Thursday, March 24, 2005

::: ENN Daily Newsletter - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 :::

ENN Todays News

EPA Chided for Disregarding Study of Benefits from Mercury Curbs

The Environmental Protection Agency's decision to ignore researchers' analysis of possible health benefits from reducing mercury pollution from power plants was criticized Tuesday by Democrats in Congress.

Professor, Students Donate Website Proceeds to Renewable Energy Projects

Karl Ulrich, a proud environmentalist who bikes to work daily, used to fret over what his fuel-thirsty Ford F-150 pickup did to the atmosphere every time he drove from Pennsylvania to property he owns in Vermont.

Canada Unveils Annual Seal Hunt, Blasts Activists

Canada said Tuesday it would allow 320,000 young seals to be killed this year and lashed out at activists who promise to boycott Canadian seafood products in a bid to stop the hunt.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Campaigns for Clean Water

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio helped environmentalists launch an international campaign Tuesday to draw attention to the billion people worldwide who don't have access to clean water.

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SUSTAINABLE   ECONOMY NEWS

Company Touts Plasma Technology to Reduce Waste, Create Alternative Fuel

This month ENN has told you about a number of companies that are creating alternatives to common products and services in order to enhance our environment. One company, Startech Environmental Corp., wants to solve two problems at once.

EarthNews Radio: Max Green Alchemy

The skin is the human body's biggest organ, and keeping the skin healthy is important.

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NON PROFIT &   COMPANY NEWS

National Arbor Day Foundation's Arbor Day Awards Announced

The National Arbor Day Foundation will honor leaders in tree planting and environmental stewardship at the 33rd annual Arbor Day Awards banquet held on Saturday, April 30. The awards ceremony is part of the celebration held each year in Nebraska City, the birthplace of Arbor Day, to commemorate National Arbor Day.

Wildlife Charity Asks: Are 'Free' Gifts a Good Way to Recruit New Supporters

Is it cost-effective and ethical for a charity to use some of its funds to pay for 'free' gifts sent out to new supporters? The World Land Trust (WLT), an international conservation organisation based in Suffolk, is currently asking this question as the charity tries to come up with new ways of recruiting supporters.

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