Tag: Conservation - Page 11
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One Year Later: Midway Atoll Still Taking Tally of Tsunami's Effects
Arriving on Midway exactly one year to the day of the tsunami of 2011, we learned just how deeply its impacts were felt and are still being handled.
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Best of Green: Science
From robotic spiders to the best-looking endangered species to the best nature photographer, find out who won this year's Best of Green awards in the Science category.
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Fish Have Sex on the Beach? Grunion's Quirky Mating Method Attracts a Crowd
March madness for the silvery small fish known as the grunion means the frenzy of mating season along Socal beaches
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Police in Cameroon Arrested 12 Suspected Poachers Following Elephant Massacre
More than 500 elephants were killed by poachers in Cameroon during the first months of 2012. These latest arrests are encouraging but the problem remains far from solved.
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From Bullets to Birds: Midway's Transformation to a World Heritage Site
Midway is part of the Papahānaumokuākea (say that three times fast) Marine National Monument, which was recently named a World Heritage Site.
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Bringing The Endangered Golden Gooney to Midway
Long-term efforts by conservationists are slowly helping to bring Short-Tailed Albatross to Midway, which has made history and generated hope for the species.
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Midway Atoll: 24 Images From My Instagram Diary
While visiting Midway as a photojournalist for TreeHugger, my iPhone came in handy for keeping a visual diary of this incredible atoll. Here are the best images exploring everything from albatross chicks to plastics to plain old gorgeous beaches.
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Midway: A Symbol of Hope for Planet Earth
Midway has moved from "bullets to birds" and our visit to the atoll reveals the incredible ecosystem that teaches us lessons on sustainability both here and globally.
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Massive Forest Fire Continues to Burn the Slopes of Mountain Kenya
Now in its sixth day, the forest fire threatens critical habitats and precious water sources.
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Photographers Travel 1,000 Miles to Highlight the Importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Four conservationists paddle through some of the most remote swamps and mangroves in Florida to bring attention to the state's disjointed natural preserves.
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Google Street View Maps the Amazon
A new feature allows users to travel up the amazon, along rainforest trails, and through communities in one of the world's most remote regions.
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Will Private Reserves be the Future of Conservation in South America?
Three new private preserves have opened in Peru to buffer existing national parks. Is this the sign of a new trend?
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5 Fun Faucets That Help You Save Water (Photos)
By displaying the water consumption either digitally or emotionally, these 5 faucets help you save water.
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Can Social Media Save Two Rhinos Left For Dead by Poachers?
2012 is on track to seeing a record number of rhino deaths from poaching -- but conservationists have turned to the internet in hopes of reducing that grim figure by two.
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Rhinos May be Extinct in South Africa by 2015
According to a recent estimate, rhinos will vanish from South African parks by 2015 if current poaching rates continue.
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New Finding Offers Hope for Critically Endangered Dolphin
A pair of Hector's dolphins have joined the waning population of Maui's dolphins in New Zealand, offering hope for an increase in genetic diversity and the return of sustainable breeding.
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Beautiful Treehouse Built Around Ancient Oak Without Harming a Major Branch
By building around a beautiful old oak, this treehouse becomes a unique expression of the intersect between humans and the natural world.
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Alibaba.com Stops Selling Manta Ray Products
The Chinese website, one of the world's largest platforms for business-to-business trading, has announced that it will stop carrying products made from UN Protected species, including manta rays.
