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Japan has ended its whaling season with less than a third of its annual target, said the country's Fisheries Agency. Link: Japan ends whaling season short of quota

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Almost half of the world's seabirds have populations that are thought to be in decline, according to a new review. Continue reading here: World seabird numbers still falling, says a new review

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Among the people of Botswana, the wild African buffalo is the burger of choice. But this bushmeat could be making consumers sick: the animals harbour a pathogen that can cause severe fever in humans. The same pathogen is also common in some populations of buffalo in the US. Originally posted here: Buffalo bushmeat linked to brucellosis in Botswana

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Urgent action is needed to stop drought in West Africa's Sahel region turning into a humanitarian disaster affecting 13 million people, Oxfam says. Excerpt from: Oxfam warns of West Africa drought 'catastrophe'

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MANILA, Mar. 8, 2012 (IPS) - As the world commemorates International Women's Day today, women around the globe are speaking out on various issues that affect them. In light of recent natural disasters and calamities in the Philippines, women are increasingly citing climate change as one of their most pressing concerns. Read this article: Women Weather Climate Change

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City News Service, on February 28, 2012, at 9:56 am – By Paul Young Riverside County agencies are struggling to manage the increased workload resulting from a higher…[for full story: http://defender411.us/yTm4Pt ] Continued here: California – Riverside County jails struggle with increased inmate population

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The Redding Record Searchlight – by Alayna Shulman – Published Tuesday, March 6, 2012 The influx of state prisoners returning to Shasta County since Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial public safety realignment plan took effect late last ... Read more from the original source: INMATE PROGRAM GETS GOOD MARKS; SHASTA COUNTY REPORT COMES WITH CAVEAT

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Paying for employee health insurance can take a bite out of a small business' budget. That's where the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit can come into play. The tax credit is specifically designed to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations cover the costs of employee health insurance , NJToday.com reports. It can be especially helpful if you're...

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Paying for employee health insurance can take a bite out of a small business' budget. That's where the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit can come into play. The tax credit is specifically designed to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations cover the costs of employee health insurance , NJToday.com reports. It can be especially helpful if you're...

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Paying for employee health insurance can take a bite out of a small business' budget. That's where the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit can come into play. The tax credit is specifically designed to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations cover the costs of employee health insurance , NJToday.com reports. It can be especially helpful if you're...