May 2000 Table of Contents

Local Ecology
	Wetlands restoration leads the way at Famosa Slough
		Completion of new ponds provides a model for Mission Bay habitat restoration.
	Two actions you can take to reduce Navy pollution
	Smart growth, regionalism and equity: what is the nexus?
		Special presentation by Norman Krumholtz on May 16.
	San Diego Regional Energy Office announces Energy Leadershi[p Awards
National Issues
	Environmental poll compares attitudes of boomers & internet generation
		Two generations, separated by decades, share may opinions and priorities.
	Nation's top home-builders vow to end endangered wood use
		Huge win for environmentalists as pressure brings a dramatic turnabout.
	Detroit automakers worst in first pollution ranking
Global Ecology
	Loss in biodiversity by year 2100 could be consequence of global change
		Land-use changes are more significant than climate change for loss of biodiversity.
	New research on long-term ocean cycles reveals rapid global warming in new future
		Scripps scientists discover an 1,800-year tidal cycle.
Energy
	World energy demand continues rapid growth in this year's "International Energy Outlook"
	US solar manufacturer teams with energy service company to help San Diegans cash-in on incentives
	Sludge Power
		Scientists trick microbes into generating usable electricity.
	"Biodiesel" fuel could reduce truck pollution
Transportation
	Solving the transportation problem in San Diego
		It you want real alternatives to our ever-worstening traffic congestion, it's going to cost.
	Traffic congestion driven by sprawl
Diet & Health
	New health research 'vindicates' EPA; soot particles are deadly, Lung Association notes
	Millions of American children and teens affected by lead exposure
		Low levels of lead previously thought safe prove to be dangerous.
	Common pesticide product reduces testosterone; possibly contributory factor to male infertility
	Walking trails boost exercise, improve health at low cost
In Your Garden
	Trees: Why it's really, really smart to plant some in your garden
Observations from the Edge
	G is for Green