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ScienceDaily (June 13, 2012) - Despite Europe's marine fauna being the best documented on Earth, there are still some new species to be discovered More: New Species of Crab Has Been Found Hiding in the Seabed of Galicia (Spain)

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Despite a slew of past pledges and agreements, the world's governments have made little to no progress on improving management and conservation in the oceans, according to a new paper in Science. Read more: World failing to meet promises on the oceans

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ScienceDaily (June 13, 2012) - Despite Europe's marine fauna being the best documented on Earth, there are still some new species to be discovered See the original post here: New Species of Crab Has Been Found Hiding in the Seabed of Galicia (Spain)

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On the second and final day of the 2012 ICLEI Urban Nature Forum, Cornell researcher Keith Tidball sat down with Kobie Brand from the ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center to discuss issues related to local governance, the new URBIS initiative and expectations ahead of Rio+20. Read the original post: Urban nature, local governance

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The deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, on Friday warned that sacrificing the environment in the name of growth would be a "huge mistake". Here is the original post: Rio+20: Nick Clegg says sacrificing the environment is a 'huge mistake'

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DANG, Nepal, Jun 15 2012 (IPS) - When Arati Chaudhary's husband left for India to find work as a migrant labourer, the job of managing farm and family fell on her slender shoulders. Read more here: Nepal's Female Farmers Fear Climate Change

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The UN secretary general said the international community was in danger of squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity See more here: Rio+20 Earth summit is too important to fail, says Ban ki-Moon

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The UN secretary general said the international community was in danger of squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity Go here to read the rest: Rio+20 Earth summit is too important to fail, says Ban ki-Moon

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Deadline Passes for Wolf Appeal; Litigation Ends Visit link: Deadline Passes for Wolf Appeal; Litigation Ends

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ANG PULO, Philippines, Jun 15 2012 (IPS) - On a humid islet covered with mangroves, Lucena Duman and her neighbours have found a route out of poverty. They work as conservationists and tour guides in this isolated corner of the Philippines. Read the rest here: Saving the Mangroves Front