Environmental News Network

Malaysia Says Activists Trying To Harm Palm Oil Industry by Highlighting Orangutan Woes
Malaysia accused Western activists Monday of trying to undermine the palm oil industry by claiming that orangutans are threatened by the clearing of forests in Malaysia and Indonesia. >> Read the Full Article
Nissan, NEC To Produce Batteries for Ecologically Friendly Vehicles
Nissan and electronics maker NEC will produce batteries for ecologically friendly vehicles, the companies said Friday, signaling efforts by the Japanese automaker to catch up with rivals that have a head start in green technology. >> Read the Full Article
Warming Could Spark North American Water Scramble, UN Warns
Climate change could diminish North American water supplies and trigger disputes between the United States and Canada over water reserves already stressed by industry and agriculture, U.N. experts said Wednesday. >> Read the Full Article
U.S. Offers Renewable Fuel Standards for Vehicles
The United States announced new standards for renewable fuels for cars and trucks Tuesday, but stopped short of committing to regulate greenhouse gases that spur global warming. >> Read the Full Article
Myanmar Learns To Live with the Lights Out
Chronic power shortages in Myanmar are leaving cities in the former Burma shrouded in almost permanent blackout, driving its citizens to despair and crippling an economy reeling from decades of military misrule. >> Read the Full Article
Deforestation Effects Depend on Location
The effect of deforestation on climate depends on three things -- location, location and location. Environmentalists concerned about global warming have long encouraged preservation of forests because they absorb carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. >> Read the Full Article
Massachusetts Governor Says Federal Fishing Rules Create Economic Disaster
Massachusetts' governor on Monday requested federal relief for Massachusetts commercial fishermen, saying new fishing limits have caused "a true economic disaster" and cost the industry $22 million (euro16.45 million) in the state famed in the United States for its seafood. >> Read the Full Article
Should Old Weapons Depot Be Refuge for Rare White Deer or Site of Ethanol Plant?
In a ghostlike performance, the small cluster of white deer slip in and out of sight, peacefully weaving among the hummock-shaped bunkers that once held America's war weapons. The striking image is one Dennis Money wants others to see. >> Read the Full Article
From Brazil to Boardwalk: Rain Forest Wood Splinters Ocean City, N.J., Community
It looks good, lasts for decades and can support the weight of a police car or fire engine, not to mention thousands of people. With those qualities, wood from tropical rain forests has become a favorite for building and repairing boardwalks. >> Read the Full Article
Iran Launches Minor Units at Bushehr Nuclear Plant
Iran inaugurated two minor plants at its Bushehr nuclear reactor on Tuesday, showing it is determined to get the power plant running despite a delay caused by a dispute with Russia. >> Read the Full Article