Wednesday, February 09, 2005

::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 :::

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African Countries Sign Treaty to Protect Rain Forest

BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — Seven Central African countries signed a landmark treaty Saturday to establish cross-border partnerships to help save the world's second largest rain forest.

The New Environmentalism -- An ENN Commentary

Environmentalism is dead. That is the opinion of commentators Michael Shellenberger, a political strategist, and Ted Nordhaus, a pollster...

Nesting Begins for Endangered Parrots

CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST, Puerto Rico — Raucous squawking erupts from cages filled with dozens of parrots -- a hopeful sound from a species on the brink of extinction. The last chance of survival for the Puerto Rican parrot may lie in forest aviaries where these captive birds began their nesting in January under close observation.

Time Ticking on Nuclear Waste Decision

As the U.S. extends the life of its nuclear plants far into the future, a potentially critical question remains: Where will the reactors' intensely radioactive waste be stored for thousands of years to come?

Biodiesel To Be Distributed for Boaters Through Port Everglades

FORT LAUDERDALE — More South Florida boaters may soon be turning to vegetables to run their engines.

EarthTalk: What is 'Acid Rain' and What Causes It?

"Acid rain," also known as acid precipitation and acid deposition, is a broad term used to describe the nitric and sulfuric acids that fall to Earth during rain, snow or fog.

Ancient Beasts Raise Questions about Climate Change

ROCKTAIL BAY, South Africa — The signs of the scuffle were fresh but it is a struggle that has gone on for tens of millions of years.

Bush Budget Would Cut Aid for Local Law Enforcement, Environment, Indian Schools

WASHINGTON — President Bush's budget will propose slashing grants to local law enforcement agencies and cutting spending for environmental protection, American Indian schools and home-heating aid for the poor, The Associated Press learned Saturday.

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Green Energy Resources Announces New Symbol
— By Green Energy Resources

Heroes of the Sea, Pew Fellows' Fifteenth Class Tackle Sharks, Reefs, Mangroves and More
— By Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation

The Mangrove Action Project News, LATIN AMERICA
— By Mangrove Action Project

Report Card Shows Pennsylvania Doing Poor Job of Reducing Mercury Pollution
— By National Wildlife Federation

Recycling Governor Earns SCA 'Call of Conservation' Award
— By Student Conservation Association

The Mangrove Action Project News, ASIA
— By Mangrove Action Project



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