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Wednesday, November 2, 2005


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Senators Tell National Park Service To Back Off New Management Guidelines
Republican senators joined Democrats in telling the National Park Service on Tuesday to back off proposed new guidelines that could allow Segway scooters and more cell phones, noise and air pollution in the national parks.

Greenpeace To Pay Fine for Damaging Philippine Reef
Greenpeace said on Tuesday it will pay nearly $7,000 in damages after the environmental group's flagship, the Rainbow Warrior II, hit a coral reef at a world heritage site in the southern Philippines.

Democrats, Environmentalists Criticize Katrina Cuts to Firefighting Funds
Trying to make up for the cost of Hurricane Katrina, the White House has proposed eliminating a $500 million reserve fund to fight fires in heavy wildfire years. Environmentalists and Western Democrats criticized the plan Tuesday as shortsighted and risky.

Study Reveals Mice Sing in the Presence of Mates
Songbirds may be the Sinatras of the animal world, but male mice can carry a tune too, say Washington University researchers who were surprised by what they heard.

UK Holds Energy Summit To Tackle Global Warming
Energy ministers from 20 countries met in London Tuesday to discuss how to tackle climate change through technology and persuade big polluters the United States, India and China to become involved in the fight.

Armadillos Spread North in Georgia
After years in south Georgia, where they are common road kill and a nuisance to some homeowners, armadillos have spread to the chillier northern half of the state where their digging and burrowing is already generating complaints.

Swedish Investor Donates More Than $63 Million To Fight Baltic Sea Pollution
A Swedish investor has donated 500 million kronor (US$63 million; euro52.4 million) to help protect the Baltic Sea environment, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said Tuesday.

Researchers To Study Urban Coyotes
State and university researchers plan a detailed study on urban neighborhoods that have become hot spots for coyotes. Coyotes, which have been setting up dens in the bushes of two neighborhoods here, will be captured and radio-collared by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and University of Arizona researchers.

Judge Overturns Ban on Grouper in Gulf of Mexico
A two-month ban on recreational grouper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico that was scheduled to begin Tuesday has been overturned.

EarthNews Radio: Incorporating Sustainability

Sara Lee Food & Beverage To Discontinue Wood Pallets; Environmental Benefits Cited

Environmental Heroes from Around the World Honored

Two Public Relations Campaigns Pit Wal-Mart against Critics

Animal Extremists Face Travelling Ban

Non Profit News Releases

Doing Well by Doing Good: Social and Environmental Responsibility Can Be Profitable

Community-Designed Mildred Helms Park Revitalized and Open to the Public

Prince Charles Meets with Marin Organic Farmers; Visit Marks International Recognition of American Organic Pioneers

Globe 2006 To Be Best Yet; Conference and Trade Fair to Take Place This March in Vancouver

Seacology Wins 2005 Achievement in Innovation Award; Recognized for Outstanding Efforts in Providing Aid to Tsunami Victims


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Company News Releases

Sandy Alexander Makes U.S. Printing Industry’s Largest Purchase of Wind Power

Earthcycle Unveils Its Sustainable Packaging Solution at PMA Fresh Summit 2005

PowerFlare Corporation to Exhibit at Clean Gulf Conference

The Green Guide Offers Free Advice to Consumers for One Week

Canon U.S.A. Receives Fourth Consecutive WasteWise Award from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; EPA Cites Company As Large Business Partner of the Year


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