9 days ago by Fred Stopsky

The American people spoke loudly on November 4 that it wanted new directions in its national and international policies, but to George Bush, the voice of the people has never impressed him. As newly elected Barack Obama prepares for the new administration, President Bush is issues executive orders t ...

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10 days ago by Lulu Mcgrew

Ok, that is a bit misleading, I admit, but scientists have discovered a fungus in South American that produces octane and other hydrocarbons that are also found in petroleum. Gary Strobel, a plant pathologist at Montana State University, happened upon a fungus growing on an Ulmo tree in Patagonia. W ...

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11 days ago

A previously unknown species of gecko has been discovered in the South Pacific by French scientists, reports the Associated Press.

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11 days ago by Luigi

Three articles on the benefits of diversity for your delectation this weekend. Evolutionary Applications has a paper suggesting that restoration of degraded landscapes is best done with “high quality and genetically diverse seed to maximize the adaptive potential of restoration efforts to current an ...

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13 days ago

All of the missing rangers have now been accounted for after they fled Virunga Park Headquarters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The headquarters was seized by rebels led by Laurent Nkunda on October 26th.

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13 days ago by David Lorenz Winston

Shore Acres, along Oregon's Cape Arago, is primarily known for its formal gardens. Many visitors are not aware of its unusual rock formations and the colossal waves that rise from the ocean, often inundating whatever is near. Prints are available for purchase. Contact David for information.

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13 days ago by Keith R

Synopsis in English: Since 2003 Mexico has put 3.22 billion pesos into environmental services payments (pago por servicios ambientales - PSA). What is a PSA, you might ask. PSA is an environmental policy concept that is quite the rage in recent years, pushed by such institutions as the World Bank, I ...

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14 days ago

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is considering a proposal to use satellite imagery to enforce criteria that high value conservation areas are not converted to oil palm plantations, reports Ian Wood of the Telegraph. The move would boost RSPO's credibility at a time when the industry-le ...

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14 days ago

Brazil has nearly tripled the number of species on its endangered list due to development, overfishing, pollution, wildlife trafficking and deforestation, reports the Associated Press.

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14 days ago

The cypress forests of Louisiana have suffered much devastation from human development, coastal erosion, and exploitation by the lumber industry. Now, vast tracts are being clear cut for the production of cypress mulch. A new online campaign — saveourcypress.org — is seeking to reform the Louisiana ...

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