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Jane Goodall Biography
Jane Goodall is a primatologist most known for her long-term study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania.
How Two Women Brought a Sea Change to Conservation (Op-Ed)
From uncovering the graceful dances of fiddler crabs to innovating for the study of fish anatomy, women trailblazers helped guide conservation research in the last century.
Conservation International Programs in Focus at DC’s 22nd Environmental Film Festival (Conservation International Foundation)
(Source: Conservation International Foundation) Films bring the natural wonder of Columbia’s cloud forests, Indonesia’s islands and Bolivia’s Ecolodges to the U.S. capital Page Content Arlington, Va. (March, 28, 2014) – The theme of the 22nd Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, Our Cities, Our Planet, celebrates the development of sustainable and resilient cities, exploring […]
White House Announces Plan to Curb Methane Emissions (NPCA – National Parks Conservation Association)
(Source: NPCA – National Parks Conservation Association) Background: The White House today announced a plan to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas often released in high quantities from oil and natural gas production. Today’s announcement is a key aspect of the President’s Climate Action Plan, seeking to reduce…
Being Gay Is Natural: Just Ask Bonobos (Op-Ed)
Homosexuality is common in nature, including amongst some of humans’ closest relatives.
Revealed for the first time: the surprising biodiversity of algae ‘reefs’
Most people are familiar with coral reefs, but very few have ever heard of their algal equivalent – rhodolith beds. Yet, these structures provide crucial habitat for many marine species. In the first study of its kind, published in mongabay.com’s Tropical Conservation Science, researchers unveil just how important these beds are for bottom-dwelling organisms, and […]
Trent University Biology Professor Appointed Canada Research Chair in Integrative Wildlife Conservation (Trent University)
(Source: Trent University) Trent University Biology Professor Appointed Canada Research Chair in Integrative Wildlife Conservation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $1.4 million in funding for Dr. Dennis Murray will promote innovative research in conservation biology at Trent Friday, March 28, 2014, Peterborough, ON Dr. Dennis Murray, a Biology professor at Trent University, has been named a senior […]
City Encourages Energy Efficiency for Earth Hour [PDF – 143 KB] (City of Victoria)
(Source: City of Victoria) M e d i a R e l e a s e City Encourages Energy Efficiency for Earth Hour Date: Friday, March 28, 2013 For Immediate Release VICTORIA, BC – This Saturday evening, Victoria will join cities around the world to raise awareness about climate change and the benefits of energy […]
House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Weaken Endangered Species Act (Center for Biological Diversity)
(Source: Center for Biological Diversity) For Immediate Release, March 28, 2014 Contact: Brett Hartl, (202) 817-8121 House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Weaken Endangered Species Act Bills Would Divert Resources From Species Conservation and Harm Scientific Integrity WASHINGTON- In another attempt to placate their industry benefactors and burnish their Tea Party credibility, House Republicans have introduced […]
