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BANGALORE: The state may boast of lush wildlife and protected areas but tribals living there are not amused. Read the original: Tribals feel their forest rights are not recognized

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Changes to legislation could undermine authorities' power to halt deforestation. Read more here: Brazil revisits forest code

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Habitat protection, hunting controls and captive breeding have led to significant successes for Britain's threatened species Original post: UK animals back from the brink of extinction

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Ah, the loggerhead sea turtle. It may not be the most cuddly creature to hit the beaches of South Carolina, but it certainly boasts a degree of reptilian cuteness. And soon, this species may be one of the few that makes the grand leap from threatened to the Endangered Species List. See the rest here: Endangered Animals: Better...

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Experts say there was plenty of warning that the Horn of Africa was likely to experience severe drought. Nevertheless, millions of people are now at risk. The rest is here: Warnings of Horn Drought Came Early

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The greatest desert on Earth is not blazing hot but freezing cold: the icy wastes of Antarctica. Read more: Drifting Antarctic dunes reflect climate change

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TURRIALBA, Costa Rica, Aug 17, 2011 (Tierramérica) - In Central America the temperature is rising and forests are taking longer to grow, while farther south, the Amazon rainforests have yet to feel the effects of global warming. This is just one example of how climate change is manifested differently in different parts of the region. Read more: New...

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UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17, 2011 (IPS) - The world's water map is being significantly redrawn due primarily to the mass migration of people into urban centres, threatening one of life's vital resources. Continued here: Water Will Be Lifeblood of Smart Urban Expansion

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The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions has posted one additional proposal for public comment. Because of the recent enactment of AB 141, Stats 2011 Ch. 181, jurors now expressly may be held in contempt of court for violating admonitions not to engage in electronic research or communications. The committee proposes revising CACI No. 100 to advise jurors...

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Citing violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), on Monday the Federal Trade Commission announced a $50,000 settlement with Broken Thumbs Apps, a company that creates and markets iPhone and iPad games to children. The app maker was accused of collecting children's e-mail addresses, names, and other personal information without parental consent. Can such a legal...