--------- > From: News from Environmental Defense Fund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: * Poop Counter * Reduce Smog * Enviro Justice * > Date: Tuesday, January 12, 1999 3:34 PM > > EDF DISPATCH: From Environmental Defense Fund > * Poop Counter * Reduce Smog * Enviro Justice * > Tuesday, January 12, 1999 > More than 300,000 strong > > > ****************************** > 1. NORTH CAROLINA 'POOP COUNTER' KEEPS UP WITH HOG WASTE > > As of 2:17 p.m. today, North Carolina pigs have already deposited > more than 62,000,000 pounds of waste since New Year's Day, much of > which will pollute the state's water and air. Check out the > continuously updated 'NC Poop Counter' at EDF's powerful new website, > Hog Watch, and resolve to do something about it. > > http://www.hogwatch.org/resourcecenter/counter.html > > ****************************** > 2. CALL ON YOUR GOVERNOR TO CLEAR THE AIR > > The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently increased pressure > on 22 states to reduce levels of nitrogen oxide pollution, which > contributes to harmful smog. But opponents are fighting the emissions > caps -- and EDF recommends action. > > http://www.edf.org/pubs/EDF-Letter/1999/Jan/e_air.html > > ****************************** > 3. FIGHTING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN LOS ANGELES > > Poor people and minorities who live near urban centers don't always > have equal access to public transportation, recreational areas, and > clean air. In Los Angeles, EDF has decided to do something about it. > > http://www.edf.org/pubs/EDF-Letter/1999/Jan/l_just.html > > ****************************** > 4. CREATE A WILDLIFE FRIENDLY YARD > > Where do birds and butterflies go when their natural habitats are > replaced by urban areas? They may very well seek shelter in your own > backyard. Find out how to make your yard an oasis for wildlife, and > then sit back and enjoy the view. > > http://www.edf.org/pubs/EDF-Letter/1999/Jan/h_yardwl.html > > ***************************** > 5. SPEAKING UP FOR HIGHWAY ALTERNATIVES > > New Jersey has moved to abolish high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on > two major highways, claiming they aren't being used by drivers. EDF > suggests other options and urges the state to reconsider. > > http://www.edf.org/pubs/EDF-Letter/1999/Jan/f_HOV.html > > ****************************** > 6. WHAT THE FUTURE COULD HOLD FOR NORTHERN WINTERS > > Winter warming in the White Mountains of New Hampshire could mean > less skiing, less maple syrup, and less vibrant fall foliage. A > recent report from EDF scientists examines potential effects of > warmer temperatures on the area. > > http://www.edf.org/pubs/Reports/GWWhtMtns/a_execsum.html > > ****************************** > 7. DONATE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND ONLINE > > The Environmental Defense Fund's work is made possible by > contributions from generous people like you. Please take advantage > of the secure server technology on our web site and help the > environment with a credit card contribution now. > > https://www.edf.org/secure/Want2Help/Membership.html > > ****************************** > 8. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES > > > To start receiving your own copy of EDF DISPATCH, just fill in this > simple form on the web: > > http://www.edf.org/Join4Free/ > > ****************************** > Don't forget to check out past EDF DISPATCHES in our new > archive. > > http://plaza.edf.org/dispatches.nsf > > ****************************** > Thanks for checking in often! More news daily at: > > http://www.edf.org > > Copyright 1999 Environmental Defense Fund. All rights reserved.
