese Province Must Curb Car Use to Reduce Pollution in Hong Kong, Environmental Chief Says HONG KONG ? Authorities must control the growing number of cars in China's southern province of Guangdong to reduce air pollution in neighboring Hong Kong, the territory's environmental secretary said Thursday. Urine Trouble: On Cat-Pee Stains and Dry Cleaning Your (once-)beloved feline has urinated on your comforter, which is marked -- gasp! -- "dry clean only." All good enviros know that dry cleaning is a toxic affair, but then, all be-nosed persons know that cat pee isn't a smell one can simply live with. Today in Grist: Getting the cat-pee smell out of your washables. WRI Conference Explores Business Solutions to Global Poverty It’s Easy Being Green At FedEx Kinko’s Three Sustainable Businesses Win World Resources Institute Competition in Brazil ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Monday, December 6, 2004 ::: The Week Ahead: Dec. 6 - Dec. 10, 2004 Environmental Conferences and Events, Dec. 6 - Dec. 10, 2004. Dow Chemical, GM to Take Fuel Cell Project to Next Stage A hydrogen fuel cell being tested since February at Dow Chemical Co.'s complex in Freeport has successfully generated electricity using hydrogen that is less than 100 percent pure, which is prompting an expanded test. Energy Remains Challenge for Bush WASHINGTON ? Among the challenges facing President Bush in his second term is a big one left over from his first: energy. Japan Firms, Banks Create Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Fund for Kyoto Protocol TOKYO — Two governmental banks and 31 private companies founded a $141.5 million fund Wednesday to help achieve Japan's mandatory target for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol. Brazil Garbage Dump Could Be Climate Trailblazer OSLO, Norway ? A Brazilian garbage dump could be a trailblazer for thousands of projects in developing nations under a U.N. plan to battle global warming, a Norwegian company said Wednesday. High Gas Prices Hurt Some, but SUVs Remain Popular Among Car Buyers It has not been the best of times for sport-utility vehicles. For most of 2004, those bigger-than-a-mountain SUVs have been under attack from environmentalists and highway safety advocates who consider them fuel-wasting behemoths capable of crushing a midsize sedan in a crash that would leave only a small dent on the SUV. Plant Suspends Fertilizer Operations Near Las Cruces, N.M. Recurring concerns by Mesquite residents over possible ground water contamination and unhealthy air from a nearby chemical company have drawn a suspension order from the New Mexico Environment Department, according to a letter the department sent to State Rep. Joseph Cervantes. Researchers Develop Salmon Parasite Test PORTLAND, Ore. ? A new test could help scientists determine more quickly whether chinook salmon in the Klamath River are infected with a potentially deadly parasite. 2nd Announcement: MAP SEEKS TO MATCH A $5000 GRANT Free Export Consulting Program Launched for California Organic Companies Better Ideas for Buildings: Emerging Technologies that Save Energy, Money, and the Environment Mines to be Cleared for Thousands of Migrating Elephants Federal Government Moves Jeopardize Nahanni National Park Expansion ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Tuesday, December 7, 2004 ::: Food-Safety Crusader Patricia Lovera Chats with Grist When Patricia Lovera moved from environmental issues into food issues, joining consumer-advocate group Public Citizen's campaign against irradiation and other icky industrialized food processes, she found out that the two veins of activism have much in common. Business Groups Beat Out Environmentalists in Spending Bill WASHINGTON ? From an Alaska land swap to tours of a Georgia barrier island, business interests bested environmentalists in battles that shaped Congress' $388 billion spending bill. As Tech Trash Piles Up, E-Junk Recycling Still in its Infancy NEW YORK ? When Office Depot, Inc. stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cell phones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e-trash they received. Government and Tribal Leaders Agree To Work Together on Great Lakes Cleanup CHICAGO ? Dozens of government and tribal leaders are joining forces to preserve the Great Lakes from environmental dangers, but some say more money and a clear action plan are still needed make sure the job gets done. Most Coral Reefs Under Threat, Some Resilient OSLO ? About 70 percent of the world's coral reefs have been wrecked or are at risk from human activities but some are showing surprising resilience to global warming, a report said on Monday. EPA Projects Hazardous Waste Sites Growing in Number and Cleanup Costs WASHINGTON ? At the current pace of cleanup work, it could take up to 35 years and $280 billion to fix most of the nation's existing and yet-to-be-discovered hazardous waste sites, the government said Friday. Interior Department Finds Sage Grouse Outlook Less Than Dire WASHINGTON ? Interior Department biologists have recommended against adding the sage grouse to the U.S. endangered species list, a determination that could wind up benefiting natural gas and oil producers but add to environmentalists' concerns. EarthTalk: Do You Have Any Tips for Saving Energy in My Home? A University of Michigan study estimates that the average American household could reduce its energy bills by 65 percent and, over the home's lifetime, save $52,000 if it maximized energy efficiency. Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Shop Debra's List Celebrate the season and help the environment too by visiting Debra's "Holiday" List ( www.debraslist.com ). You'll find links to everything green for the holidays— from greeting cards and gift wrap printed on recycled paper, to organic evergreens, hand-knitted wool stockings, real bayberry candles, recipes for yummy sugar-free holiday treats, and great gift ideas that will please everyone on your list. ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Wednesday, December 8, 2004 ::: U.S. Workers' Group Says EPA Censors Comments DENVER ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency censored warnings that a Bush administration plan to build roads in national forests could harm drinking water, a group representing government workers said Monday. U.S. Firmly Anti-Kyoto as U.N. Climate Talks Start BUENOS AIRES ? The United States showed no signs of budging in its opposition to the Kyoto protocol Monday as U.N. climate change talks began, a month after President Bush's reelection and Russia's ratification of the agreement. Congress Acts to Preserve Money for Environmental Farming WASHINGTON ? The House voted Monday to protect aid to farmers who convert to environmentally sound practices. Experts Urge Action to Save Threatened Fish Species in British Waters LONDON ? Fishing should be banned in almost a third of British waters to protect the marine environment and save threatened fish species, a panel of experts said Tuesday. India's Highest Court Orders Coke, Pepsi to Print Pesticide Residue Levels NEW DELHI ? Coca Cola and Pepsi sold in India must carry a consumer warning after the nation's Supreme Court said tests of the soft drinks bottled locally turned up high levels of pesticides, a newspaper reported Tuesday. 'Hero of the Planet' Engineer Puts 'Green' Mark on Building Design William McDonough is trying to change the way the world works. McDonough calls "cradle to grave" the Industrial Revolution model of extracting natural resources for products destined for the landfill. Japanese Automakers Continue to Produce Greenest Vehicles, Report Says WASHINGTON — Japanese manufacturers continue to make the cleanest-burning vehicles, but automakers are generally doing a poor job in lowering emissions that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. North Carolina 'Tinkerer' Recycles Automotive Antifreeze, Sells it Back to Shops All but worthless in itself, used motor oil became valuable enough 20 years ago that a network developed to link auto repair shops with re-refiners who turned waste oil into fuel or an ingredient in asphalt. Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Shop Debra's List Celebrate the season and help the environment too by visiting Debra's "Holiday" List ( www.debraslist.com ). You'll find links to everything green for the holidays—from greeting cards and gift wrap printed on recycled paper, to organic evergreens, hand-knitted wool stockings, real bayberry candles, recipes for yummy sugar-free holiday treats, and great gift ideas that will please everyone on your list. ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Thursday, December 9, 2004 ::: United States Defends Global Warming Strategy at International Climate Summit BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The United States stood by its refusal to sign a landmark global warming agreement, insisting at an environmental conference here that it is doing more to battle climate change than many nations. More Federal Money Needed for Energy Security, Panel Concludes WASHINGTON — Future energy security will require development of new nuclear power plants, coal that is less polluting and tougher federal requirements on automobile fuel economy, a nonpartisan panel of energy experts says. Interior Department's Steven Griles Resigns WASHINGTON — Steven Griles, the former lobbyist who oversaw the Bush administration's push to open more public land to energy development, said Tuesday he was resigning as the Interior Department's No. 2 official. Maryland Firm Gets Extension for Toxic Cleanup in Peru Violence erupted in La Oroya, Peru, this week as Doe Run Resources Corp. of Maryland Heights won an extension on its government-mandated plan to clean up toxic pollution at its metallurgical complex in the Andes Mountains. Red Tide Algae Lurks in Gulf Coast MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Scientists are tracking a 400 square-mile bloom of red tide algae lurking off the Gulf Coast, pointing to it as the likely cause of a mass fish kill and several dolphin deaths at the tip of the Florida peninsula. Putting the Pieces Back Together Scientists think that our species, Homo sapiens, emerged about 100,000 years ago somewhere in Africa. Imagine that back at the time, scientists in another galaxy had been searching the cosmos for life and discovered our solar system and Earth. So they park their spaceship above the Rift Valley in Africa and gaze at the vast expanse of lush forests, plains teeming with wildebeest, zebras, elephants and gazelles and rivers filled with hippos, crocs and flamingoes. Fur-Filled Show Likely to Ruffle Feathers NEW YORK — Expect fur to fly at the newest exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Automakers Sue Over California's Tough Vehicle-Emissions Rules FRESNO, Calif. — Automobile manufacturers sued Tuesday to block California regulators from adopting the world's toughest vehicle-emissions standards, arguing in a lawsuit that the standards are the federal government's responsibility. READ ALL NON PROFIT NEWS An Open Letter on Certification of Farmed Shrimps to Certification Groups and the NGO Community — By Mangrove Action Project WRI Sends Experts to the Buenos Aires Negotiations Of the UN Climate Change Convention — World Resources Institute Jean-Michel Cousteau, UNEP and 3D Entertainment Join Forces to Protect Sharks with New 3D IMAX Theatre Film — By UN Environment Programme Army Corps of Engineers Violating Court Order by Allowing Coal Companies to Bury Streams with Mining Waste, Environmentalists Charge — By Natural Resources Defense Council Coral Reef Vacations May Become a Thing of the Past — WWF-US ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Friday, December 10, 2004 ::: First Alcoholic Drinks Found In China and Other Stories Stone Age farmers in China livened their days with alcoholic beverages more than 9,000 years ago. The dregs of this drink, discovered at an ancient village site in northern China, are the oldest evidence of alcoholic brewing yet found. More Federal Money Needed for Energy Security, Panel Concludes WASHINGTON — A bipartisan panel of energy experts said Wednesday that regulation of climate changing pollution and improved automobile fuel efficiency must be an essential elements of the nation's energy agenda -- a view that clashes with the White House and many members of Congress. Study: Return of Wolves Changes