(Source: Cornell University) MEDIA NOTE: As previously planned, on Thursday, March 27, Cornell University concluded its deer management efforts under our current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation nuisance permit. Cornell’s deer management committee will begin its routine review of recent efforts, and an analysis regarding the current cycle’s effectiveness – including on-campus goals […]
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Accomplished Development Leader Joins NPCA (NPCA – National Parks Conservation Association)
(Source: NPCA – National Parks Conservation Association) Tracy J. LaMondue to head fundraising staff for $35-million organization. The nonprofit National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading national park advocacy organization, today announced the appointment of Tracy…
Beau Turner’s Outdoor Experience is April 12 (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) Beau Turner’s Outdoor Experience is April 12 News Release Friday, March 28, 2014 Media contact: Tony Young, 850-488-7867 Folks looking to get outside on a nice spring day are invited to attend the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center’s (BTYCC) seventh…
Australian Conservation Foundation outgoing head Don Henry calls on people to monitor big business
The outgoing head of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Don Henry, has urged people not to invest in or work for big businesses – including mining…
South Africa and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam conclude fruitful discussions on biodiversity conservation and management (Department of Environmental Affairs – Republic of South Africa)
(Source: Department of Environmental Affairs – Republic of South Africa) 28 March 2014 South Africa and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam concluded fruitful discussions in Pretoria on 28 March 2014 on issues related to biodiversity conservation and management. The commitment to improving cooperation on biodiversity conservation especially controlling the illicit trade and poaching of wildlife, […]
Kenya Lauds China’s Contribution in Fight Against Poaching
[Focac]Nairobi -Kenya’s wildlife authorities on Tuesday praised China’s contribution in the fight against rhino and elephant poaching, saying the effort is invaluable….
UniCredit will turn off the lights in more than 70 of its buildings around Europe for Earth Hour on March 29 (Ukrsotsbank JSCB)
(Source: Ukrsotsbank JSCB) On March 29, UniCredit will turn off the lights in more than 70 of its buildings around Europe for Earth Hour, marking the Group’s seventh consecutive year of participation in the global initiative to raise awareness of climate change. UniCredit’s continued support for the campaign, which is organized by the WWF, emphasizes […]
UniCredit Joins Earth Hour 2014 (UniCredit SpA)
(Source: UniCredit SpA) More than 70 Group buildings in Europe will turn off lights On March 29, UniCredit will turn off the lights in more than 70 of its buildings around Europe for Earth Hour, marking the Group’s seventh consecutive year of participation in the global initiative to raise awareness of climate change. UniCredit’s continued […]
Next big idea in forest conservation? Quantifying the cost of forest degradation
How much is a forest really worth? And what is the cost of forest degradation? These values are difficult to estimate, but according to Dr. Phillip Fearnside, we need to do a better job. For nearly forty years, Fearnside has lived in Amazonia doing ecological research, looking at the value of forests in terms of […]
Culvier’s Beaked Whale Species Sets Breath-Holding Record
How long can you hold your breath underwater? The Guinness Book of World Records reports that the longest time recorded for a human is 22 minutes. So how do we compare to other species? Dolphins can hold it for approximately 20-30 minutes while sea birds can dive underwater for 3-10 minutes. But none of us […]