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A significant population of the rarely seen, little-known Miller's grizzled langurs (Presbytis hosei canicrus) has been discovered in Indonesian Borneo according to a new paper published in the American Journal of Primatology. See more here: Feared extinct, obscure monkey rediscovered in Borneo

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Washington: Dealing with biodiversity crisis requires political will and it needs to be based on a solid scientific knowledge if we are to ensure a safe future for the planet, a new study has suggested. Read more: Biodiversity crisis requires political will

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A quiet crescent in Calshot, Hampshire, has been inundated with birders hoping to spot a small brown Spanish sparrow, believed to have arrived in the UK by boat from Spain, Turkey or North Africa Go here to see the original: Birdwatchers flock to Hampshire village to spot rare Spanish sparrow - big picture

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Study puts economic value on the indirect ecosystem services provided by the world's poorest people The rest is here: Conserving biodiversity hotspots 'could bring world's poor $500bn a year'

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Bioengineers have devised a way to produce ethanol from seaweed, laying the groundwork for a biofuel that doesn't sacrifice food crops. Visit link: Biofuel from beneath the waves

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UXBRIDGE, Canada, Jan 19, 2012 (IPS) - The only green in biodiesel fuel is the money producers make from it, new research has revealed. More here: Money Is All That's Green in Biodiesel

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California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) – Attached is the VAWA Sexual Assault Forensic Compliance Information Bulletin developed by Cal EMA’s VAWA Forensic Compliance Committee. Senate Bill 534 (Corbett) amended Penal Code Sections 13823.7, 13823.12 and ... Read the original: California – New California law; Senate Bill 534 (Corbett); sexual assault forensic examinations

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Popular retail chain Forever 21 is being sued by some former and current retail employees . The California class action suit claims that workers were not properly compensated for the company's employee bag checks. The named plaintiffs also claim that the store routinely made them work off the clock. Routine bag checks were utilized for many employees ,...

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Consulting an attorney can be costly, but you may be able to recoup some of those costs by deducting legal fees from your small-business taxes. The Internal Revenue Service code does not specifically list legal fees as a deductible item. However, the tax code may allow you to deduct legal fees as an ordinary business expense, depending on...

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St. Louis Today –  The U.S. Supreme Court had a chance last week to address a serious defect in criminal cases, improve the quality of American justice and strengthen people’s faith in the court system. It ... Visit link: Editorial: Supreme Court needs to know seeing is not believing