Ecosystem GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Scientists studying the broader effects of wolf reintroduction said a growing body of evidence suggests that killing off predators such as wolves and grizzly bears in the last century started a cascade of effects that threw ecosystems out of balance. Groups Say Government Plans Oil and Gas Lease Auction for National Forest Tracts SALT LAKE CITY — A federal oil and gas lease auction planned for Friday will offer companies the chance to bid for drilling rights on roadless tracts in a popular national forest, conservation groups say. Pygmy Chimpanzee May Be Near Extinction GLAND, Switzerland — One of man's closest relatives, the pygmy chimpanzee, may be much closer to extinction than previously thought, a conservation group said Thursday. Nobel Winner Urges Tree Plantings; Peace Row Brews OSLO — Kenya's Wangari Maathai urged a fight against deforestation on Wednesday on her arrival in Oslo to collect the Nobel Peace Prize amid controversy about whether the award has lost its way by embracing environmentalism. Amazon Burning Makes Brazil a Leading Polluter BRASILIA, Brazil — Burning of the Amazon and other forests accounts for three quarters of Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions and has made the country one of the world's leading polluters, a long-delayed government report showed Wednesday. Umbra on the Greenest Christmas Tree Choice 'Tis the season for the perennial debate: Which is more eco-friendly, fake trees or real? Umbra, chock-full of Christmas spirit, goes on a sleigh ride of research and comes up with a clear and unambiguous answer. Unwrap it in Ask Umbra -- on the Grist Magazine website. READ ALL NON PROFIT NEWS TPL Unveils Los Angeles Parks Initiative — By The Trust for Public Land Major Corporations, WRI Announce Third Round of Renewable Energy Purchases — By World Resources Institute Pennsylvania School District Pioneer in IPM — By Pennsylvania IPM Program MAP's Children's Mangrove Art Calendars for 2005 Now Available!!! — By Mangrove Action Project Global Assessment of Corals Finds Bad News, Good News, Looming Threats — WWF-US ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Monday, December 13, 2004 ::: The Week Ahead: Dec. 13 - Dec. 17, 2004 Environmental Conferences and Events, Dec. 13 - Dec. 17, 2004. Notes from Anna: Without Labels Christo and Jeanne-Claude believe that "labels are very important, but for bottles of wine, not for artists." You may already know Christo and Jeanne-Claude by their large-scale temporary environmental works, like Wrapped Reichstag in Berlin, or Surrounded Islands in Miami, Florida. Stewing in Filth: EPA to Reverse Sewage Standard, Allow Massive Dumping Millions of Americans will face an increased threat of bacteria, viruses and parasites in their water thanks to a new federal policy allowing sewer operators to dump inadequately treated sewage into the nation's waterways. The Environmental Protection Agency's new plan, which reverses a current rule requiring sewer operators to fully treat their waste in all but the most extreme circumstances, will allow operators to routinely dump sewage anytime it rains. The EPA is expected to issue the policy sometime in the next few weeks. Government Relying on Industry to Protect Water Supplies WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency issued new voluntary guidelines Thursday that rely on industry to secure drinking water and wastewater treatment plants against attack. Study: Wild Monkeys Resort to Use of Tools WASHINGTON — Wild South American monkeys routinely use fist-sized rocks to crack open seeds and to dig in dry Brazilian soil for grubs and edible tubers, researchers report in the journal Science. California Regulators Agree to Require Diesel Emission Upgrades SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Air pollution regulators approved mandatory requirements Thursday to clean up illegal diesel engines, a move made in frustration with the failure of a voluntary plan backed by the trucking industry. Mexican Ecologists Protest U.S. Gas Plant on Coast ENSENADA, Mexico — For years, Cristina Imana has gazed out from her clifftop porch near the Mexican resort town of Ensenada and watched migrating gray whales roll around with their babies in the glistening surf below. Shrimp Imports Tightened to Save Turtles WASHINGTON — Sea turtles stand to gain protection from accidental killings through a new federal policy announced Thursday to require stricter documentation on imports of shrimp and shrimp products. READ ALL NON PROFIT NEWS Green Gift Giving Part of $230-Billion Lohas (Lifestyles Of Health and Sustainability) Market For the ultimate "positive" holiday shopping experience, give a green present that is good for the Earth and good for the recipient. — By The EcoMall.com EnviroGLAS® Terrazzo Meets New Healthcare Green Building Standards EnviroGLAS Products Inc. announced today that its recycled glass Terrazzo conforms to the new Green Guide for Healthcare (GGHC), and that the company has become an endorser of the green building toolkit for health care facilities. — By EnviroGLAS® Products Inc. California Appellate Court Upholds Results-Oriented Water Quality Plans — By Natural Resources Defense Council Worldwide TV Premiere of "Last Journey for the Leatherback?" on Link TV — By Sea Turtle Restoration Project Pennsylvania County Hard-Hit by Toxic Pollutants, New Report Finds — Natural Resources Defense Council ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Tuesday, December 14, 2004 ::: Green-Career Guru Kevin Doyle Chats with Grist If there's one question virtually every Grist InterActivist gets, it's, "How can I get a job like yours?" So readers will be happy to hear that this week's featured enviro is Kevin Doyle, a 20-year veteran of the Environmental Careers Organization. Alaska Oil Spill Crews Seize on Calmer Weather ANCHORAGE — About 150 people were ready to begin cleaning up an oil spill threatening endangered animals Sunday, four days after a ship broke apart and six people died in a helicopter rescue attempt. Bush OKs Ruling That May Endanger Species WASHINGTON — The Bush administration said Friday it will allow developers to complete construction