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Protected Forest Areas May Be Critical Strategy for Slowing Climate Change
Environment  (tags: forrest, forrests, co2 reduction, climate change )

Dan
- 3 days ago - sciencedaily.com
A new study involving scientists from 13 different organizations, universities and research institutions states that forest protection offers one of the most effective, practical, and immediate strategies to combat climate change.
New 'State of the Birds' Report Says Seabirds Especially Vulnerable to Climate Change
Environment  (tags: environment, animals, migratory birds, climate-change, nature, protection, habitat, wildlife )

Cher
- 4 days ago - latimesblogs.latimes.com
Global climate change poses a significant threat to migratory bird populations, which are already stressed by the loss of habitat and environmental pollution, according to a report released Thursday.
Madagascar Rainforests Still Being Plundered - WWF
Environment  (tags: environment, trees, forests, Madagascar, protection, habitat, nature )

Cher
- 5 days ago - wildlifeextra.com
Lack of governance and export exemptions allow the continuation of illegal rosewood logging in Madagascar and threaten to undermine decades of conservation works. Recent reports confirm that the situation is worsening.
"Integrity Abuses" Charged in Initiative to Suspend California Climate Law
Environment  (tags: globalwarming, politics, environment )

Cal
- 5 days ago - latimesblogs.latimes.com
A bitter split among backers of the controversial November ballot initiative to suspend California's 2006 first-in-the-nation global warming law broke into the open Wednesday.
Rainforest 2 Reef   video
Environment  (tags: climatechange, CO2emissions, globalwarming, conservation, trees )

Chris
- 4 days ago - youtube.com
Rainforest2Reef: Carbon-offset Conservation is a short (7 minute) documentary about the non- profit Rainforest2Reef, and the importance of protecting standing forests to mitigate climate change.
Breakthrough in Brazil
Environment  (tags: environment, state parks, Brazil, habitat, nature, protection )

Cher
- 6 days ago - fauna-flora.org
After over three years of hard work by Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and other organisations, the management plan for Brazil's 184,000-hectare Cristalino State Park has finally been completed
2010 International Year of Biodiversity : Focus On: The Amazon
Environment  (tags: environment, rainforest, habitat, nature, protection )

Cher
- 6 days ago - fauna-flora.org
Though "save the rainforest" slogans have been around for decades, our planet's tropical forests are under more serious threat than ever. The Amazon is the largest rainforest on Earth and harbours a dazzling array of species. FFI is on the frontline of
Climate Change 'Makes Birds Shrink' in North America
Animals  (tags: avians, birds, ornithology, climate change, species evolution, global warming, body size, warm climate )

Rooibos
- 7 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Songbirds in the US are getting smaller, and climate change is suspected as the cause. A study of almost half a million birds, belonging to over 100 species, shows that many are gradually becoming lighter and growing shorter wings.
Five Things You Can Do to Protect Biodiversity
Animals  (tags: animals, AnimalWelfare, biodiversity, environment, habitat, protection, wildlife, wildanimals )

Cher
- 7 days ago - fauna-flora.org
Humans are part of nature's rich diversity and have the power to protect or destroy it. Here are a few simple things you can do that make a difference.
Earth Hour   video
Environment  (tags: climatechange, CO2emissions, globalwarming )

Chris
- 6 days ago - youtube.com
Earth Hour 2010 is set to be the best yet, but it all depends on you getting involved and spreading the message that you are committed to taking action on Climate Chnge...
 
 
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