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Esri Pledges Support for Spatial Planning of 1 Million Sq. Km. Marine Park in Cook Islands
Submitted by staff on Sun, 12/23/2012 - 01:00China streams live panda video to foster conservation (Reuters)
Submitted by staff on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 01:49
ShareThisReuters - China began Wednesday streaming live video footage of its pandas around the world via webcam in an attempt to boost awareness of conservation efforts for its beloved but endangered animal ambassadors.
Two pig farms in Oklahoma accused of abuse (Reuters)
Submitted by staff on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 15:47
ShareThisReuters - The Humane Society on Tuesday accused two pig-breeding facilities, one of which supplies retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc, of mistreating the animals by confining sows in cages during pregnancy.
A smart move
Submitted by staff on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:57
ShareThisTelegraph View: Even though the Government is not making smart meters compulsory, it may be sensible for householders to invest in them.
Vt. farmers can ask for more disaster relief funds (AP)
Submitted by staff on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 13:56
ShareThisAP - There's more grant money available for Vermont farmers hurt by flooding from Tropical Storm Irene.
Evaluating Institutional On-site Clean Energy
Submitted by Earth News on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 10:07
ShareThisEarlier this month, I attended EUCI’s Utilizing Clean Power Development Conference in Philadelphia. The conference attracted a variety of large institutions (hospitals, municipalities, universities, etc.), developers, and financers to discuss the opportunity and challenges surrounding deployment of on-site renewable energy. Instit
Integrating Anaerobic Digestion Into Our Culture Part 2: Stats, Reality and the Future
Submitted by Earth News on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:37
ShareThisNorth America is at an inflection point in managing organic materials. Just as paper, metal and plastics were the darlings of the recycling industry a couple decades ago, our society is defining a new relationship with organic materials: one that harnesses the full carbon, energy and nutrient potential of organics.
Habitat loss drives Sumatran elephants step closer to extinction
Submitted by Earth News on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:37
ShareThisAn immediate moratorium on habitat conversion is needed to secure a future for Sumatran elephants, conservation organization WWF says.
Monks rally for Mekong dolphins
Submitted by Earth News on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:37
ShareThisSaffron-clad Buddhist monks lead a pilgrimage through Koh Pdao, a small island village along the Mekong River in Cambodia. Dozens of villagers follow, displaying banners and posters of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin.
Unifying commitment for the critically endangered Mekong dolphins
Submitted by Earth News on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:37
ShareThisKratie, Cambodia – The Commission for Dolphin Conservation and Development of Mekong River Dolphin Ecotourism Zone (Dolphin Commission), the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and WWF have jointly declared their commitment to work together to develop a strategy by April 2012 for collaborative conservation of Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River of Ca
