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New Population Of Highly Threatened Greater Bamboo Lemur Found In Madagascar
Researchers in Madagascar
have confirmed the existence
of a population of greater
bamboo lemurs more than 400
km from the only other place
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Paying To Save Tropical Forests Could Be A Way To Reduce Global Carbon Emissions
Wealthy nations willing to
collectively spend about
$1 billion annually
could prevent the emission
of roughly half a billion
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Greatest Value Of Forests Is Sustainable Water Supply
The forests of the future
may need to be managed as
much for a sustainable
supply of clean water as any
other goal, researchers say
in a new federal report --
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Outdoor Enthusiasts Scaring Off Native Carnivores In Parks
Even a quiet stroll in the
park can dramatically change
natural ecosystems,
according to a new study by
conservation biologists.
These findings could have
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Gray And Green Together: Older Adults Can Play Role In Creating Healthier Environment
July 24, 2008 — Volunteering for environmental protection activities can be physically and mentally sustaining for older people. In fact, this demographic group is in a unique position to have a noticeable impact on ... > full story -
Costs Of Climate Change, State-by-state: Billions, Says New Report
July 23, 2008 — Climate change will carry a price tag of billions of dollars for a number of US states, says a new series of reports. The researchers conclude that the costs have already begun to accrue and are ... > full story -
Possible To Reduce Emissions By 30 Percent By 2025, Model Shows
July 22, 2008 — Scientists modeled emissions for Minnesota and found that it is possible to reduce emissions by 30 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050 and possibly exceed those numbers if a combination of ... > full story -
Hydrogen Vehicles Coming Soon? Two Million Could Be On Roads By 2020
July 18, 2008 — A transition to hydrogen vehicles could greatly reduce US oil dependence and carbon dioxide emissions, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council, but making ... > full story -
Should We Move Species To Save Them From Climate Change?
July 18, 2008 — Many species must move to new areas to survive climate change. Often, this seems impossible. Species stranded on mountain tops in southern Europe that are becoming too hot for them, for instance, are ... > full story -
Keeping Invasive Species Out Of The Great Lakes
July 17, 2008 — The United States should follow Canada's lead and adopt standards identical to those proposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prevent invasive species from entering the Great ... > full story -
Mitigating Climate Change By Improving Forest Management In The Tropics
July 17, 2008 — Botanists argue that by ignoring evidence that better forest management practices can substantially reduce carbon emissions, negotiators are missing an obvious and cost-effective approach to ... > full story -
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Corporations Can Profit From Being Environmentally Friendly
July 16, 2008 — Though many policymakers have argued that environmental regulations can negatively impact on an organization's bottom line, a new study shows that companies that develop green production processes ... > full story -
Tigers Disappear From Himalayan Refuge
July 16, 2008 — World Wildlife Fund is alarmed by the dramatic decline of at least 30 percent in the Bengal tiger population of Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal, once a refuge that boasted among the highest ... > full story -
More Kidney Stone Disease Projected Due To Global Warming
July 15, 2008 — Global warming is likely to increase the proportion of the population affected by kidney stones by expanding the higher-risk region known as the "kidney-stone belt" into neighboring states, ... > full story
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