Some lands on earth may pose some of the greatest extinction dangers
for wildlife in the future. Though apparently, from the frigid northern
Canada and Alaska to tropical Asian islands seem safe for the wild life
to romp around, it may lead to their…
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The gentle “hippie chimp” are known for resolving squabbles through sex rather than violence. The bonobo are disappearing dramatically and scientists are struggling hard to save these.
Their tasty meat is the enemy of their lives. And many villagers…
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Rats have invaded China eating their way across fragile wetlands on the Tibetan plateau. To repel this invasion, China will target a 7.5 billion yuan ($934 million) fund. It is in the massive Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve in remote western Qinghai…
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Conservationists are solely concentrating on those species already under threat. But, what about the ones which are endangered as future species? Conservationists are being urged to focus on prevention rather than cure. 20 areas in the world are…
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Himalayas is one of the world’s biggest deposits of ice and a key source of fresh water. But with increasing global warming, how long can it keep up with its status? A new weather station is expected to show the extent of warming in the Himalayas….
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It is a brilliant plan in a bid to rehabilitate forests and green barren lands. Three cities and six districts in the province of North Sulawesi are to be considered for growing at least 7 million trees. The regional Forestry Office chief Moes Lengkong…
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Weather in Alaska is warm enough to divert the famed sled dog race. Warmer weather here prompted organizers of the Iditarod Trail sled dog race to think of another trail for the game. The snow at the southern end of the course is sparse this time. And..
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You may call this crazy, but seen the motive beyond this craziness it’s simply noble. It all happened this Thursday. Former Beatle Paul McCartney lay down on an ice floe next to a baby seal and pleaded with Canada to scrap an annual hunt that kills…
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A measure offering huge chunks of the Amazon jungle to timber companies that comply with tough restrictions has been approved by the Brazil’s president. The measure is claimed to be aimed at preserving the world’s largest rain forest.
The law is…
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Across Asia, oil prices are soaring and there is an unrelenting demand for energy. And this situation is forcing companies and countries to become more energy efficient.
Thailand – G Steel, one of Thailand’s leading steel firms, recycles all its…
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