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Conservation Value Notes (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The soils where wolves kill moose are more rich in nutrients, as are the plants that grow there, reports Science Daily -- providing a vivid reminder of how the welfare of just about everything in nature is intimately interconnected (including us people, lest we forget...): This study demonstrates an unforeseen link between the hunting behavior of a top predator -- the wolf -- and biochemical (nutrient)...
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Conservation Value Notes (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
CNN covers the emerging field of ecosystem services -- and how to properly compensate countries, communities, and landowners for the services they provide to societies. From coral reefs to forests, natural capital is under direct threat, and the combined pressures of climate change, ocean acidification, urbanization, pollution and logging are pushing the natural world to the brink. These ecosystems...
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GREENIE WATCH (Free subscription) | yesterday
Experts say that fears surrounding climate change are overblown Alarming predictions that climate change will lead to the extinction of hundreds of species may be exaggerated, according to Oxford scientists. They say that many biodiversity forecasts have not taken into account the complexities of the landscape and frequently underestimate the ability of plants and animals to adapt to changes in their...
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Soc 202 - Current Events (Free subscription) | yesterday
Urban places often develop in resort locations such as Cozumel and Isla Mujeres often damaging the original ecosystem. The wealthy companies spend a great deal of money developing these locations into hotel and tourism centers. The tourists find these places to be a very desirable plot of real estate. The very structure of these tourism centers and the sub sequential effect on the local economy leads...
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The Irish Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
PROSPECTS FOR a credible deal to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation – commonly known as REDD – were still unclear when the UN climate talks concluded yesterday, according to the Ecosystems Climate Alliance (ECA).
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Desdemona Despair (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
By JUDITH KOHLER, Associated Press Writer Judith Kohler, Associated Press Writer – Thu Nov 5, 4:51 pm ET DENVER – Airborne nitrogen pollution from vehicle exhaust and farm fertilizer is turning algae in the alpine lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park into junk food for fish, a study says. A similar phenomenon is occurring in Sweden and Norway, according to the study of about 90 high-elevation...
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The Book of Barely Imagined Beings (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Predictions made over the last decade about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity may be exaggerated. -- report.
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Phd Position in Biology (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Mycology Group AGHARKAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ARI Pune) G.G.AGARKAR ROAD PUNE - 411004 Research Associate @ Rs.16000/- + HRA. p.m ARI Project `Studies of lichenized fungi including in vitro culture and bioactive metabolites’ (MYC-1, duration up to 31.03.2011 ) Essential : MSc & PhD Biochemistry/ Botany/ Biotechnology Desirable : Knowledge of lichen collection and preservation, tissue culture...
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Phd Position in Biology (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants PO CIMAP Near Kukrail Picnic Spot Lucknow 226015, UP CSIR’s New HRD Initiative “ CSIR Diamond Jubilee Research Interns Awards ” ADVERTISEMENT NO.06/2009 Moving steps ahead on the new HRD initiative of CSIR stemming from Diamond Jubilee year celebration, CIMAP, a constituent national laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial...
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SquareState.net - Front Page (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
A recent poster on dailykos prodded citizens to urge Sen. Michael Bennet (D, CO) to support clean energy. I found the article humorous for at least two reasons. First, Sen.Bennet already supports clean energy. The poster all but acknowledged this, but seemed to insinuate that his position wasn't clear, or worse that he couldn't be trusted to support clean energy. The second reason is that the Senator's...
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92Y Blog (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
100 Heartbeats is the next premiere in MSNBC’s landmark Future Earth series. This 2-hour special, reported by famed naturalist and biologist Jeff Corwin , tells the story of the “Sixth Extinction” — an extinction of our planet’s wild species caused by people and which can only be stopped by people. The show is the basis for a book of the same name, 100 Heartbeats: A Journey...
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Southern Rockies Nature Blog (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
More evidence on top predators and overall health of the land , this time from Isle Royal National Park. Research at Yellowstone NP showed similar conclusions. More broadly, losing top predators means more "meso-predators," which different, more negative effects on the ecosystem. Some findings: Primary or apex predators can actually benefit prey populations by suppressing smaller predators,...
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MSNBC.com: Today (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
In his new book “100 Heartbeats,” conservationist and television host Jeff Corwin provides an urgent portrait of wildlife that is teetering on the brink of extinction — and spells out what can be done about it. Here is an excerpt.
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indojob (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Fauna & Flora Internasional - Indonesia Programme for Muara Angke Project are seeking for qualified professionals to Biodiversity & Enviromental Education Assistant. As Biodiversity & Enviromental Education Assistant, she or he will be r...
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imrozz | 16/09/2009
Mauritius is one of the best holiday destinations in the world. Whether it is for the couple who want to go on honeymoon or the whole family for a well deserved vacation, Mauritius has everything to take care of your needs. Found, in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a tropical island. The sea and the sun are the things that make Mauritius a favourite place for tourists to visit all year round. The beautiful...
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A rich green emerald, swathed in the translucent silk of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a small island of great beauty.
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