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World Environment News - April 3rd , 2008 from Planet Ark
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Here are today's Reuters 'World Environment News' headlines,
proudly brought to you by Planet Ark.

TODAY'S NEWS STORIES:


US:
New Solar CIGS Cells Creep Up On Silicon
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47759/story.htm


US:
Nearly 40,000 Katrina Families Still In Mobile Homes
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47760/story.htm


UK:
EU Industry Carbon Emissions Flat In 2007
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47755/story.htm


UK:
Bird Flu's Spread Around The Globe
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47752/story.htm


NORWAY:
Climate Solutions Often Harm Indigenous Peoples - UN
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47753/story.htm


NORWAY:
Climate Seen Stoking Arctic Indigenous Land Claims
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47756/story.htm


INDIA:
Microcredit Raises Hopes For India's Farm Widows
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47754/story.htm


INDIA:
Philippines To Import Ethanol From Brazil, Thailand
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47758/story.htm


GERMANY:
Soy Fuel Blend Fails Climate Test - Greenpeace
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47761/story.htm


GERMANY:
German cars not ready for new biofuel - sources
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47762/story.htm

CYPRUS:
Rare Wild Cyprus Donkey Threatened - Campaigners
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47751/story.htm


BRAZIL:
Brazil Biodiesel Sputters On Social, Green Goals
http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/47757/story.htm



ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS PICTURES:

AUSTRALIA:
A New Zealand fur seal swims in its new exhibit at Taronga Zoo in Sydney
http://www.planetark.com/envpicstory.cfm/newsid/47763


BRAZIL:
Fruits of the castor plant are used to make biodiesel
http://www.planetark.com/envpicstory.cfm/newsid/47764


GERMANY:
A rare white albino alligator is seen at the Serengeti Safari Park
http://www.planetark.com/envpicstory.cfm/newsid/47766


FRANCE:
Commercial planes are seen on the dismantling site of Bartin Recycling Group
http://www.planetark.com/envpicstory.cfm/newsid/47767


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THE PEFC WANTS YOUR OPINION
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is conducting a governance review and  is pleased to invite comment
on the organisation, its structure, and Mission from its stakeholders,
partners, and the general public through an on-line survey.

This survey, developed under the guidance of an independent, international
panel of experts and administered by the Z/Yen Group, will capture analysis
and opinions on a variety of subjects including organisational structure and
management, role of stakeholder groups, robustness of standards, and
external perceptions of PEFC.

Data captured from this survey will contribute to a report and
recommendations generated in late Spring. The PEFC encourages as many people
as possible to participate, share their views, and forward the survey to
others who might be interested.

The survey can be accessed on-line through mid-April at:

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More information about PEFC at: http://www.pefc.org

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