June '98 Table of Contents

Out of Balance: The environment gets short shrift at City Hall.
Hidden costs of water transfers: Moving water around discourages conservation.
Sport utility vehicle sleight-of-hand: The Big 3 resort to accounting tricks to avoid auto pollution standards,

World is economically richer and environmentally poorer: New Worldwatch study documents the state of the world.
34,000 species of plants in 200 countries threatened with extinction
Smoggy ozone found over tropical paradise islands: Widespread fires cause high altitude pollution.
Getting to the root of the problem: A lack of understanding impedes solutions to environmental problems.
Exports of hazardous pesticides from U.S. ports increase: It's not legal here, so they ship it overseas.
Mammals, fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles suffering major declines: Extinction rates are 100 to 1000 times normal.

Clean, quiet, cool and ready for the road: The first street-ready, fuel cell powered car.

Pest and disease control for your roses: Easy, non-toxic solutions for rose pests.

Vitamin E retained two times better than synthetic: All Vitamin E sources are not equivalent.
The taste buds like and the heart thanks: Green Restaurant review.
Scientists seek early warning of drinking water threats: Building an early warning system for pathogens that may be able to slip through current water purification processes.
New food safety steps for imports urged: Food safety laws are in place if they are adequately enforced.

Particles of Paradise: Looking for a new model for society.
Reality Check #436 - Speaking Frankly: Our resident eco-radical looks at the electoral process, Old Blue Eyes, and society.