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Spain's Catalonia Bans Bullfighting

Catalonia became the first Spanish mainland region to ban bullfighting after its parliament voted Wednesday to outlaw the tradition on animal cruelty grounds.

Free land! Free land! Here's the Catch:

Nearly 150 years ago, Daniel Freeman was one of the first people to claim 160 acres of free land under the Homestead Act of 1862.Now the city of Beatrice is attempting to recreate a piece of history with its own version of the Homestead Act.

Giant Oil Skimmer Sent Home
A giant oil skimmer brought in from Portugal to be used in the Gulf cleanup effort is being sent home. The Taiwanese vessel "A Whale" was deployed last week along the oil-slicked Gulf Coast, but it has been determined that it's too big to be effective.

Oil Washes up Mississippi Beaches

Large patches of thick oil washed ashore in Mississippi on Sunday, the first time crude from the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico has hit the state's coast. Oil hit two tourist beaches at Ocean Springs, about 10 miles (16 kilometres) east of Biloxi, and a beach used by fisherman that is close to an inland marsh.

Dolphins' Food & Air Running Out in Gulf
Over 47 dolphins have beached themselves. Scientists think the lack of air, and lack of food in deeper waters due to the oil in the gulf is driving dolphins and sharks to the beach shores. Scientists also believe hundreds more are probably dying in the Gulf and sinking to the bottom. See the Video on Yahoo.

BP is Burning Sea Turtles
NEWS ALERT!!! News has just emerged from the Gulf Coast that BP is burning endangered sea turtles alive. A boat captain who has been leading efforts to rescue the endangered turtles says BP has blocked his crews from entering the areas where the animals are trapped, effectively shutting down the rescue operation.

Dear Whale Found South fo BP Oil Spill

A dead sperm whale has been found floating 77 miles south of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.The whale was found Tuesday but its condition suggests it may have been dead for several days or more than a week.

Potential cancer drug found in Australian rainforest

A potential cancer drug developed from an Australian rainforest plant is set to progress to human trials after fighting off inoperable tumours in pets.

Tangy Zucchini Salad I am getting tons of zucchinis in my weekly CSA box right now. Most folks like baking or stirfrying them up, but here's a quick fast zucchini salad that is easy & tasty if you want to try something new!

Home Composting

Little things often make the biggest difference, especially when it comes to protecting the environment. Composting is one small way to reduce waste in landfills and provide farmers and backyard gardeners with cheap fertilizer.

Water Conservation Tips
As it starts to warm up around the northern hemisphere, we must be proactive and think about water conservation. Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water.  There are many effective ways to conserve water in and around your home. Look through this list for ways that will work for you.

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