British holidaymakers are unwittingly adding to the trade in endangered species by bringing back live reptiles, chunks of coral, and carvings made from elephant ivory … Innocent mistakes, serious consequencesRead more
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Eating endangered bluefin tuna
A Michelin-starred restaurant chain part-owned by the actor Robert De Niro is serving endangered bluefin tuna at its London outlets without telling customers, DNA tests … Eating endangered bluefin tunaRead more
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Champion Cyclist and Now Champion Guzzler of Austin Water
Lance Armstrong is one of the favorite sons of Texas and a model citizen known as much for his social conscience as his cycling. In … Champion Cyclist and Now Champion Guzzler of Austin WaterRead more
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Eat Less, Save Earth
Roughly 19 percent of U.S. energy consumption goes toward producing and supplying food, David Pimentel and his colleagues at Cornell University write in the current … Eat Less, Save EarthRead more
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Spanish parliament approves ‘human rights’ for apes
Great apes should have the right to life and freedom, according to a resolution passed in the Spanish parliament, in what could become landmark legislation … Spanish parliament approves ‘human rights’ for apesRead more
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Save the earth Save the earth on the job
1. turn your computers off According to the Sierra Club, businesses waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year. To help lower this figure, remember … Save the earth Save the earth on the jobRead more
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Only 1,411 tigers left in protected forests in India
New Delhi – India has only 1,411 tigers in its protected forests, less than half the numbers in 2001-2002, according to official figures released Tuesday. … Only 1,411 tigers left in protected forests in IndiaRead more
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Ontario to end clothesline bans this year
Outdoor clotheslines are currently banned under some municipal bylaws and contracts with home builders. But Ontario is looking at allowing clotheslines for anyone who lives … Ontario to end clothesline bans this yearRead more