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#932492013-04-15
What Lives at the Bottom of the Mariana Trench? More Than You Might Think
The deepest, darkest, scariest place on the maps I loved pondering as a child was a crescent-shaped canyon in the western Pacific Ocean.
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#932532013-04-15
Japanese scholar: Children’s green awareness can spread and change society
Japanese scholar Hiroshi Abe said educating the younger generation, rather than utilizing advanced technology, is more important in environmental protection.
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#932542013-04-15
Cutting Specific Pollutants Would Slow Sea Level Rise, Research Indicates
Apr. 14, 2013 — With coastal areas bracing for rising sea levels, new research indicates that cutting emissions of certain pollutants can greatly slow down sea level rise this century.
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#932562013-04-15
Data dearth impeding fight against desertification
[BONN, GERMANY] The lack of location-specific scientific data on the degradation of land, and the dearth of networks through which to share such data where it does exist, are hampering the fight against desertification, a conference has heard.
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#932572013-04-15
Market figures out that geckos don't cure AIDS, but killing continues
Millions of tokay geckos continue to be traded for traditional medicine, despite waning belief that the colorful lizards are a cure for AIDS, reports a new study from TRAFFIC.
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#932582013-04-15
New insect discovered in Brazil, only third known in its bizarre family
A new species of forcepfly named Austromerope brasiliensis, was recently discovered in Brazil and described in the open access journal Zoo Keys.
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#932592013-04-15
Scientists find Antarctic ice is melting faster
(Reuters) - The summer ice melt in parts of Antarctica is at its highest level in 1,000 years, Australian and British researchers reported on Monday, adding new evidence of the impact of global warming on sensitive Antarctic glaciers and ice shelves.
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#932112013-04-12
More forests burning in Jharkhand
RANCHI: Forest fire is one major reason behind the depleting forest cover in the state, claims environmentalist and forest activist. And such fires are frequent with the onset of summer
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#932122013-04-12
Youths plant trees to boost biodiversity
GREEN ACTIVITY: Students from several schools go on an outing to plant trees in Paya Indah Wetlands as part of a leadership programme.
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#932132013-04-12
New information on the underwater environment in the Finnish coastal areas
The underwater conditions of the Bay of Bothnia are unique, and up until now very little has been known about this part of Finnish nature.
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#932142013-04-12
Biotech Industry at Stake in Human Gene Patent Decision
For 30 years, biotechnology innovators have secured thousands of U.S. patents on genes, defining the legal rights to medical and agricultural products worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
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#932152013-04-12
Climate change did not cause 2012 US drought, says government report
The historic drought that blazed across America's corn belt last year was not caused by climate change, a federal government study found.
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#932162013-04-12
Citizen Hansen Continues to Battle Climate Change
Many of us, who are devoted to the idea of facilitating change in the world, find ourselves wondering whether this can be done most effectively from inside or outside of the system.
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#932172013-04-12
Two-Headed Blue Shark Surfaces (Another One!)
We recently wrote about a two-headed bull shark found by fishermen. One of our readers, Christopher Johnston, then sent us an email with photos he had taken on September 27, 2008 of a similarly surprising find: a two-headed blue shark. As far as we know these photos have never been published any ...
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#932182013-04-12
New Porcupine Species Discovered In Brazil
Brazilian researchers said they have discovered a new species of porcupine that inhabits an isolated patch of Brazil’s Northeastern Atlantic Forest.
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#932202013-04-12
Climate Change Drives Spread of Invasive Plants in Cuba
HAVANA, Apr 11 (IPS) - Botanist Ramona Oviedo has spent decades combing the countryside in Cuba to study and curb the spread of invasive plant species, a serious problem that has been aggravated by climate change.
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#932212013-04-12
House endorses Nagoya, Rotterdam Protocols
The House of Representatives and the government endorsed on Thursday two international conventions that will protect the country’s biological diversity and the environment.
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#932222013-04-12
Warmest Summers in Last Two Decades in Northern Latitudes Were Unprecedented in Six Centuries
Apr. 11, 2013 — Harvard researchers are adding nuance to our understanding of how modern and historical temperatures compare.
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#932232013-04-12
Sea Mammals Find U.S. Safe Harbor
Apr. 11, 2013 — In 1972, a U.S. Senate committee reported, "Many of the great whales which once populated the oceans have now dwindled to the edge of extinction," due to commercial hunting.
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#932242013-04-12
How to unlock business funding for development projects
There is increasing acknowledgement that the public and private sectors need to work together to build a sustainable future.
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#932252013-04-12
Japanese fish survive 5,000-mile trip across Pacific in tsunami boat
(Reuters) - Scientists are baffled as to how a group of small fish native to Japan survived a journey across the Pacific after they were found on a boat swept away by the 2011 tsunami and washed up last month on the coast of Washington state.
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#931852013-04-11
Permaculture: overcoming the challenges of climate change
Three weeks ago, I was in Chikhawo village, Traditional Authority Chimutu in Lilongwe district. The village is located in between the banks of the Lilongwe River and a small hill that acts as a water shade.
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#931872013-04-11
Our fast-disappearing fields of fish
PANAJI: Goa's paddy fields, ponds and lakes harbour a rich biodiversity of fish species, but the indiscriminate use of chemicals, dumping of wastes, rapid urbanization and environmental degradation have severely impacted this aquatic resource.
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#931882013-04-11
Loss of wild pollinators would hit crops, finds study
[BUENOS AIRES] The loss of wild pollinators from agricultural landscapes could threaten global crop yields, a study has found.
