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Climate Change is a key challenge for society IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany) No. 054/14 | Berlin, 31.03.2014 Joint press release with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the far-reaching impacts […]

Death of young Sumatran rhino shouldn’t discourage captive breeding efforts say conservationists

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Just over two weeks ago, conservationists in the Malaysian state of Sabah managed to finally catch a wild Sumatran rhino female after months of failed attempts. But following such hopeful events, comes bad news thousands of miles away: a young female rhino, named Suci, died over the weekend at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Stop! Think before buying your child a mallard duck for Easter (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) I hope all you turkey hunters south of State Road 70 took a nice bird or two this year, as your season is coming to a close. For those of us in the rest of the state (excluding Holmes County), we still have until April 20 to bag […]

A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda (South African National Parks)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: South African National Parks) A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda Date: 1st April 2014 A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda,outgoing CEO of South African National Parks (SANParks). Saying farewell is never considered to be a joyful thing to do and becomes even more difficult […]

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

GaussBricks lets tablet users create interactive shapes that bring digital drawings, animations and games to life Continue reading →

MOL Group Received Central European Sustainability Reporting Award (MOL plc)

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: MOL plc) MOL Group received for the second time the “Central European Sustainability Reporting Award” announced by Deloitte MOL Group competed with 33 companies from 6 Central European countries The award aims to honour companies publishing their sustainability report in line with international best practices Budapest, 13th March 2014 – Today, MOL Group received […]

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Saving the Lesser Prairie Chicken, 1 Million Acres at a Time

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Due to it’s restricted range in the prairies and sandhills of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas, the Lesser Prairie Chicken is considered a “vulnerable” species. Because of human activity as well as persistent drought, habitat destruction has directed the species towards candidacy for a threatened or endangered listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). […]

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Fracking ‘could harm wildlife’

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Fracking has the potential to devastate wildlife habitats across the UK, says research commissioned by leading wildlife and countryside groups. The report Are We Fit to Frack? was launched by six organisations including the National Trust and the RSPB. It was reviewed by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and is supported by a cross […]

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Fracking ‘could harm wildlife’

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Fracking has the potential to devastate wildlife habitats across the UK, according to research commissioned by leading conservation groups.

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Prime Minister’s plans would take Tasmania backwards on forests and jobs (ACF – Australian Conservation Foundation)

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: ACF – Australian Conservation Foundation) “Prime Minister Abbott has sought to turn the clock back to the good old days of forest conflict and demonisation of conservation,” said Vica Bayley, spokesperson for The Wilderness Society. ” “Australia’s forests and forest industries are facing fundamental challenges. Well-worn greenie-bashing rhetoric will not fix the problems. “The […]

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LCV Action Fund Endorses Congressman Scott Peters for Re-Election (LCV – League of Conservation Voters)

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: LCV – League of Conservation Voters) LCV Action Fund Endorses Congressman Scott Peters for Re-Election FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Knight, (202) 454-4590 or jessica_knight@lcv.org 12 Mar 2014 | Hannah Blatt WASHINGTON, DC-The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will implement sound environmental policies, held a conference call today to announce […]

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CSU Stanislaus Takes Steps to Curb Water Use (California State University, Stanislaus)

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: California State University, Stanislaus) The drought plaguing California has led Governor Jerry Brown to issue an emergency declaration, requiring state agencies – the California State University included – to reduce water usage by 20 percent and put a moratorium on new, nonessential landscaping projects. CSU Stanislaus is doing its part and much more, thanks […]

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Three hunters suspended after poaching incident (Colorado Department of Natural Resources)

March 13, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Colorado Department of Natural Resources) 3/12/2014 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Three hunters suspended after poaching incident COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Three Colorado men have been temporarily banned from hunting and fishing after pleading guilty to several charges in a poaching incident in October 2012. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission recently handed down the […]

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Dr. Jane Goodall to address a full-house at Concordia University (Concordia University)

March 12, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Concordia University) Leading conservationist and primatologist delivers message of hope Version française Montreal, March 12, 2014 – Concordia University and the Concordia Student Union (CSU) will be hosting acclaimed primatologist and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, on March 28 in the auditorium of Loyola High School (2477 West Broadway Street). The founder of the […]

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DCNR Announces Funding to Help Volunteer Firefighters (Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)

March 12, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) News for Immediate Release March 12, 2014 DCNR Announces Funding to Help Volunteer Firefighters Harrisburg – With the approach of spring and increased risk of forest and brush fires across the state, federal grants are now available to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities better guard against the threat […]

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