and other projects even after belated discoveries that the work could endanger protected species. Environmental Protection Agency Hasn't Won Improvements It Touted The federal government has quietly allowed oil refineries nationwide to miss court-mandated deadlines to reduce air emissions, prolonging the exposure of hundreds of thousands of people to dangerous pollutants. DaimlerChrysler, GM to Team Up on Hybrid Engines BERLIN — General Motors Corp. and DaimlerChrysler AG, two of the world's biggest automakers, are teaming up to develop hybrid technology, which combines combustion engines and electric motors, for use in their vehicles, DaimlerChrysler said Monday. President Bush to Make 'Aggressive Push' to Cut Air Pollution, Administration Says WASHINGTON — President Bush will make air pollution a top priority in Congress early next year, starting with "an aggressive push" to build support for his pollution-cutting plan, senior administration officials said Saturday. Impact of Greenhouses Gases Discussed at U.N. Global Warming Summit BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A new report on ecological damage from greenhouse gases dominated the sidelines of a U.N. conference on global warming Saturday as delegates from nearly 200 nations assembled to prepare for the launch next year of the Kyoto Protocol. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Historic Duck Farm Protected as Park (CA) — By Trust for Public Land (TPL) UNEP Warns of Environmental Risks from Floods and Industrial Pollution in Tisza River Basin — By UN Environment Programme Peace-Loving Primates' Population Plummets - Only Female-Led Primate Species, Bonobos Under Siege from Poachers — By WWF-US Commentary: Climate Measures are Not Bad Investments — By Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo (CICERO) Congress Approves Funding for HI Ntl. Park Expansion — By The Trust For Public Land Jean-Michel Cousteau, C.O.F. Announce Plans to Restore “Calypso” — By Ocean Futures Society Repackaging Pesticides Safely and Legally — By Pennsylvania IPM Program ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Wednesday, December 15, 2004 ::: Doo-Lemma: Umbra Ponders Doggy-Poop Disposal Options A reader finds herself in the environmental catch-22 of eschewing plastic bags, but owning a pooping pup. How to gather the excreta? And where to put it? Umbra sniffs out a solution -- in Ask Umbra , on the Grist Magazine website. Reports Say Japan to Explore Disputed Area of East China Sea TOKYO — Japan plans to explore natural gas fields in a disputed area of the East China Sea that rival China has also been surveying, Japanese media said Tuesday, amid growing tensions between the two countries. Ten Percent of Bird Species to Disappear, Study Concludes WASHINGTON — Ten percent of all bird species are set to disappear by the end of this century -- and with them the services they provide such as cleaning up carcasses and spreading seeds, U.S. researchers said Monday. Supreme Court Limits Pollution Cleanup Lawsuits WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday put restrictions on companies that want to clean up voluntarily their polluted land and sue former owners to share the costs. Aleutian Oil Spill Shows Area's Problems ANCHORAGE — Alaska's Aleutian Island chain, where a broken cargo ship has been leaking fuel oil for five days, needs the type of environmental protections that are given to better-known areas, a marine wildlife activist said Monday. Scientists Discover Warning Signs of Coral Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef SYDNEY, Australia — Scientists have identified early warning signs of rising ocean temperatures which threaten to drain Australia's Great Barrier Reef of its vibrant colors. Climate Experts Confer on Post-Kyoto Steps BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — International experts, searching for ways to break a deadlock with the United States over climate change, consulted on an array of ideas Monday to lure that No. 1 polluter into a joint effort to control "greenhouse gases," along with such second-rank emitters as China and India. Thousands of Antarctic Penguin Chicks Threatened with Starvation by Iceberg WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A remnant of the largest iceberg ever recorded is blocking Antarctica's McMurdo Sound, threatening tens of thousands of penguin chicks with starvation and cutting off a supply route for three science stations, a New Zealand official said Tuesday. Fish Levels in Lake Michigan a Concern BAILEYS HARBOR, Wis. — On the surface, Lake Michigan is one of the world's biggest and wildest bodies of freshwater and a popular fishing destination. EU Court Rules German Recycling Rules Discriminates against Non-German Bottlers BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union's top court ruled Tuesday that Germany has to modify its bottle recycling rules, which it said hinders drinks imports from other European countries. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Oak Becomes America’s National Tree — By National Arbor Day Foundation EPA Awards Pennsylvania IPM Program — By Pennsylvania IPM Program ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Thursday, December 16, 2004 ::: Rich Need To Do More on Environment, World Bank Says WASHINGTON — The World Bank Tuesday chastised rich countries for not giving enough to fund global environmental protection and warned that overall progress in meeting global environmental targets was "alarmingly slow." Cuts in Carbon Dioxide Emissions Urged BUENOS AIRES — The world's chief climate scientist on Tuesday disputed the U.S. government contention that cutbacks in carbon dioxide emissions are not yet warranted to check global warming. Blair Faces Test of Bush Friendship on Environment LONDON — Tony Blair is unlikely to sway George W. Bush on global warming when he leads the G8 nations in 2005 but the British premier could help his own re-election bid by appearing to stand up to Washington, analysts say. California Seeks to Create More Solar Homes SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California could have 1 million buildings producing solar energy by 2018, with half of all new homes powered by the