China banks on seeds to protect biodiversity
[BEIJING] China has set up its first national seed bank as part of the country's efforts to protect biodiversity. The Southwest China Germplasm Bank of Wild Species was declared operational...
SciDev.net,
Tue Dec 08 08:50:41 PST 2009
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Farmers urged to protect biodiversity
The Victorian Government is confident its $105 million land and biodiversity plan will encourage farmers to take more interest in the environment.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation,
Mon Dec 07 19:05:14 PST 2009
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Increasingly acidic ocean threatens fish
Last year 150 scientists from 26 nations posted a consensus statement called the Monaco Declaration stating they are "deeply concerned by recent, rapid changes in ocean chemistry and their ...
Anchorage Daily News,
Wed Dec 09 19:16:26 PST 2009
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Simple measures best to meet environmental targets
Farmers only need to use simple measures to meet government targets on biodiversity, according to a leading scientist.
Farmers Weekly Interactive,
Wed Dec 09 05:46:18 PST 2009
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Trekking programme to study nature in Goa's Netrawali in Western G
Panaji, Dec 9 : Margao unit of the Youth Hostels Assocition of India has organised a 5-day 'Nature Study & Trekking Programme 2009' at Netravali village nestled in South Goa's picturesque S...
New Kerala,
Wed Dec 09 09:36:56 PST 2009
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Enter your search text. ... Biodiversity and Protected Areas. FEATURES. ... Findings of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: How Do the Poor Fare? Freshwater Biodiversity in Crisis.
World Resources Institute,
Wed Dec 09 10:19:49 PST 2009
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Objectives for the Ba Nafaa Project are based on this Marine Biodiversity Assets and Threats Assessment.
AllAfrica.com,
Wed Dec 09 03:34:08 PST 2009
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Biodiversity loss can increase infectious diseases in humans
Biodiversity loss can increase infectious diseases in humans, scientists show in a first-of-its-kind global study.
Science Daily,
Sat Dec 05 22:25:59 PST 2009
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National food fete from Feb 11
Kozhikode, Dec 9 : As many as 300 stalls showcasing the rich traditional food diversity of India and seminars would be part of the second National Food and Agro-biodiversity festival, begin...
New Kerala,
Wed Dec 09 03:07:42 PST 2009
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EPA: U.S. 'making up lost time'
POST CARBON | Agency lists measures ranging from stricter fuel economy standards to promotion of renewable offshore energy projects.
Washington Post,
Wed Dec 09 06:06:20 PST 2009
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Tropical forests affected by habitat fragmentation store less biomass and carbon d...
Deforestation in tropical rain forests could have an even greater impact on climate change than has previously been thought. The combined biomass of a large number of small forest fragments...
Science Daily,
Wed Dec 09 22:09:05 PST 2009
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COP15 should focus on safeguarding biodiversity: BNHS
Mumbai, Dec 8 : The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) today hoped a tangible agreement will emerge at the end of the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 (COP15) and the result...
New Kerala,
Tue Dec 08 01:52:29 PST 2009
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Abundance of a look-alike species clouds population status of a million dollar fis...
( Nova Southeastern University ) The prized white marlin is among the most overexploited open-ocean fish. It's the subject of intense international recovery efforts. A new study now shows t...
EurekAlert!,
Wed Dec 09 21:28:27 PST 2009
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New List Highlights Animals Threatened by Climate Change
We already knew polar bears were in high water due to climate change, but who knew some types of dolphins, lemmings, flamingoes and oxen were also threatened by global warming?
Fox News,
Wed Dec 09 08:55:09 PST 2009
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25th SEA Games opens in Laos
Laos' most anticipated event finally unfolded last night (December 9) when the biennial regional sports competition, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, officially opened in the Land of a Mill...
Asia News Network,
Wed Dec 09 17:32:17 PST 2009
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25th SEA Games opens in Laos
Laos' most anticipated event finally unfolded last night (December 9) when the biennial regional sports competition, the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, officially opened in the Land of a Mill...
Asia News Network,
Wed Dec 09 17:28:44 PST 2009
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Fish farm fears: what lies beneath?
This is part two of a series about the sustainability of the burgeoning Tasmanian salmon industry. Part one examined the use of antibiotics in salmon farming.
ABC via Yahoo!7 News,
Wed Dec 09 16:45:42 PST 2009
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Lapwing is finally enticed to return to Northern Ireland meadows
After nearly half a century of decline in Northern Ireland, lapwings have re-established themselves at an RSPB reserve. Related Stories Breathe easy - air quality in Northern Ireland is imp...
Belfast Telegraph,
Wed Dec 09 21:15:55 PST 2009
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Graduate student research in the Philippines
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has been asked by the President of the Philippines to produce databases on Philippine biodiversity. In order to do this, the basic units of biodive...
Malaya,
Tue Dec 08 07:12:09 PST 2009
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