BANGKOK, Jun 26 2012 (IPS) - The just-ended United Nations sustainable development summit in Rio de Janeiro has exposed the discomfort that many developing Asian countries have over buzz words like 'green economy' and 'green growth' in development diplomacy. Here is the original post: Asia Sees Red Over 'Green Economy'
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Although agreement was not reached on policing international waters, some firm commitments were made in Brazil. Originally posted here: Ocean Advocates Find Silver Linings After Rio+20 Disappointment
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The European Union tempered its general disappointment over this weekend's Rio+20 U.N. climate summit by praising its endorsement of a "green economy." Original post: Disappointed EU cites Rio+20 bright spots
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The Director General of Rwanda Natural Resources Authority has stated that the trend of land degradation, especially through deforestation in Eastern Province now poses danger to the country's economy and needs to be addressed immediately. Read more: Rwanda: Deforestation Alerts Signaled in Eastern Rwanda
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Lonesome George, the sole surviving member of the Pinta Island tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni), was found dead on Sunday by staff at the Galapagos National Park. With George's passing, the Pinta Island tortoise subspecies officially falls into extinction. See the article here: Lonesome George passes, taking unique subspecies with him
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Guardian/ICM poll reveals public perception of climate change remains consistent despite political shift during financial crisis Originally posted here: Economic climate has not affected views on global warming - poll
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ScienceDaily (June 25, 2012) - A comprehensive study led by environmental toxicologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, shows that California condors are continually exposed to harmful levels of lead, the principal source of that lead is ammunition, and lead poisoning from ammunition is preventing the recovery of the condor population. Read the rest here: Lead Poisoning...
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Saving the trees - as beneficial as it would be to the changing climate - comes at a significant cost as a growing, wealthier population competes for food, says a new MIT study. Read the original post: Food or Forests?
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The California Public Defenders Association presents…The Annual Homicide Defense Seminar Friday & Saturday August 24 & 25, 2012 At The Berkeley Marina DoubleTree Hotel – 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, California 94710 See information below regarding lodging reservations Program Coordinators: Oscar ... See the original post here: Attention California defense attorneys – CPDA Annual Homicide Defense Seminar
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