Conservation
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Small Networks of Marine Reserves Better Than Single Large Reserves for Preserving Fish & Coral
TreeHugger &bull 4 Hours AgoLarge marine reserves aren't working to protect fish or coral--and therefore fishermen's livelihoods in the long term--and we should collectively shift towards more small reserves with fishing allowed in between. That's the word from the UN University Institute for Water,… Full Story »
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Edward Norton Teams Up With New York Road Runners To Raise Cash For Marathon
ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip &bull 5 Hours Ago
Actor and humanitarian Edward Norton is partnering with the New York Road Runners to help raise some serious cash for this year's ING New York City Marathon. You may remember that last year Norton raised $1.2 million in less than… Full Story »
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- Wilderness
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21% of Africa's Freshwater Species Threatened With Extinction (Pics)
TreeHugger &bull TodayAccording to a new report from The International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN), a 5-year study involving 200 scientists has found that the flora and fauna of Africa's freshwater ways are threatened with extinction thanks to four main factors: agriculture, water abstraction,… Full Story »
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And on the subject of efficiency...
Car(bon)free in California &bull Yesterday
Musings of a life without a car in California, well at least San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. Full of tips, observations and impact of automobiles on our lives. Check out the links to the right for resources and tips for… Full Story »
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Seasonal Shifts Could Be Confusing Bees
TreeHugger &bull YesterdayEverything from fungus to parasites, pesticides to disease, pollution to habitat loss, has been blamed for the startling-often sudden-declines in bee populations worldwide. Though a wide range of possible causes have been identified, a reliable solution has yet to be… Full Story »
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5 Fast Fixes for Improved Curb Appeal
Ecosalon &bull Yesterday
I will sell this house today!" These days, agents still mired in the recession also contemplate how to simply get buyers in the door, and curb appeal is everything when it comes to this lure. If the entrance has a patch… Full Story »
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- Conservation
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Cute Cubs! National Zoo Launches Live Webcam of Week-Old Lion Cubs
TreeHugger &bull YesterdayAugust 31st was a special day at the National Zoo -- four lion cubs were born! It is the first litter to a five-year-old lioness named Shera. But you don't have to be a visitor at the zoo to check… Full Story »
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Chinese Dolphin Habitat Threatened
Healthy and Green Living &bull Sep 6, 2010
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Now there are plans to build oil refineries, iron and steel works, paper mills and petrochemical plants on the land right next to their habitat. Billions of… Full Story »
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Drought Politics In Colorado - Candidate For Governor Fostering State's Rights Or Ignorant Provocation?
TreeHugger &bull Sep 4, 2010Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes seems to have a habit of hitting the xenophia-flavored cool aid. April's recent post covered his ranting about how promoting bike riding is part of a world government conspiracy designed to steal personal freedoms.… Full Story »
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Asian Elephants Get a New Home at the Smithsonian National Zoo
TreeHugger &bull Sep 4, 2010If you've been to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. lately, you may have noticed that they've been working on the first stage of their "Elephant Trails" project- a bold initiative to build a complex of indoor and… Full Story »
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Elephants: India's New "National Heritage Animal" To Receive Same Protection As Tigers
TreeHugger &bull Sep 3, 2010As long-standing icons of its unique cultural psyche, India's threatened elephants are finally getting the protection -- and well-deserved recognition -- they need. In a bid for better conservation, earlier this week the Indian government formally declared the elephant its… Full Story »
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Get the Drip Detective iPhone iPad Water Conservation App for Free
Inhabitat &bull Sep 3, 2010
Drip Detective is a smart new iPhone/iPad app that shows you exactly how much water and money is lost from a water leak. Designed with a fun, interactive interface, the app is a lot more appealing than most conservation oriented… Full Story »
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4 Lion Cubs Born at National Zoo
Healthy and Green Living &bull Sep 3, 2010
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. The zoo's director, Dennis Kelly said, "These cubs symbolize hope for the Zoo and for conservation programs. They will help build healthy, genetically diverse populations and contribute… Full Story »
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Another Great Job.
the irresistible fleet of bicycles &bull Sep 3, 2010
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is seeking a full-time Grassroots Organizer to work on our 2012 Farm Bill Campaign. NSAC is a grassroots alliance of farm, faith, and conservation groups. Our 80 member organizations work to advance federal policies that… Full Story »
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Nature Conservancy breaks ground for new headquarters
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Sep 2, 2010
"Efroymson Conservation Center" honors family's commitment to conservation. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Conservation
- Nature
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U.S. Colleges' 5 Best Eco-Professors and Green Classes
Sierra Club: The Green Life &bull Sep 2, 2010
The fantasy draft: We scouted university catalogs nationwide to patch together a dream team of all-star teachers and sure-hit courses. To get into this limited-enrollment class, you have to write an essay about why you think campus sustainability is important.… Full Story »
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Man Donates 420 Acres to Vermont Nature Refuge
Healthy and Green Living &bull Sep 1, 2010
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. Mr. Dunn donated the land on the condition it be made available for public use. Fishing, hiking, camping and wildlife observation will be allowed on the land… Full Story »
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Priceless rock art in National Conservation Lands being defaced, destroyed, stolen
ENN: Lifestyle &bull Sep 1, 2010
Ongoing investigations of sites within our National Conservation Lands in the Southwest and southern California are uncovering evidence of cultures and traditions dating back thousands of years. These sites are providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to research, study, and assess how… Full Story »
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- Conservation
- Wilderness
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Philippe Cousteau Talks On Sea Turtles' Fate In The Gulf
Planet Green &bull Aug 31, 2010
We've all heard about the sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico being in real trouble since the oil spill: of the five species that live there, four were already on the endangered list (officially) and the other is considered… Full Story »
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Michigan's Last Wild Wolverine a Victim of Budget Cuts?
TreeHugger &bull Aug 31, 2010Michigan lost its last wild wolverine in March. State wildlife officials later said the animal, a female about nine years old, would be mounted and put on display at a state park. But that was months ago. What happened to… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Conservation
- Nature
- Wildlife
