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Friday, March 24, 2006
Today's News ENN Weekly: March 20th - 24th ENN rounds up the most important and compelling environmental news stories of the week. In the news March 20th - 24th: Water problems and solutions, grizzlies debated, Canadian forests in peril, and much more. U.S. States in CO2 Pact Eye Trees, Methane at Dumps Power plants in the U.S. Northeast who may face rules to cut carbon dioxide emissions could be allowed to save costs by methods such as planting trees and tapping landfills for methane, according to a draft plan. Beetle 'Epidemic' Rends Northwest Forests The region's largest infestation of mountain pine beetles in 20 years has hit more than a million acres of forests in northern Idaho and Montana, while 2.5 million acres in Washington face disease and insect problems. Post-Katrina Landscape: Refrigerators Gone, Abandoned Cars Linger Nearly seven months after Katrina, the streets of New Orleans are still strewn with thousands of abandoned cars -- many of them flooded-out, some stolen, some left by residents who have not returned since the Aug. 29 storm. U.N. Biodiversity Meeting Embraces Eco-Friendly City It is no coincidence that the United Nations chose the southern Brazilian city of Curitiba to host its eighth conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity, which is under way this week. Maine Steps up Bird Flu Planning, Monitoring Maine, the closest U.S. state to migration routes for birds coming from Europe, will soon test ducks, geese, loons and other birds for avian flu as the United States steps up preparations for the possible spread of the disease to North America. >>>More articles at ENN.com Affiliate Publisher News Conservationists and Communities Celebrate Early Victory Against "Sunrise Powerlink" Transmission Line By: the Center for Biological Diversity San Diego Gas and Electric has sent a surprise letter to the California Public Utilities Commission stating its intent to submit a new application and restart the clock for the agency's approval of the controversial "Sunrise Powerlink" transmission line. Indigenous Villagers in Nicaragua Conserve Lands, Earn Livelihoods Thanks to Responsible Forest Management By: Rainforest Alliance Indigenous foresters in northern Nicaragua anticipate that pending Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification will open new markets for wood sales, providing them with sorely needed income. The Rainforest Alliance, an international conservation organization, has been working with the villagers for the past two years, providing them with tools and technical training needed to win FSC certification. >>>Read all Non-Profit News Effectively Communicating Corporate Ethical Values By: the Ethical Corporation Over 30% of UK employees don't care whether their company succeeds or fails: when it comes to communicate your ethical values to your internal public, what are the most efficient tactics and tool? >>>Read all Company News ENN Weekly Poll >>>Voice Your Opinion Latest Poll : Do you agree with the proposed delisting of grizzlies as a threatened species? Poll Results : "Should emissions from small-engine machines such as lawn mowers be subject to regulations?" 84.57% - Yes 15.43% - No ENN Forums >>>Participate in forum discussions Sustainable Economy : Corporate Acquisitions...good or bad for green organizations "Tom's of Maine is the latest...to merge with a larger corporation...How do you think this trend will affect the operation, ethics and corporate identity of Earth-friendly companies?" post your thoughts	Announcements
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