sun, administration officials said as they outlined ways to meet one of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's more ambitious campaign promises. Time to Reinvent Our Future Last time, I suggested that human beings have almost always lived within a worldview in which everything is interconnected and where we knew we had responsibilities to act in certain ways to ensure nature's generosity and abundance would continue. But suddenly in the past century we've become blind to those interconnections and therefore have lost our sense of responsibility - and now it's putting our future at risk. Couple Finds Attractive Way to Recycle Shopping Bags FALL RIVER, Mass. — The reactions are usually shock, then disbelief, then a thorough inspection and finally a quick feel when the Morins tell people the material of their crocheted handbags. EarthTalk: Is it True that Dry Cleaning Is Bad for the Environment? Studies show that perchloroethylene--the solvent used by the vast majority of dry cleaning establishments--is both hazardous to human health and injurious to the environment. Italy Calls to End Kyoto Climate Limits After 2012 ROME — Italy has called for an end to the Kyoto Protocol after the environmental treaty's initial period in 2012, preferring voluntary agreements that would entice the United States, China and India to tackle climate change. Spring Coming Earlier Than It Used To ITHACA, N.Y. — As the first signs of winter push into the Northeast, researchers have some good news for fair weather fans -- spring is coming earlier than it used to. The lilacs say so. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS New California Energy Efficiency Standards will Save Consumers Money and Reduce Pollution, Says NRDC — By Natural Resources Defense Council Disruption of Wildlife Populations Forecast in Wildlife Society Report on Global Warming — By National Wildlife Federation Salt-Water Minnow Research Helps Explain Human Cardiology Puzzle — By UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science The Future is Now: High-tech Farming to Predict Pests, Economic Impacts — By Pennsylvania IPM Program ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Friday, December 17, 2004 ::: Rampaging Elephants a Headache in South Africa There are no easy answers when it comes to keeping the world's largest land mammal in check. Off-Road Vehicle Advocacy Group Wins a Battle for Access to Utah Public Lands An off-road vehicle advocacy group has won one and lost one in an ongoing battle to maintain motorized access on Utah public lands. Scientist Uses Whey to Protect Food Oxygen, water, seeping oils -- they're all out to get your food, turning sweet nuts sour and tasty confections rancid. Food scientist John Krochta is fighting back with an unlikely weapon, edible food coatings derived from whey, the dairy byproduct favored by protein-conscious athletes and Miss Muffet. 2004 Among the Hottest Years on Record The year 2004, punctuated by four powerful hurricanes in the Caribbean and deadly typhoons lashing Asia, was the fourth-hottest on record, extending a trend since 1990 that has registered the 10 warmest years, a U.N. weather agency said Wednesday. NASA Spacecraft Tracks Global Air Pollution A NASA spacecraft has begun the first-ever daily tracking of how air pollution moves across the globe, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said Wednesday. Rincon Indian Tribe Donates San Diego-Area Casino Land for Endangered Toad It is not often that stories that involve the construction of a tribal casino and involvement by the federal and county governments actually have a happy and easy ending, but that was the case recently near the Rincon Band of Luiseno Mission Indians. New Tram Line in Geneva is Part of Global Rebirth of Light-Rail Networks The old-fashioned streetcar, which had nearly clanged into oblivion by the end of the 20th century, has been making a sleek comeback with new lines opening from Sydney to Paris, Buenos Aires to Houston READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Extreme Weather Losses Soar to Record High — By UN Environment Programme Students Teach Mega-bank To Keep Its Promises — By Rainforest Action Network Swartz joins Great Ape Trust of Iowa — By Great Ape Trust of Iowa New California Energy Efficiency Standards will Save Consumers Money and Reduce Pollution, Says NRDC — By Natural Resources Defense Council Disruption of Wildlife Populations Forecast in Wildlife Society Report on Global Warming — By National Wildlife Federation Salt-Water Minnow Research Helps Explain Human Cardiology Puzzle — By UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science The Future is Now: High-tech Farming to Predict Pests, Economic Impacts — By Pennsylvania IPM Program ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Monday, December 20, 2004 ::: Notes from Anna: New Books About the Wild, the Good, and the Beautiful With the holidays approaching, I set out to find new books that would make the most captivating gifts for those who care about nature, sustainable living, and ecology. Among those that came off the press in the past few months, there were three that I found irresistible, because of their eloquence, unconventional outlook, and -- in the case of my first pick -- the beauty of the edition itself that is bound to be treasured for years to come Sharks Can Detect Magnetic Fields and Other Stories Sharks on migration swim arrow-straight lines across featureless ocean basins. How they navigate over such great distances has been a mystery. Now experiments by scientists at the University of Hawaii demonstrate that sharks are able to detect magnetic field changes, supporting theories that the predators can map their location by deciphering differences in Earth's magnetic field lines. As Bush Stands Firm, States Flirt with Europe on Carbon Controls Two sets of Americans have come here to talk global warming: the United States, opposed to controls on carbon emissions, and a bloc of united states, from Maine to Delaware, that plan to impose them Army Corps Proposes $8.3 Billion for Upgrade of Rivers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Thursday proposed an $8.3 billion plan to build seven new locks to