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#931892013-04-11
$41 Million Allocated to Mitigate Threat of Foreign Species
As part of efforts to mitigate the threat of invasive alien species in the Caribbean, the Government has allocated some $41 million to the project.
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#931902013-04-11
Love Of The Land
Recently, 80 youths representing 28 nations celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Expedition to Antarctica, which was launched for the first time by environmental leader and public speaker Robert Swan, OBE, in 1993.
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#931912013-04-11
Industrial waste polluting ecosystem of Sundarbans: Report
Industries located along the Gangetic delta in Haldia, Kolkata and its outskirts are polluting the fragile ecosystem of Sundarbans, home to 40 lakh people and the Royal Bengal Tiger, a latest study says.
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#931922013-04-11
New US education standards put climate in spotlight
US schoolchildren should learn that human activities are warming the planet, according to a new set of standards crafted by 26 states. But the guidelines have no legal force, so it remains unclear how widely they will be adopted.
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#931932013-04-11
Scientists stress need for national marine biodiversity observation network
With ocean life facing unprecedented threat from climate change, overfishing, pollution, invasive species and habitat destruction, a University of Florida researcher is helping coordinate national efforts to monitor marine biodiversity.
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#931952013-04-11
Public eye, green laws guide growth at Saldanha
A promising economic future lies ahead for the Saldanha Bay area, but pressure from local communities and increasingly stringent regulations will compel any developer to tread carefully through this environmentally sensitive zone.
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#931962013-04-11
Liberia: Making a Bold Agenda - High Level Panel Secretariat Gives Status On Post MDG
The High Level Panel set up by the United Nations Secretary General has completed its work and waits to submit its final report to Mr. Ban Ki Moon in July.
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#931972013-04-11
SANParks announces new Responsible Tourism Strategy
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has made public its 2022 Responsible Tourism Strategy (2022 RTS).
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#931992013-04-11
Protected areas 'welcome mats' for birds
YORK, England, April 10 (UPI) -- Protected wildlife areas in Britain are proving to be "welcome mats" for new bird species colonizing the country in recent decades, experts say.
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#932002013-04-11
Rare Malaysian orangutans to be protected
KUCHING, Malaysia, April 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. group says it applauds the government of the Malaysian state of Sarawak for its efforts to protect a globally significant population of rare orangutans.
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#932012013-04-11
U.N. calls for global look at forests
ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 9 (UPI) -- A U.N. official has issued a call for a better global understanding of the links between forests and society, the economy and the wider world.
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#932022013-04-11
New species tree-dwelling porcupine discovered in critically threatened Brazilian habitat
Scientists in Brazil have described a new species of tree-dwelling porcupine in the country's most endangered ecosystems. The description is published in last week's issue of Zootaxa.
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#932032013-04-11
International Paper commits to working with longtime foe to protect endangered forests
In another sign that the global paper industry may be steering toward more sustainable practices following years of bruising activist campaigns and pressure from buyers, International Paper (IP) has committed to identifying and protecting endangered forests and high conservation value areas in t ...
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#932042013-04-11
UK sea protection plans 'floundering'
The government is stalling on the creation of a network of zones to protect the UK's seas and wildlife, MPs have warned
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#931602013-04-10
Gambia: Minister Gaye - Biodiversity Is Threatened By Climate Change
The minister of Environment, Parks and Wildlife has said that it is now widely recognised that climate change and biodiversity are interconnected and there is evidence that climate change is already affecting biodiversity and will continue to do so
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#931612013-04-10
Will Global Warming Crush the Wine Industry?
The wine-producing regions of the world are under threat from global warming, suggests a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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#931622013-04-10
Genetic Modification: Time for a More Nuanced Debate
Picking sides on genetic modification isn’t as easy as it used to be What is a person with a conscience to think about the fraught and complex issue of genetic modification (GM)?
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#931632013-04-10
Africa: Subsidies and GM Crops Back on Food Policy Menu
Food has become expensive and seems set to stay that way, so growing more of it has become both a necessity and an attractive investment.
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#931642013-04-10
Land Degradation Involves Huge Costs
Some 600 scientists, government officials and representatives of civil society organizations are gathered in Bonn to carry out the first ever comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of desertification, land degradation and drought. During the meetings, concluding April 19, governments will for the f ...
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#931652013-04-10
The Debating Chamber - How to achieve true sustainability for everyone in the supply chain
Today’s global supply chains are risky and highly vulnerable, especially in key agricultural product sectors. At the same time today’s sustainability efforts are not effectively addressing one of the critical elements of supply chain security: the human factor.
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#931662013-04-10
Traditional Leaders Play Key Role In Earning Trust for Development
Traditional leaders still hold important roles in today’s modernized world — they are a vital part of a functioning society.
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#931672013-04-10
Air NZ's green tourism award
Air New Zealand has won a major international award that recognises sustainable tourism best practice.
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#931682013-04-10
Innovative Solution of Blue Carbon Helps Ocean Wildlife
Last week, Enric Sala of the National Geographic Society spoke about the Society’s Pristine Seas program, which has visited an array of countries to highlight the important marine regions that need protection.
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#931692013-04-10
Nature and the city
People usually think about biodiversity and nature in terms of national parks, reserves and wildlife. Yet humans have a growing urban footprint across the planet. More than 50 per cent of Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems occur within the urban fringe.
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#931702013-04-10
Biopiracy rips off native medical knowledge
An international agreement would see profits go to indigenous peoples for uncovering medical uses of plant extracts rather than only pharmaceutical companies. But few countries pay much attention to the deal.
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#931712013-04-10
U.N. calls for global look at forests
ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 9 (UPI) -- A U.N. official has issued a call for a better global understanding of the links between forests and society, the economy and the wider world.