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5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Galapagos: An Introduction

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on 5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Galapagos: An Introduction

Photo credit: Wikipedia /Creative Commons 24 of the top teachers in the U.S. have been chosen to go to the Galapagos Islands, with the Toyota International Teacher Program . The program is designed to engage a variety of conservation and education issues that the teachers can then give back to their students and communities. I’m traveling along with them to report on the trip’s experiences and lessons. The Galapagos Islands are a fantastically interesting place…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Week in Pictures: Galapagos Islands No Longer Endangered? ‘Static Kill’ of BP’s Oil Well, and More (Slideshow)

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico reached an important milestone this Tuesday afternoon when BP started their ‘static kill’ procedure to seal the oil well, and the good news is, that it seems to be working — so far. In other green news, the Galapagos Islands has been taken off the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger — but could it be too soon? The above average temps in July 2010 Temps will be normal for July 2050; an Oregon wind farm offered $5000 for neighbors not to complain about noise, and China reveals a ‘3D Fast Bus’ that straddles the road so cars can drive under — cool! Find … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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