Monthly Archive for August, 2003

Macromedia launched new version of it’s MX software suite…

Macromedia courts mainstream developers
Review of the new Dreamweaver MX at phpbuilder.com

New FLASH details:
complete details: here
detailed discussion of all new features: here
comparison of regular and pro: here

The collapse of biodiversity?

This month saw a new report from The World Conservation Union (IUCN) which highlighted the tragic fact that species of whales, dolphins and porpoises, part of the Cetaceans family, have been put on the endangered species list and may disappear in the next 10 years. This unfortunately is just one of many such disturbing reports that are pointing to the collapse of biodiversity.

read more at Newsviews

President Bush plans loophole to allow old factories to increase carbon dioxide emissions

The US government plans to allow outdated factories to increase carbon dioxide emissions without any ramifications. The change in regulations could benefit approximately 17,000 substandard plants and facilitate the existence of coal-fired power stations. The new regulations would allow old plants to be maintained and upgraded by a provisional 20% without having to install any filters or anti-pollution equipment. Thirteen states are challenging the plans. Carbon emissions from the US already make up 25% of the world’s total emissions.

read more at the Guardian