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Despite repeated calls by President Bush and members of Congress to decrease U.S. dependence on oil imports, a major energy bill that appears headed for passage this week would not significantly reduce the country's need for foreign oil, according to analysts and interest groups.

From the Associated Press via CNN.com CORVALLIS, Oregon (AP) -- Plenty of college kids still subsist on a steady diet of ramen noodles, cold cereal and beer to wash it all down. Not Nate France. The crop and soil sciences major at Oregon State University here wouldn't dream of following the well-beaten path to the local Carl Jr.'s for cheap, mammoth burgers.

From the Associated Press via CNN.com LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) -- An expert on the ivory-billed woodpecker is questioning evidence that purportedly shows the rare bird, once thought to be extinct, in the swamps of southeast Arkansas.

From the Duluth News Tribune, by John Meyers Gov. Tim Pawlenty has asked the Minnesota Forest Advisory Council to recommend how much roadless area to add to the state's national forests. His request stems from an unprecedented Bush administration directive that allows governors to decide if national forests in their state should designate officially protected roadless areas.

From the Associated Press via the Environmental News Network, by William Kates Quick! What has large protruding eyes, is black with yellow spots along its spindly four-inch long body, has wings a half-foot long and can fly faster than 30 mph? And, oh yeah, it's one of nature's most aggressive hunters. You're safe. It's only a Giant Petaltail dragonfly.

From the Malaysian National News Agency The certification scheme of Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is expected to gain international recognition, said director of Centrum Hout of the Netherlands, Eric de Munck.