ease shipping congestion and improve local ecosystems in the Mississippi River region. Big Crab Catch Sparks Overfishing Worries San Francisco's quintessential meal is fresh Dungeness crab, a glass of chardonnay and sourdough bread. But now, local crab fishermen and connoisseurs worry that one of the city's most beloved delicacies is in trouble, a victim of too many boats pulling up too many crabs all at once Bush Administration to Allow Continued Use of Ozone-Depleting Pesticide The Bush administration announced new rules Thursday to allow U.S. farmers who grow tomatoes, strawberries and other crops to continue using methyl bromide, an ozone-depleting pesticide that had been scheduled to be phased out worldwide next year READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Latest Census Finds More American Pika Populations Disappear as Climate Warms — By WWF-US WRI Briefing to Focus on Critical Environmental Issues for 2005 — By The World Resources Institute WRI Unveils New Greenhouse Gas Data and Analysis Tools — By World Resources Institute Catastrophic Flooding from Ancient Lake May Have Triggered Cold Period — By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Final Days: Leavitt Signs Sharp Increase In Unhealthy Pesticide — By Natural Resources Defense Council WWF Calls for Risk Assessment, Greater Protections as Bering Sea Disaster Grows — By WWF-US Environment Innovation Awards in Monaco — By World Land Trust ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 ::: Cabinet-Level Committee to Oversee Ocean Policies President Bush created a Cabinet-level committee Friday to oversee the nation's ocean and Great Lakes policies, but some environmentalists voiced concerns that the initiative could be underfunded and eventually ineffective. EPA Says 225 Counties Fail to Meet Clean Air Standards The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday identified 225 counties in 20 states that don't meet new clean air standards designed to protect against one of the tiniest but most harmful pollutants -- microscopic soot. Congress Halts Diversion from Conservation Programs David Petty plants corn and soybeans along the contours of his farm's rolling hills, trapping runoff water and reducing erosion. He has a sophisticated watering system on his land in Eldora, Iowa, that keeps his cattle moving so they do not overgraze. Thai Pachyderms Ambush Food Trucks These pachyderms aren't just going after peanuts. Elephants in a wildlife sanctuary in eastern Thailand are using their oversize bodies as road blocks, ambushing vehicles transporting sugar cane, tapioca and fruit, the sanctuary's chief says. The 'Hole' Pulls Back, but 'Red Days' and Danger Linger On The worst of the ozone hole has pulled back once more to Antarctica this southern spring, leaving behind a shadow of uncertainty for the people living at the bottom of the Americas. Tree Planting Could Ease Global Warming, California Scientists Say As scientists sounded alarms about global warming at an international forum in Argentina this week, local research scientists announced that the solution may be as simple as planting trees. Farmers Continue Using Chemical Slated for Phase-Out Neil Nagata knows his strawberries, especially the fruit's proclivity to pests and infections. Chinese Fish to Clean Up Kashmir's Famed Dal Lake For years men and machines have toiled to clean up Kashmir's mirror-calm Dal Lake to remove choking weeds, lily pads and other water plants that have tarnished the image of the famed tourist attraction. Amazon Gas Heralds Changes in Brazil Rain Forest URUCU, Brazil — A tower of orange flame rises above the Amazon jungle, firing the energy goals of the Brazilian government. It also gives environmentalists nightmares and heralds a dose of culture shock for the people of the rain forest. . READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Study Highlights Architects’ Widely Diverging Views on Vinyl as a Sustainable Material A new study indicates that architects working on sustainable design may have more misperceptions about vinyl than about any other building material. The study, “Paradoxes in Vinyl and Sustainable Design,” was conducted for the Design Futures Council, a U.S. think tank for the architecture and design community, by Greenway Consulting, a leading consulting firm for design community professionals. “Our study found that vinyl has both supporters and foes, including the most informed experts on green and sustainable design,” said Jim Cramer, the chairman and principal of Greenway Consulting. — By Greenway Consulting ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 ::: Male Fish Growing Eggs Found in Potomac SHARPSBURG, Md. — Male fish that are growing eggs have been found in the Potomac River near Sharpsburg, a sign that a little-understood type of pollution is spreading downstream from West Virginia, a federal scientist says. Saudi Government Approves Kyoto Climate Protocol RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, gave its approval on Monday to the Kyoto protocol which aims to stem global warming, the official Saudi Press Agency said. Amazon Gas Heralds Changes in Brazil Rain Forest URUCU, Brazil — A tower of orange flame rises above the Amazon jungle, firing the energy goals of the Brazilian government. EU Fishing Talks Spark Protests BRUSSELS, Belgium — Fishermen closed off two French ports and environmentalists dumped dead fish in front of the European Union headquarters Monday on the eve of crucial talks on catch limits for threatened species in EU waters. Bitterly Contested Navy Landing Field Project in North Carolina Back in Court RALEIGH, N.C. — The Navy on Monday defended its selection of a 30,000-acre landing field for fighter jets in eastern North Carolina that is bitterly opposed by environmentalists and local governments. Japanese Nuclear Plant Starts Test Operation to Reprocess Depleted Uranium TOKYO — A nuclear fuel reprocessing plant in northern Japan started tests with depleted uranium Tuesday -- a major step in experiments aimed at reprocessing fuel to boost energy self-sufficiency here, despite a series of accidents and safety concerns. Maine May Act to Close Vehicle Emissions Loophole Like most of its New England neighbors, Maine requires that all new cars meet strict emissions standards. Ten Things Not to Buy for Christmas GENEVA — Christmas gift buyers should avoid coral jewellery, crocodile skin and Beluga caviar if they want to enjoy a guilt-free holiday season, the nature protection group WWF said on Tuesday. