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Philippine fishing village embraces ecotourism

ZAMBALES, Philippines: A fishing community in the Philippines that once used dynamite to catch fish, now advocates ecotourism. Rather than destroy the environment, the community is protecting it. Here is the original post: Philippine fishing village embraces ecotourism

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    Aug

Traps to catch ‘killer’ shrimps invading Yorkshire lakes

Traps are being deployed in a bid to track 'killer' shrimps which could be invading Yorkshire's waterways. Follow this link: Traps to catch 'killer' shrimps invading Yorkshire lakes

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    Aug

Earth’s systems in rapid decline

Protecting bits of nature here and there will not prevent humanity from losing our life support system. Even if areas dedicated to conserving plants, animals, and other species that provide Earth's life support system increased tenfold, it would not be enough without dealing with the big issues of the 21st century: population, overconsumption and inefficient resource use. Continue...

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    Aug

Move to halt Pacific bird extinctions

Two of the region's leading conservation organisations have made a renewed pledge to stop any more bird species from becoming extinct. View original post here: Move to halt Pacific bird extinctions

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    Aug

Vietnam’s carbon forest market roused

The representatives of the companies said that the field research phase of the REDD project (reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation) at the Bach Ma National Forest has been completed, while the experts of the companies have entered the period of designing the project. Continued here: Vietnam's carbon forest market roused

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    Aug

Kyoto on the line as S. Africa preps UN climate talks

South African ministers hosting UN climate talks at the end of the year said Tuesday the meeting must focus on keeping alive the Kyoto Protocol, the only binding global deal to cut greenhouse gases. Visit link: Kyoto on the line as S. Africa preps UN climate talks

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    Aug

Experts: La Niña, Climate Change Impact East African Drought

Experts say the Pacific ocean phenomenon known as La Niña is partly to blame for the drought ravaging the Horn of Africa. The rest is here: Experts: La Niña, Climate Change Impact East African Drought

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    Aug

Mandate on TK, Genetic Resources, Cultural Expression to be Extended: WIPO

Members of the committee that negotiates genetic resources and related subjects at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have agreed to recommend the renewal of their mandate, which is set to expire this year. More here: Mandate on TK, Genetic Resources, Cultural Expression to be Extended: WIPO

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    Aug

Gene pool offers way to save Mexican oasis

In the desert of northern Mexico, researchers are fighting to preserve an oasis of ancient life before it dries it up for good. Original post: Gene pool offers way to save Mexican oasis

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    Aug

Creditors’ Rights: 5 Tips on How to Collect Debts

If you're in the type of business that extends credit to customers, then you're officially in the business of collecting debts. Unfortunately, collecting debts can oftentimes be difficult, time-consuming, and fruitless--not to mention a drain on your financial resources. However, by following these tips on how to collect debts , you may be able to make the process...

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