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Aerial surveys of a remote area of rainforest along the Colombia-Brazil border have produced the first photographic evidence of uncontacted tribes, according to a conservation group that works to safeguard indigenous territories and culture. Originally posted here: Overflights of remote Colombian rainforest yield first photographic evidence of uncontacted tribes (PHOTOS)

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BEYIN, Ghana, Apr 18, 2012 (IPS) - Sam Kojo stands in a thigh-high pile of brown seaweed that blankets a beach in western Ghana. Behind him, a decomposing mound of Sargassum stretches down the shore past the fishing village of Beyin. See the original post: Western Ghana's Fisherfolk Starve Amid Algae Infestation

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 18, 2012) - Jellyfish are increasing in the majority of the world's coastal ecosystems, according to the first global study of jellyfish abundance by University of British Columbia researchers. More: Jellyfish On the Rise in World's Coastal Ecosytems

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With soaring human populations and rapid climate change putting unprecedented pressure on species, conservationists must look to innovative strategies - from creating migratory corridors to preserving biodiversity hotspots - if we are to prevent countless animals and plants from heading to extinction. See the original post here: As Threats to Biodiversity Grow, Can We Save World's Species?

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Scientists say worldwide collections, existing experts and technology make charting 10 million species in less than 50 years achievable; a necessary step to sustain planet's biodiversity. Continued here: Mission critical: species explorers propose steps to map biosphere

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World leaders must promote effective land use methods to mitigate drought, says Luc Gnacadja of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. View post: Rio+20 should make sustainable land use a top priority

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Physicist David Keith, who has been working on technologies to block sunlight to slow global warming, argues that such efforts need to remain in the public domain Read more: Researcher: Ban Patents on Geoengineering Technology

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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 18, 2012 (IPS) - The mandate will be very clear. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) delegates are going to Brazil in June for the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development determined to show that it will not be business as usual. Visit link: Caribbean to Take Strong Stance at Rio+20 Summit

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 17, 2012) - Large quantities of globally produced plastics end up in the oceans where they represent a growing risk. Read more: Plastic Garbage in Oceans: Understanding Marine Pollution from Microplastic Particles

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Invitations to Comment: Proposals to amend Cal. Rules of Ct. & Judicial Council forms From: “Kieliger, Camilla” Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:16:00 -0700 Subject: Invitations to Comment: Proposals to amend Cal. Rules of Court and Judicial Council forms Comments ... Here is the original post: California – Invitations to Comment: Proposals to amend Cal. Rules of Ct....