(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
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). […]
Fracking ‘could harm wildlife’
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 […]
Fracking ‘could harm wildlife’
Fracking has the potential to devastate wildlife habitats across the UK, according to research commissioned by leading conservation groups.
Prime Minister’s plans would take Tasmania backwards on forests and jobs (ACF – Australian Conservation Foundation)
(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 […]
Three hunters suspended after poaching incident (Colorado Department of Natural Resources)
(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 […]
CSU Stanislaus Takes Steps to Curb Water Use (California State University, Stanislaus)
(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 […]
LCV Action Fund Endorses Congressman Scott Peters for Re-Election (LCV – League of Conservation Voters)
(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 […]
Dr. Jane Goodall to address a full-house at Concordia University (Concordia University)
(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 […]
Westerly Conservationist Named Distinguished Fellow of Coastal Institute (University of Rhode Island)
(Source: University of Rhode Island) Westerly Conservationist Named Distinguished Fellow of Coastal Institute Media Contact: Communications and Marketing, 401-874-2116 Chaplin Barnes has led protection and preservation efforts in Watch Hill KINGSTON, R.I. – March 6, 2014 – Chaplin B. “Chap” Barnes of Westerly has been given the first University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute Distinguished […]