Tag: Biodiversity
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Wolves Poised to Lose Endangered Species Act Protections
The proposed rule removes federal Endangered Species Act protections for all gray wolves in the lower48 states and would be disastrous for …
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Coral Reef Ecosystems Devastated by Climate Change
Corals are peculiarly sensitive to sea temperatures—they tend to bleach if seas get hotter—and many corals live and flourish near the limits of their tolerance. Coral reefs are also home to an estimated 25 percent of all marine species, so the loss of a reef has a serious effect on marine biodiversity, as well as…
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China’s Growing Hunger for Meat Leads to Copycatting U.S. Factory Farms
Hogs put on about twice as much weight as cattle per pound of feed, and chickens grow even faster. Smithfield Foods in the U.S. has become remarkably “efficient” at fattening hogs en masse; such expertise is a big attraction for China. Yet even though the U.S. has a better reputation on food safety than China,…
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Learn Earth-Friendly Living Skills July 11-14
The Whippoorwill Festival celebrates Kentucky’s Appalachian heritage while helping prepare our minds and bodies for a future world of climate change and a diminished supply of fossil fuels. The festival is a low-cost event with over 75 workshops …
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Global Environmental Leader: Antônio Tembue Improves Lives in Rural Mozambique
“Now that I have my PhD,” Tembue says, “I am more committed than ever to helping improve the lives of people in rural communities. I am able to work on projects aimed at improving livestock sanitation and providing veterinary assistance …