Tag: Biodiversity
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Leonardo DiCaprio Pledges $3 Million to Help Double Nepal’s Tiger Population
On the third anniversary of the historic Global Tiger Summit the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for a bold initiative to help Nepal double its number of wild tigers by 2022—the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. [caption id="attachment_313175" align="alignnone" width="500"] Tigers in Bengal face threats…
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California Leads Nation in Plastic Bag Bans
Two cities in California, Arcata and Encinitas, approved city-wide bans on single-use plastic bags this week, according to Environment California. The Arcata vote expands an ordinance originally adopted in September and once approved the ban will take effect in six months. The Encinitas vote clears the way for a draft ordinance, putting the city on track to phase out…
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140 International Organizations Call for End to Biodiversity Offsetting Plans
At the opening of the World Forum on Natural Capital in Edinburgh, Scotland yesterday, 140 organizations from all over the world released a statement to say “No” to biodiversity offsetting. The statement was launched in a counter forum on Natural Commons taking place in Edinburgh at the same time. [caption id="attachment_313032" align="alignnone" width="500"] In a released statement,…
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Could Artificial Reefs Help Restore the Gulf After Years of Damage From BP Oil Spill?
By Ryan Fikes Over the past few decades the five Gulf States (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) have built artificial reefs both inshore and offshore with the aim of enhancing recreational fishing and diving opportunities. State and local governments on the Gulf Coast have expressed interest in creating additional artificial reefs with some of…
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‘SEED: The Untold Story’ Celebrates the Mystery and Power of Seeds
SEED: The Untold Story is a feature-length documentary film that unearths the dramatic story of seeds and the global struggle to preserve them. Many irreplaceable seeds are nearing extinction. SEED unveils a David-and-Goliath battle for the future of our seeds, which are at risk from industrial seed companies that control seeds through patents and genetic modification.…