Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Warmer world will be sicker world Friday, June 21 2002 @ 09:20 AM CDT From www.UPPERWORLD.org Contributed by: Makasheh " WORLD (Ananova) Global warming is triggering wildlife disease epidemics around the world according to researchers. ....The outbreaks are happening everywhere from coral reefs to rainforests and the risks are increasing for humans. " ...more A new PDV outbreak in Europe, Friday, June 21 2002 @ 09:33 AM CDT From www.UPPERWORLD.org Contributed by: Maxwell J. " DENMARK (Sea Mammal Research Unit) As of 6 June 2002, the Danes estimate that about 250 animals have died from a population of about 5000. Dead seals showing similar symptoms have also been reported from the Swedish coast. ....Phocine Distemper Virus was first identified in 1988 when an outbreak killed over 18,000 common seals in Europe. " ...more EPA says toxic sludge is good for fish Thursday, June 20 2002 @ 09:33 AM CDT Contributed by: Michelle " WASHINGTON (WashingtonPost) The Army Corps of Engineers' dumping of toxic sludge into the Potomac River protects fish by forcing them to flee the polluted area and escape fishermen, according to an internal Environmental Protection Agency document. ....The document says it is not a " ridiculous possibility " that a discharge " actually protects the fish in that they are not inclined to bite (and get eaten by humans) but they go ahead with their upstream movement and egg laying. " ...more More on www.upperworld.com Become a member and contribute to the site with news clippings! WatchDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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