Tuesday, May 31, 2005

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Early Alaska Wildfire Sparks Fears of Tough Season

Alaska's wildfire season got off to an early start this year with more than 4,800 acres of spruce forest ablaze Tuesday, and authorities warned low water levels and high temperatures could mean a tough fire season ahead for the western United States.

U.S. Zoo Considers Using Animal Waste as Energy Source

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is looking to become the first zoo in the nation to be powered by its own animal waste -- particularly the prodigious piles produced by its pachyderms.

U.S. Energy Chief Wants Global Push for 'Clean Coal'

U.S. Energy Secretary Sam Bodman called for more international efforts to develop coal as an alternative energy source as ministers met Tuesday to address concerns over the future of the world's energy supplies.

Beached Dolphins Released into Waters off Florida

Seven stranded rough-toothed dolphins swam to freedom 14 miles offshore in the Florida Straits Tuesday as rescue volunteers released them back into deep waters after two months of rehabilitation.

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SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY   NEWS

EarthNews Radio: Spices

Do you know where common spices such as allspice and vanilla come from? Organic versions of these popular spices have an interesting genesis.

Consumer Reports Launches Website for the Green Consumer

Consumer Reports, the Yonkers, New York-based consumer-product testing and rating organization, has started a new website geared toward the "green" consumer.

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NON PROFIT NEWS

World Wildlife Fund Applauds Potlatch Corporation for Commitment to Responsible Forestry

Senior Plants Seeds of Hope Under The Roof of Africa

UNEP Wins 2005 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award

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