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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 →

SHKP commits over 250 developments to Earth Hour for environmental conservation (Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd)

March 29, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd) Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SHKP) incorporates green practices in its business operations and supports community activities to encourage a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. It is taking part…

Jane Goodall Biography

March 29, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

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)

March 29, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

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)

March 29, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(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)

March 29, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(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)

March 28, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Homosexuality is common in nature, including amongst some of humans’ closest relatives.

Revealed for the first time: the surprising biodiversity of algae ‘reefs’

March 28, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

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)

March 28, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(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)

March 28, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(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)

March 28, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(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 […]

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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)

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

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

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

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

SHKP commits over 250 developments to Earth Hour for environmental conservation (Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd)

Jane Goodall Biography

How Two Women Brought a Sea Change to Conservation (Op-Ed)

Conservation International Programs in Focus at DC’s 22nd Environmental Film Festival (Conservation International Foundation)

White House Announces Plan to Curb Methane Emissions (NPCA – National Parks Conservation Association)

Being Gay Is Natural: Just Ask Bonobos (Op-Ed)

Revealed for the first time: the surprising biodiversity of algae ‘reefs’

Trent University Biology Professor Appointed Canada Research Chair in Integrative Wildlife Conservation (Trent University)

City Encourages Energy Efficiency for Earth Hour [PDF – 143 KB] (City of Victoria)

House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Weaken Endangered Species Act (Center for Biological Diversity)

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