Tag: wildlife
group name: tnc
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July 13, 2007 12:55 PM EDT --
In Jamaica’s Rio Grande River valley, local communities are struggling with a man-made threat to their way of life — poison fishing, the practice of harvesting fish and shellfish by polluting . . . more
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June 05, 2006 09:26 PM EDT --
Zumwalt Prairie Preserve Expands:
Grassland preserve is haven for birds of prey and other wildlife
The Nature Conservancy has signed an option to purchase 6,065 acres from a private owner to expand its . . . more
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March 09, 2008 01:04 AM EST --
Pre-California, post Colorado, I lived in the desert at the end of a road, which was tucked into the foothills, next to the wash, that meandered up into the mountains, and turned into a . . . more
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August 09, 2006 09:25 PM EDT --
The Return of a Native Cat: A Wild Jaguar Spotted in New Mexico
by Curtis Runyan
Arizona rancher Warner Glenn has now had two once-in-a-lifetime encounters with jaguars, the latest in February during . . . more
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June 07, 2006 08:52 PM EDT --
Fire, Ecosystems and People
Humans have been affecting the way fire occurs on landscapes for millennia. In many areas, over many years, fires started by people may have played an important role in creating . . . more
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June 06, 2006 09:52 PM EDT --
Brazil Adopts Freshwater Ecoregions in First National Freshwater Management Plan
The government of Brazil has approved its first national plan for managing its freshwater resources. A critical component . . . more
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April 09, 2008 01:19 PM EDT --
It was a perfectly delightful morning in the D.C. area with temps in the mid 60s , somewhat overcast, and a spray of a soft mist in the air. Perhaps that's not everyone's idea . . . more
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May 25, 2007 12:47 PM EDT --
It sounds counterintuitive, but a new report by the Global Fire Partnership finds that suppressing fires in areas where they naturally occur increases the incidence of burns that are more intense, harder . . . more
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June 23, 2006 06:36 AM EDT --
Nature Stories podcast: The Secret Life of New York's Bees
Produced by Kate Hinds
Although a sharp decline in the honeybee population has led many states to encourage beekeeping, New York City has . . . 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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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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August 16, 2006 06:36 AM EDT --
Transforming Coral Reef Conservation
A Global Program for Sustainable Tropical Marine Conservation
Across the oceans, The Nature Conservancy is promoting a worldwide effort to conserve coral reefs and . . . more
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August 17, 2006 10:23 PM EDT --
Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptation
Global climate change is changing the places we know and cherish. Within our lifetimes, we will see the visible effects of global climate change on coastlines, coral . . . more
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August 29, 2006 07:18 AM EDT --
One Year After Hurricane Katrina
Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems are recovering, but much still needs to be done
In the year since Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal areas across the Gulf of Mexico, . . . more
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June 29, 2007 08:00 AM EDT --
Is there any wilderness left? A new article in Science magazine co-authored by The Nature Conservancy's chief scientist says not really — and that conservation's task is no longer to "preserve . . . more
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June 20, 2006 06:09 AM EDT --
Six Easy Ways to Combat Invasive Species
You can help stop the introduction and spread of invasive species. Help protect native plants and animals by following these six easy guidelines:
Verify that . . . more
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October 03, 2006 07:09 AM EDT --
A New Pact to Save Guatemala's Tropical Forests
$24 Million of Guatemala's Debt Now Slated for Conservation
The Nature Conservancy has facilitated one of the largest debt-for-nature swaps in history . . . more
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April 22, 2007 09:39 AM EDT --
Driving your car? Sure. Taking a plane trip? Of course. But choosing what to eat for dinner? Did you know that many of our daily decisions can increase or decrease our overall . . . more
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October 12, 2006 01:22 PM EDT --
Nature photo contest on Flickr - It's free, enter now!
Your digital photo could be featured on our website or in The Nature Conservancy's 2008 calendar!
The Conservancy invites you to enter your . . . more
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October 27, 2006 01:48 PM EDT --
Desert Combat: Fighting The Cactus Moth Invasion
The cactus moth (Cactoblastis) is good at what it does: Destroy prickly pear cactuses.
In fact, it's so good that the moth has been used from Australia . . . more
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