Tag: wildlife
group name: practicalenviro
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November 15, 2007 01:22 AM EST --
On Monday, November 12, 2007, FOXNews.com reported that Thai officials confiscated over a hundred pangolins (an armored, insect-eating mammal) destined for sale in southwest China. To these smugglers, . . . more
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August 29, 2007 11:27 AM EDT --
One of the greatest environmental catastrophes in American history occurs just southwest of our nation's capital. In the coalfields of Appalachia, individuals, families and entire communities are being . . . more
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July 26, 2007 08:34 AM EDT --
I would like to present the philosophical view that the title of this article is meaningless. As a scientist, everything I have learned tells me that human beings are animals that evolved from more primitive . . . more
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September 17, 2007 08:03 AM EDT --
Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, known as the Commerce Clause, reads as follows:"The Congress shall have Power ...To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among . . . more
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October 12, 2007 10:50 AM EDT --
I believe he did. The prize was not for science, but for bringing the issue of climate change to the attention of the world. Vice President Gore did a marvelous job at that, and therefore fully deserves . . . more
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November 20, 2007 09:49 AM EST --
TRUE OR FALSE
Here is a quiz to test your knowledge about the environment. You can post your answers to some or all of the questions in comments, or just comment. I will give the . . . more
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October 24, 2007 12:09 PM EDT --
There is an excellent article by David K on one aspect of the CNN Special "Planet in Peril".
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977156486
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September 12, 2007 12:45 PM EDT --
Even an idiot can recycle their old idiot box. Try these tips and you'll be back to your sofa enjoying your new Energy Star rated screen in record time.
If you don't want to go further . . . more
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September 17, 2007 11:12 AM EDT --
Exposure to pesticidal chemical sprays doubles the risk of developing asthma, researchers have found. In the first study of its kind, scientists discovered adults who come into contact with pesticides . . . more
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October 17, 2007 11:20 AM EDT --
The EPA and states along the Mississippi River must be more vigilant in controlling the flow of pollutants in the river, much of which come from fertilizers used on farms upstream. Scientist now . . . more
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September 10, 2007 11:05 AM EDT --
I wrote earlier about the damage to the environment and resident's health from mountain top removal and the dangerous proposal from the Bush administration. Now there is a place to take simple . . . more
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July 26, 2007 06:02 PM EDT --
Note: I wrote the following as part of a weekly email newsletter for a green school related listserv that I help administer. I thought that many of the folks involved my Gather groups would also . . . more
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July 17, 2007 09:19 AM EDT --
Great trip yesterday out to Stellwagen Bank, a National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Massachusetts. Every encounter with the whales is different. You simply can't tell from one hour to the next . . . more
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July 15, 2007 10:21 AM EDT --
Evolutionarliy speaking whales walked from land and into the sea around 60 million years ago. 60 million years!
Talk about coming face to face with the magic of nature and the universe.
A visiting friend . . . more
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September 14, 2007 11:58 PM EDT --
It kills me to see my neighbors hosing their driveways off and washing debris into the storm drains. They are not only wasting money, but increasing the burden of excess biodegradable material in the storm . . . more
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November 06, 2007 02:38 PM EST --
Many of you are aware (or bored to tears) of the fact that I have recently published a controversial book about the environment. I have had some discussions with some folks here about the themes in the . . . more
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August 11, 2006 12:44 PM EDT --
Since all of us in this group care about the issue of endangered species, and I'm sure all environmental issues for that matter, what can we do today to make a difference? Discussing it with heartfelt . . . more
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July 04, 2007 07:29 PM EDT --
Oceans are vitally important to human communities around the world. We depend on oceans and coasts for food, medicines and protection from storms, among other resources — more than $20 trillion annually . . . more
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September 08, 2007 06:32 PM EDT --
When you use a standard aerial sprinkler system you lose a lot of water to evaporation. However, a micro drip systems uses 20%-50% less water than conventional sprinkler systems. They may cost . . . more
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December 13, 2006 07:38 PM EST --
Simple Ways That You Can Make a Difference
Think climate change is too big of a problem to solve? Think again! Small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference.
Just ask Patrick Gonzalez, . . . more
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