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Online Shoppers Fill Their Holiday Stockings with Unique, Earth Friendly Gifts at Recyclestore.com — By Recyclestore.com Office Depot Pioneers Transparency System in Paper Sourcing — By Office Depot Study Highlights Architects’ Widely Diverging Views on Vinyl as a Sustainable Material — By Greenway Consulting Office Depot Launches Free Cell Phone and Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program — By Office Depot Marine Biotechnology Product Offers Promise as Cystic Fibrosis Treatment — By University of North Carolina Wilmington Trade Measures Can Improve the Climate — By Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo (CICERO) ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Thursday, December 23, 2004 ::: Precedent-Setting Water Rights Decision over Endangered Species SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a precedent-setting decision, the federal government agreed to pay four California water districts $16.7 million for water the government diverted a decade ago to help two rare fish. Scientists Discover New Species in Indonesian Caves JAKARTA, Indonesia — A team of international scientists has found new fish and insect species, including a monster cockroach, living in caves in Indonesia's remote East Kalimantan province, the group announced Wednesday. Guatemala Clamps down on Christmas Fir Poachers GUATEMALA CITY — Police have seized thousands of branches of an endangered Guatemalan scented fir species used for Christmas trees in a clampdown to protect it against extinction, police said Tuesday. Students Give New Life to Unwanted Computers COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Don't tell Santa, but a workshop in Colorado Springs is filled with young people happily hacking electronics to bits. EarthTalk: What Exactly is the 'Greenhouse Effect'? The "greenhouse effect" occurs naturally when heat from the sun enters our atmosphere but cannot escape because it is blocked by water vapor, carbon dioxide and other airborne elements, thereby causing a warming of the Earth. New Agreement Would Quicken Restoration of Polluted Riverfront in Illinois CHICAGO — A new agreement between the former owner of a shuttered oil refinery and government agencies should accelerate by at least a decade the restoration of a polluted stretch of southeastern Illinois riverfront, officials announced Tuesday. EU Divided on Plans to Curb Illegal Timber Trade BRUSSELS — EU members are divided over a European Commission plan to crack down on the lucrative illegal timber trade by making exporters prove their wood is not from endangered rainforests, officials said on Tuesday. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Flexible Climate Agreements after 2012 — By Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo (CICERO) EERC To Test New Mercury Control Technologies — By Energy & Environmental Research Center Fishing Gear a Death Trap for Sea Turtles — By Sea Turtle Restoration Project For a Better New Year: An Ecological Psychology Tool Helps Us Meet Our Most Urgent Goals — By Project NatureConnect, Institute of Global Education WHOI Director Appointed to U.S. Commission to UNESCO — By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution New Coordinator Continues Partnership for Pennsylvania IPM Program — By Pennsylvania IPM Program Swordfish Dropped >From Another Major Restaurant Chain Menu — By Sea Turtle Restoration Project On Energy-Saving Standards, States Lead, DOE Lags — By American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Friday, December 24, 2004 ::: Bush Administration Finalizes Rules for National Forest Management WASHINGTON — Managers of the nation's 155 national forests will have more discretion to approve logging and other commercial projects without lengthy environmental reviews under a new Bush administration initiative. Warming May Be Taking Toll on Pikas, Study Reveals RENO, Nev. — Populations of the American pika -- a hamster-like rodent unable to survive in warm climates -- continue to decline in the West, apparently due in part to global warming, a new study says. Avocado Oil, Taco Grease Fuel Eco-Bus in Mexico MEXICO CITY — Ecologists toured Mexico City taco stands and sushi bars Wednesday to refuel an old school bus with waste cooking oil that will power the next leg of a green-awareness tour from California to Costa Rica. Chavez Land Crusade Eyes UK-Owned Venezuelan Ranch CARACAS, Venezuela — A cattle ranch in Venezuela owned by one of Britain's richest families may become a test case in President Hugo Chavez's crusade to redistribute land to the poor as part of his leftist revolution. Former Chairman Urges Navajo to Fight New Mexico Water Rights Settlement TUBA CITY, Ariz. — Former Navajo Chairman Peter MacDonald urged the Navajo Nation Council to reject a San Juan River water rights settlement with the state of New Mexico and instead take the battle for Navajo water rights to court, under the Winters Doctrine, which gives precedence to Indian water claims. Newmont Admits Emitting Mercury in Indonesia, Denies Health Impact JAKARTA, Indonesia — A U.S. mining company has admitted that it released tons of mercury into the air and water over a period of years at one of its Indonesian gold mines, but denied that it had any health impact on people. Whole Foods CEO John Mackey Dishes on Organics, Consolidation, Unions Whole Foods founder and CEO John Mackey generates schizoid reactions in the enviro community. Mackey chats with Grist Magazine . Italian Cities Clamp down on High-Polluting Cars MILAN — Citizens in one Alpine region of northern Italy have been walking or taking the bus to work since a curfew on more polluting cars and scooters came into force this month. Notes from Anna: You Write of Classics, Old and New The week leading to Christmas has been particularly exciting for me this year because of the enthusiastic e-mails I received from some of you in response to last week's compact selection of environmental books. I share the opinion expressed in two of those messages: No matter how many great new books are currently in print, there are also the enduring, beloved classics of environmental literature which shouldn't be omitted from a list of gift ideas for nature lovers. