::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Thursday, March 24, 2005 :::
Government Issues Guidelines for Tracking Greenhouse Gas Reductions The government will start keeping track of all the "greenhouse" gases that farmers and foresters voluntarily reduce to help combat global warming. The Basics on Genetically Modified Foods What foods are genetically modified? Are they safe? Here are the basics. Daley Blames Public for Recycling Program's Woes Mayor Richard Daley blamed public apathy toward recycling Tuesday for the decline in the performance of his controversial blue bag program. Canadian Government and Automakers Reach Deal on Cutting Emissions The Canadian government has averted a battle with automakers by reaching a voluntary deal that would cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by 25 percent from 1995 levels over the next five years, in keeping with the Kyoto accord. READ ALL THE LATEST HEADLINES Plastic Mats Support Heavy Equipment with Minimal Environmental Impact Coastal erosion? No problem. Alien insect invasions? Who cares. Receding glaciers? It's all good. EarthNews Radio: Alliance to Save Energy's Kateri Callahan There are many things we can do to save gas, including driving hybrid cars, keeping our cars tuned, and not driving aggressively. But there's more we can do. READ ALL SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY NEWS Rainforest Alliance Announces 2005 Individual and Corporate Awardees What do North American forestry giants, Brazilian and Colombian coffee farmers, the biggest US food company, a small tour boat operator, Ecuador's second largest banana producer, and one of the world's biggest commercial printers based in Wisconsin have in common, and why are they converging on New York May 11 for a conference and gala dinner? Grants Will Help Build Boston Playgrounds The Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national non-profit conservation organization, announced today that its Parks for People Program has received three grants to support construction of playgrounds in Codman Square, on Elmhurst Street and between Spencer and Whitfield streets at Aspinwall Road. READ ALL NON PROFIT NEWS |
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