Conservation
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The Extensive Montreal Botanical Garden is a Lush Escape From the City Streets
Inhabitat &bull Yesterday
Even in the dead of winter, the Montreal Botanical Garden is a place to escape the concrete jungle and settle in amongst the lush gardens. The gardens, greenhouses and insectariums offer visitors a glimpse of flora and fauna from around… Full Story »
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New web cams let viewers watch live feeds of giant pandas
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Feb 3, 2012
For the very first time, online viewers worldwide will be able to watch a live, high-definition video of China's giant pandas at the world's largest panda reserve. In February, explore.org, a philanthropic media organization, launched two video feeds of four… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Conservation
- Video
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Pamela Anderson Says Show Love for Animals This Valentine's Day
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Feb 2, 2012
Categories: Animals, CausesTags: pamela anderson. Pamela Anderson recently opened up about her love of giving back to charity. Her causes often involve advocating for animals, from speaking out against using glue traps to catch mice and rats to calling for… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Conservation
- Wildlife
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As Hunter Numbers Decline, How Will We Fund Wildlife Conservation?
Gaiam Experts Blog &bull Feb 2, 2012Whether you're an avid sportsman or purely a wildlife-watcher, it's a fact that the animals, birds and fish you endeavor to see are "paid for" mostly by hunters. Those who engage in hunting, fishing and trapping are the major contributors to conservation funds in almost every state. Surprisingly, the monies animal-viewers and birdwatchers donate to conservation efforts rarely add up to even a third or a half of what hunters… Full Story »
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Really Natural January 2012 Monthly Roundup
Really Natural &bull Feb 1, 2012
Beauty Really Natural Beauty: Jason's Nourishing Apricot Pure Natural Deodorant Stick Business Scotties Facial Tissues: "We Plant 3 Trees for Every 1 We Use" Conservation Globalization of Water: Sharing the Planet's Freshwater Resources Fashion Seamless, Soft Clothing for All Children... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Clothing
- Fashion
- Conservation
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The trees that define Hong Kong's cityscape
SmartPlanet News &bull Feb 1, 2012
HONG KONG - In 2005, the MTR Corporation, which operates Hong Kong's subway system, announced the proposal of a new train station in an area called Kennedy Town. The construction would result in the demolition of a few old walls… Full Story »
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On the Frontlines of Tiger Conservation
green.tv &bull Jan 31, 2012
On the Frontlines of Tiger ConservationRamesh Thapa, Assistant Warden at Bardia National Park in Nepal, spends long days working to protect tigers and communities surrounding the park.... WWF - Our World is BrilliantWWF's Earth Hour is a simple idea that's quickly turned into a global phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people turning off their lights for one hour,... GREEN.TV Weekly News - 27th January 2012We'll be taking an extra special look at all the eco-friendly motors making an appearance at the 2012 North American Auto Show.... Ep.6 Extreme Weather with VestasAlaska's snowiest winter on record. Northern India suffers extreme cold… Full Story »
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Help Save Sadhana Forest
Healthy and Green Living &bull Jan 30, 2012
There is a simple and profound magic in planting a tree. Watching as each new leaf reaches towards the light, breathing in toxins and exhaling life-giving oxygen; all fed in part by the water captured during the last rainfall. Those… Full Story »
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- Conservation
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National Geographic Books: Visions of Earth
Really Natural &bull Jan 30, 2012
We love National Geographic books! Visions of Earth: Beauty, Majesty, Wonder (National Geographic) upholds the same standards of excellent photography you've come to expect from Nat. Visions of Earth raises a curtain on the wonders of the world and thrills… Full Story »
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USDA new 'Plant Hardiness Zone' map released
SmartPlanet News &bull Jan 26, 2012
A new version of the 'Plant Hardiness' map has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It enables users to view the average minimum temperatures for separate latitudinal zones - a useful and anticipated online tool for keen gardeners. The… Full Story »
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ScottsMiracle-Gro and National Wildlife Federation Partner to Get Kids Outside
TreeHugger &bull Jan 24, 2012You read it right. The National Wildlife Federation, which has long been one of the most influential conservation organizations, devoted to helping people create "backyard wildlife habitats," is partnering with ScottsMiracle-Gro, the company responsible for selling many of the very… Full Story »
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Scott's and the National Wildlife Federation Partner Up to Get Kids Outside
TreeHugger &bull Jan 24, 2012You read it right. The National Wildlife Federation, which has long been one of the most influential conservation organizations, devoted to helping people create "backyard wildlife habitats," is partnering with....ScottsMiracle-Gro, the company responsible for selling many of the very chemicals… Full Story »
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Jane Goodall Denied the Oscars Red Carpet
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Jan 24, 2012
In reality, she's probably sipping tea, sighing, and turning her attention towards her next conservation effort - but it's a bummer nonetheless that the documentary about her life, "Jane's Journey", failed to receive an Oscar nom this morning. I spoke… Full Story »
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TV weatherman caught promoting false information about climate change
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Jan 24, 2012
But if you were to listen to the TV weather reports of Justin Berk of WMAR-TV in Baltimore, or Bob Breck of WVUE-TV New Orleans, or Dave Dahl of KSTP-TV Minneapolis you would think this was nothing to be alarmed… Full Story »
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Bobcat Rescued by Family, Police and Center
Healthy and Green Living &bull Jan 23, 2012
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Care2 is the largest and most trusted information and action site for people who care to make a difference in their lives and the world. A wild… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Conservation
- Wildlife
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Behind (And Below) The Scenes On The Information Highway
The Alternative Consumer &bull Jan 22, 2012
The information highway is becoming awfully crowded and is not showing any signs of slowing down as hunger for information and data storage continues to grow exponentially. With increasing demand, comes increasing problems, including energy demand and heat generation as… Full Story »
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Dan Rather vs. Shark-Finning
Sierra Club: The Green Life &bull Jan 20, 2012
Though the environmental cost and cruelty of shark-finning has been well-publicized in recent years, and though the House and Senate both passed the Shark Conservation Act in December 2010, the demand for shark-fin soup seems to have no end in… Full Story »
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Goodbye Ducks; So Long Republican Traditions
TreeHugger &bull Jan 20, 2012The Chinese will buy all the corn US farmers can produce. US grain traders are as hot to sell corn to Asians as refiners are to export liquid fuels to them at top dollar. To keep trains and ships filed with grain, land conservation programs are being sacrificed on the alter of Libertarianism. To keep refineries at capacity, Republican presidential candidates are calling President Obama demeaning names… Full Story »
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Robin Quivers Writing Memoir on Becoming Vegan
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Jan 19, 2012
Quivers is working on a memoir entitled 'The Vegucation of Robin,' according to The Washington Post. The book will be published at the end of 2012 by Avery (Penguin Group USA), and will feature stories and jokes along with 75… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Vegan
- Green
- Conservation
- Diet
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WATCH: Ellen On Why She Supports Farm Sanctuary
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull Jan 19, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres, a vegan and animal advocate, has often worked with Farm Sanctuary. She has been the spokesperson of their Adopt-A-Turkey campaign for the last two years, asking that you sponsor a turkey during Thanksgiving instead of eating one. Now,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Vegan
- Green
- Conservation
- Video