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS USGBC Draft Report Shows Vinyl Building Products Have Comparable Impacts to Products Made of Competing Materials Expert Group Recommends No Credit for Eliminating Vinyl Or ‘Any Particular Material' ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 22, 2004 — A new draft report from the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) PVC Task Group finds that the environmental and health impacts of vinyl used in building products are comparable to those of competing materials, the Vinyl Institute said today. — By The Vinyl Institute ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Monday, December 27, 2004 ::: Tidal Wave Began Beneath Indian Ocean LONDON — The chain reaction that sent enormous, deadly tidal waves crashing into the coasts of Asia and Africa on Sunday started more than six miles beneath the ocean floor off the tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. California Farmers have until Year's End to Turn in Plans to Clean the Air FRESNO, Calif. — The Central Valley's dairy, cotton, fruit and vegetable farms are the newest front in the fight to clean up one of the nation's dirtiest air basins. American Eel May Get Federal Protection HADLEY, Mass. — It is one of the creepier creatures on Earth -- a squirming, snakelike fish bound for no real glory beyond its role in sushi or as bait dangling from a fisherman's hook. But it is largely for that reason -- not despite it -- that Tim Watts is taking a stand to protect the American eel, a species he says is in dangerous decline. Madagascar's Poor See No Benefit from Conservation MANTADIA, Madagascar — The people of Mahatsara village do not understand why they are forbidden from burning down the wild forests of eastern Madagascar. Missouri Landfill Owner Leads Campaign to Incorporate Shingles into Asphalt Few motorists spend time wondering what ingredients went into making the asphalt that helps their tires to grip the road. David Orr, Environmental Educator and Writer, Answers Grist's Questions David Orr of Oberlin College has made a name for himself in the environmental community as a teacher, thinker, and writer, most recently of a book that explores the connections between the environment, the political realm, and the threat of terrorism -- "The Last Refuge: Patriotism, Politics, and the Environment in an Age of Terror." Bad Weather Hampers Efforts to Rescue Stranded Sperm Whales in Australia STRAHAN, Australia — A pod of 19 sperm whales were stranded on the coast of Australia's Tasmania state and most of them are dead, authorities said Monday. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Landfill - Source or 'Sink' of Greenhouse Gases? — By Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Accounting Florida Fisherman, Indian Farmer Named As Co-Winners of This Year's Getty Conservation Prize — By WWF-US U.S. Green Building Council Issues Draft Report On PVC — By U.S. Green Building Council Zogby: No Mandate for Arctic Refuge Drilling — By National Wildlife Federation Hurricanes Bring Temporary Relief to Florida Reefs Smothered by Invasive Seaweed — By Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution ::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Tuesday, December 28, 2004 ::: Tsunami Threatens Survival of Low-Lying Maldives Islands MALE, Maldives — The tidal waves that swept across the Indian Ocean did more than take a heavy toll of lives and property in the Maldives -- it confronted the tiny island nation with a threat to its survival. Global Warming, Pollution Add to Coastal Threats OSLO — A creeping rise in sea levels tied to global warming, pollution and damage to coral reefs may make coastlines even more vulnerable to disasters like tsunamis or storms in future, experts said on Monday. Oil Contamination Closes Fisheries in Bering Sea Near Grounded Freighter ANCHORAGE — State regulators have banned commercial fishing in the Bering Sea near the wreckage of a grounded freighter where fuel oil has been seeping since early this month. Study Shows Federal Water Subsidies Go to Largest Farms FRESNO, Calif. — A handful of large farms get most of the water and subsidy dollars delivered by the country's biggest federal water supply project, according to a study by a national environmental organization. Thai Fishery Industry Fears Tsunami Threat to Coral Reefs, Biodiversity THAILAND — Damage to coral reefs and changes in sand layers as a result of the tidal waves on Sunday has raised concern about marine biodiversity among local fishermen, as Thai waters might no longer be a rich natural resource for certain species. Dredging Helps Save Florida's Lake Panasoffkee from Itself LAKE PANASOFFKEE, Fla. — A 50-foot dredge being outfitted on the eastern shore of this 4,800-acre lake is an unlikely time machine. Indonesian Villagers Drop US$543 Million Lawsuit against Newmont JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian villagers agreed to drop a US$543 million lawsuit (euro398 million) against Newmont Mining Corp., which was accused of polluting a bay that sickened villagers, lawyers for both sides said Tuesday. READ ALL PRESS RELEASES & AFFILIATE NEWS Cumulative Sperm Whale Bone Damage and the Bends — By Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Book by Great Ape Trust Scientist Acclaimed — By Great Ape Trust of Iowa UN Proposed Fishing Limits Welcomed — By The Sea Turtle Restoration Project New Forest Rule Allows More Industrial Activity, Threatens Wildlife, Says NRDC — By Natural Resources Defense Council In the Winter 2005 issue of OnEarth: Stuck In Reverse — Despite its Bold Talk of a Green Future, Detroit Can’t Seem to Mend its Gas-Guzzling Ways — By Natural Resources Defense Council World Population Grew By 76 Million People in 2004: 3 Million Added in the Industrial World and 73 Million in the Developing World — By Earth Policy Institute