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Monthly archives: November, 2013
In the last 40 years, Western and Central African elephant populations have declined 50%
According to a new survey, elephants have declined by 50 percent or more in the last 40 years despite protection in the savannas in West and Central Africa. More alarming is that populations have become highly fragmented, with several far below Read more
Friday Quote: "Why The #Occupy Movement Is An Environmental Movement"
- November 6, 2013
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Does it feel like we've reached a critical mass of pain? Budget cuts on education and critical social programs that protect the most vulnerable citizens. Climate refugees. The Occupy Movement. As Treehugger points out, F. Scott Fitzgerald said "The Rich Are Read more
Dice Games in the Atmosphere
- November 5, 2013
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Extreme weather should make us think twice about continuing to emit greenhouse gases at this rate. Continue reading Read more
There’s a Word for Coca Cola’s Donations to the Grand Canyon
- November 5, 2013
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Im always saying that food company donations and partnerships to health and environmental Good Causes end up doing more for the companies than the recipients. Money always talks. Accepting corporate donations comes with strings that create conflicts of interest. The Read more
There’s a Word for Coca Cola’s Donations to the Grand Canyon
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Im always saying that food company donations and partnerships to health and environmental Good Causes end up doing more for the companies than the recipients. Money always talks. Accepting corporate donations comes with strings that create conflicts of interest. The Read more
Conehead Katydid
- November 5, 2013
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While most katydids are herbivorous and feed on leaves, this species (Copiphora longicauda) uses its powerful, sharp mandibles to prey upon insects and other invertebrates. It is a member of the aptly named group of conehead katydids. It was one Read more
A New Species of Katydid
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This new katydid species (Pseudophyllinae: Teleutini) is so strange that it actually represents an entirely new genus to science. Its unusually long, gangly legs are covered in sharp spines which help to deter predators. It was one 1,378 species identified–as Read more
Snouted Tree Frog
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This snouted tree frog (Scinax sp.), one of six potentially new frog species discovered during a recent expedition to Suriname, represents the newest member of a diverse genus of very agile, fast-moving frogs with over 100 species. One individual leapt Read more
How to Avoid Exposure to Chemicals that Mess with Your Hormones
- November 5, 2013
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A new report from the Environmental Working Group and Keep a Breast Foundation identifies the “dirty dozen” endocrine disrupting chemicals–those substances, often found in consumer products, food and elsewhere in our daily lives, that mimic hormones and may affect a Read more
Target to Phase Out Many Suspect Chemicals
- November 5, 2013
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With rising oil prices comes rising food prices. So check out these tips for stretching your grocery dollars as far as possible, while eating healthy and lighter on the Earth. Target will rate thousands of the products that line its Read more
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