Daily Roundup: June 29, 2010
Slow, Steady Solution: Federal scientists plan to relocate some 50,000 sea-turtle eggs from Alabama and Florida panhandle beaches to protect the hatchlings from oil. New York Times
Fishy Findings: A new study shows that toxic levels of mercury are more likely in saltwater (not freshwater) fish, contrary to previous knowledge. New York Times
Liquid Assets: Private companies in the small town of Sitka, Alaska, are looking to sell up to 9.5 billion gallons of water per year from its Blue Lake reservoir to drought-laden regions. National Geographic
Cheating the System: Environmental activists have accused several coolant firms of deliberately increasing their greenhouse-gas emissions to receive extra carbon credits when they reduce to normal levels. ENN
Lean and Green: Go Green Fitness has opened in Connecticut, complete with 25 stationary bikes hooked up to individual generators to supply electricity to the gym. Grist
--Allison McCann
