June 2003 Table of Contents
Local Ecology
Here at Home
When and how does a threat justify violating your own sacred principles?
The Best and Worst beaches throughout California
Heal the Bay's 13th annual Beach Report Card assigns an A-F grade to California beaches.
EPA honors Chula Vista with top environmental award in Washington D.C.
Environmentally friendly dry cleaners opens second location in San Diego
And the winners are... everyone
San Diego EarthWorks presents their 12th annual E.A.R.T.H. Awards
Supervisors should give farmers a "fair deal" on GP 2020
National Issues
Norton's 2025 Water Plan: propaganda to mask reality
More roads and increasing development: taking a toll on America's wildlife and natural habitats
Some states praised for protecting biodiversity, others seeking to weaken environmental laws
Global Ecology
Rainforest Alliance's Smartwood Certifications reach 25-million-acre milestone
Poverty, disease, environmental decline threaten global stability
Religious investors, advocacy groups issue first global "bench marks" for corporate behavior
More sustainable coffee production and a more stable global market
Rainforest Alliance signs agreements with two largest coffee brokers.
Energy
US energy security linked to efficiency
Alternative energy is too expensive for San Diego consumers – NOT
Restructuring the energy economy
Energy efficiency key to prevent another power crisis
Fuel efficient patriotism bumper stickers
Pollution and Waste
Strong showing on global warming resolution at AEP is "big win" for shareholder activists
Proxy battle outcome at "Filthy 5" utility good sign for upcoming votes.
Bush administration hides reports on mercury risks while weakening mercury protections
Popular weed killer disrupts frogs' sexual development
Diet & health
Key studies on air pollution and health effects near high-traffic areas
Antibiotic resistance threatens public health
Ultraviolet radiation added to government list of known carcinogens
Marijuana-derived compound targets pain, inflammation
Observations from the Edge
Depleted democracy and other weapons of war
