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					Friday, May 9, 2008
	News of Note Sahara dried out slowly, not abruptly: study The once-green Sahara turned to desert over thousands of years rather than in an abrupt shift as previously believed, according to a study on Thursday that may help understanding of future climate changes. Top Stories An Eco-Friendly Gift Guide for Mother's Day Now that Earth Day has come and gone, it's that time of year when "love your mother" can be taken literally again. But here's a bonus: green Mother's Day festivities allow you to be kind to Mother Earth and the woman who pushed you out her cervix. Of course, the best gifts are stuff-free (and even free free -- carefully planted smooch, anyone?), but here are some ideas if you feel the need to drop some dough. Koalas Under Threat From Climate Change New research shows increased temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are a threat to the Australian national icon, the koala. Professor Ian Hume, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, and his students from the University of Sydney have been researching the effects of CO2 increases and temperature rises on eucalypts. Dying bats in the Northeast remain a mystery Investigations continue into the cause of a mysterious illness that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of bats since March 2008. At more than 25 caves and mines in the northeastern U.S, bats exhibiting a condition now referred to as "white-nosed syndrome" have been dying. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently issued a Wildlife Health Bulletin, advising wildlife and conservation officials throughout the U.S. to be on the lookout for the condition known as "white-nose syndrome" and to report suspected cases of the disease. 1.5 Million Chinese Children Take Part in Painting Competition on Climate Change An unprecedented 1.5 million Chinese children have participated in a painting competition on the topic of climate change, in a sign of the country's growing awareness of environmental issues. The competition, held in China for the first time, saw the children collectively submit 200,000 paintings on the theme of climate change. Some 620 paintings were selected for prizes by the jury, which was made up of renowned Chinese artists, UNEP officials and Ms Elizabeth Rihoy of Resource Africa.		ENN Spotlight Are Myanmar's Storm Victims Suffering Needlessly? As the floodwaters of Cyclone Nargis began to recede from Myanmar's low-lying Irrawaddy Delta this week, at least one regional leader was quick to note that this devastating disaster could have been partially prevented through coastal preservation. More Top Stories How to recycle clothes One of my sisters, Kate, was spring cleaning a couple of closets recently and after sorting through things she wound up donating most of her clothes to the local church. But there was a small pile of clothes that looked ripe for the dump. Karmically, she didn't want to deposit these pre-loved clothes into the trash bin. So she did what sisters do — asked the older one for advice. I came across a great suggestion from organicgardens.com where we discovered that cotton and wool "rags" and old leather gloves could be composted. Conflicts with Cotton Have you ever thought about your clothing and the effects on the earth? What if I told you that the way cotton is currently grown and harvested, it endangers lives? Conventional cotton is causing extreme concerns and here's why. Tons and tons of pesticides are sprayed on cotton fileds every year to eradicate a little bug known as the boll weevil. The problem with using poison to kill one bug is that it kills all the other beneficial insects that keep nature on track. American Apparel Finally Comes Clean(er) American Apparel, a company well known for sexual harassment suits, scandalous barely legal marketing imagery, and de rigeur retro basics, is quietly known among environmentalists for something different…setting the bar for fair wages in manufacturing and incorporating solid steps towards environmental sustainability. Now clearly, a manufacturing behemoth is going to have a tough time calling itself "sustainable," but American Apparel doesn't even try. They do. Since 2006, 20% of their electricity for their factory in downtown LA is produced by solar energy, there's recycled content in their shopping bags, and a majority of their manufacturing scraps get reclaimed for the making of their smaller items, like thongs and such.
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	Member Press Releases Tejon Ranch Deal, Largest Development Ever Proposed in California, Destroys Critical Habitat for Condors By: Center for Biological Diversity Tejon Ranch Corporation and several environmental organizations announced a deal Thursday that may pave the way for massive development in the Tehachapi Mountains north of Los Angeles. Destruction of Mangrove Forests Increased Devastating Impact of Cyclone Nagris By: Mangrove Action Project (MAP) In the wake of the destruction and rising death toll caused by Cyclone Nagris, Mangove Action Project (MAP) is calling for the re-establishment of mangrove buffer zones and coastal greenbelts along affected coastal zones to avert future such disasters. Marsh Restoration in Iraq "Promising" By: Environmental Law Institute Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes, often referred to as the original Garden of Eden, were once the largest wetlands in southwest Asia, covering an area nearly twice the size of the original Everglades. Zane Grey's Rogue River Cabin Preserved By: The Trust for Public Land The Rogue River cabin where western author Zane Grey fished and wrote will be permanently preserved, The Trust for Public Land, a national conservation organization, and the Bureau of Land Management announced today. Report Documents Greenhouse Gas and Public Health Impacts of Off-Road Vehicle Use in California By: Center for Biological Diversity Motorized off-road vehicle use in California releases as much greenhouse gas as burning 500,000 barrels of oil each year - equivalent to more than 1.5 million car trips from San Francisco to Los Angeles - according to a groundbreaking report released today by the Center for Biological Diversity and Clean Air Initiative. Steve Curwood to speak at 2008 Warren Wilson College Commencement By: Warren Wilson College Steve Curwood, host and executive producer of "Living on Earth," will deliver the main address at the 2008 Warren Wilson College Commencement May 17. "Green to Gold's" Andrew Winston Leads Public Seminar in LA, May 20 By: Sustainable Life Media Andrew Winston, co-author of one of the most read business books on the emerging green economy and how companies can take advantage, will be stopping in LA May 20th for one of only four public seminars this year. 2008 National Wetlands Awards to be Presented on May 13th By: Environmental Law Institute The seven winners of the 2008 National Wetlands Awards will be recognized at an evening ceremony on May 13th, 2008, at the Canon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. Editor's Note : 'Network News' features press releases submitted directly by organizations in ENN's member network. This content is not specifically endorsed or supported by ENN and is not subject to ENN's editorial process.
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