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Turtles crushed by bulldozer expected to recover
Thousands of turtle eggs and hatchlings have been crushed at an important nesting site in Trinidad. Conservationists say the population will recover but that the incident is a warning for neglectful authorities. Read the original: Turtles crushed by bulldozer expected to recover
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No-take areas benefit fisheries
The first conclusive evidence that no-take protected areas can help restock exploited fish populations on neighbouring reefs was presented at the International Coral Reef Symposium. Read more from the original source: No-take areas benefit fisheries
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Jul
Conservation body wants international monitoring of Western Ghats
NEW DELHI: Amid debate over conservation of Western Ghats, recently added to Unesco's list of iconic places, a world heritage advisory body has recommended international monitoring to ensure that the 39 biodiversity hotspots in the region are properly preserved. Read the rest here: Conservation body wants international monitoring of Western Ghats
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Jul
Climate Conversations – Indigenous knowledge ‘invaluble’ for Andean adaptation
In Eastern Africa, severe drought is causing massive famines. In the United States, temperature records are soaring due to one of the warmest winters in decades. From pine beetle infestations in the Rockies to thinning ice in the Arctic, the impacts of climate change are inescapable. Read the original here: Climate Conversations - Indigenous knowledge 'invaluble' for Andean...
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Jul
Scientists Declare State of Emergency for World’s Coral Reefs
CAIRNS, Australia, Jul 10 2012 (IPS) - Coral reef scientists urged local and national governments to take action to save the world's coral reefs and said they'd be "on call 24/7? to assist politicians and officials. Original post: Scientists Declare State of Emergency for World's Coral Reefs
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Jul
Climate change drives salmon evolution
For salmon trying to make it upriver to spawn before a hot summer hits, slow and steady loses the evolutionary race. Read the rest here: Climate change drives salmon evolution
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Threatened species need not be harmed by inbreeding
There's more to inbreeding than dubious genes - how they are "read" matters, too. If a key influence on gene expression is blocked, inbred plants show few signs of their incestuous heritage. Originally posted here: Threatened species need not be harmed by inbreeding
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Jul
Asian Mussel Invasion Largely Ignored by Southern Cone Governments
BUENOS AIRES, Jul 11 2012 (IPS) - The governments of most of the countries that share the Río de la Plata basin are doing little or nothing to halt the golden mussel invasion, despite the serious damages and losses it is causing. The rest is here: Asian Mussel Invasion Largely Ignored by Southern Cone Governments
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Mistletoe no environmental vandal
New research has found Mistletoe which has a reputation as an environmental vandal can actually have a positive effect on biodiversity. More: Mistletoe no environmental vandal
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Norwegian Study Calls for Research on Natural Causes of Climate Change
BERLIN, Jul 10 2012 (IPS) - While there is no doubt that global warming is primarily a consequence of human activities, it is also true that there are natural phenomena contributing to climate change as well. The rest is here: Norwegian Study Calls for Research on Natural Causes of Climate Change
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