What's being said about the environment around the World
Greenpeace
Greenpeace activists in the dock: Experts take ‘the stand’ on climate change
As expert witnesses go, they don’t come any better than Professor James Hansen, one of the world’s leading climate scientists and Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. Yesterday, he was called to give evidence before a UK Court on the threat posed by Kingsnorth coal fired power station to the world’s climate. Six Greenpeace activists are being charged with criminal damage after they took action last October, to highlight the threat posed by Kingsnorth. Hansen’s evidence will be crucial in establishing their defence, since whilst the defendants accept the damage they caused, they say they did so to prevent much greater damage to other property and the planet.
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Rainforest timber stopped from leaving Paradise
Greenpeace has stopped a ship loading piles of logged timber from the Paradise Forests.
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IUCN - The World Conservation Union
Put biodiversity at centre of climate debate, says new experts survey
New global survey of on-the-ground climate decision makers in 100+ countries launched.
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International organizations launch initiatives for sustainable water use in Asia Pacific
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have launched concrete initiatives to achieve more sustainable management of precious water resources in the Asia Pacific region.
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The Nature Conservancy
Palau Micronesia Challenge Endowment Gets $1 Million Boost
In recognition of the extraordinary progress it has made in establishing and sustainably funding their national protected areas network as part of their commitment to the Micronesia Challenge, the Republic of Palau is scheduled to receive a check for $1 million from The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
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The Nature Conservancy Works to Restore Mississippi River Tributary
The Nature Conservancy announced today that it is working to restore another stretch of a key Mississippi River tributary. The project is expected to reduce erosion, improve wildlife habitat and store floodwater.
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Conservation International
New funding to boost conservation in the Pacific
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Call for Tender
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Lighter Footstep
How to Pick a Great Used Bicycle
Bicycles are perhaps the greenest mode of mechanical transportation -- and a good one needn't cost a fortune. Here's how to identify a great used bike.
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The Simple Secret to Making a Greener World
Policy will help. Technology will help. There are many tools which can help forge a greener world. But the most important one isn't something you can buy at the store.
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Three Gas-Free, Earth Friendly Lawn Mowers
That noisy, gas-guzzling mower in your garage spews more pollution in an hour than 40 autos. If you want your lawn to be deep-down green, take a look at these eco-friendly alternatives.
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Round the World on a bike
On 17 June 2007, Tom Allen and Andrew Welch embarked upon Ride Earth - their mission to circumnavigate the world by mountain bike. More
