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Japan to ban free plastic bags

Today Online, Thu June 16, 2005, comments (0)
Tokyo, Japan - Japan announced a draft plan yesterday to stop retailers from giving out plastic bags for free, amid efforts to improve the environment in the nation where the landmark Kyoto Protocol was sealed.



Progress made at conference on Antarctica

The Australian, Thu June 16, 2005, comments (0)
Stockholm, Sweden - Delegates attending a conference in Sweden on protecting Antarctica have made substantial progress towards agreeing a deal on issues such as reaction to a major incident, the conference chairman said on Monday.



Drought-stricken Aussie farmers dance in the rain

Swissinfo, Wed June 15, 2005, comments (0)
Sydney, Australia - Australian farmers have been dancing in the rain as downpours delivered the first soaking falls in over four years to large parts of drought-ridden eastern Australia.



Horse-and-plow farming makes comeback in U.S.

USA Today, Sun June 12, 2005, comments (0)
Sisters, OR - If the thought of a farmer patiently working his field behind a plow and horses floods you with pangs of nostalgia, take heart.



Libraries of plant DNA provide boost to plant researchers

Monsters and Critics, Tue June 07, 2005, comments (0)
Warwick, UK - Researchers at the University of Warwick`s horticultural research arm Warwick HRI have created an extensive new range of libraries of plant DNA that will provide a massive boost to the world`s plant researchers. The new collection of DNA libraries is the largest of its type in the world and will provide researchers with a unique resource.



Mayors Sign ‘Urban Environmental Accords’

Washington Post, Sun June 05, 2005, comments (0)
San Francisco, CA - Mayors from around the world on Sunday signed an international treaty calling for increased use of public transportation and drastic cuts to the amount of trash sent to landfills.



Canada’s mosquito capital turns over new leaf in bug wars

Terra Daily, Fri June 03, 2005, comments (0)
Ottawa - A city in central Canada infamous for its abundance of mosquitoes that daunt even the hardiest outdoor enthusiasts is turning to new chemical-free ways to de-bug its parks and backyards.



France Launches Drive to Boost Organic Food Sales

Planet Ark, Thu June 02, 2005, comments (0)
Paris - France launched a national campaign to promote organic produce on Wednesday, kicking off 10 days of events to boost a sector that has struggled to make its mark in Europe's agricultural powerhouse.



2003 Toxics Release Inventory Shows Continued Decline in Chemical Releases

GreenBiz, Wed May 25, 2005, comments (0)
Washington, D.C. - EPA's 2003 Toxics Release Inventory, released today, shows that the amount of toxic chemicals released into the environment by reporting facilities continues to decline, with total reductions of 42% since 1998 and a 6% decrease from 2002 to 2003.



Australia-Canada Red Cross to Clean Up Maldives

Planet Ark, Wed May 18, 2005, comments (0)
Canberra, Australia - The Red Cross will help the Maldives deal with growing mountains of debris and rubbish that have piled up as a result of the Dec. 26 tsunami that swamped the low-lying island chain.

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