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Michigan’s Last Wild Wolverine a Victim of Budget Cuts?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Taken June 2009. Courtesy Jeff Ford . Michigan lost its last wild wolverine in March. State wildlife officials later said the animal, a female about nine years old, would be mounted and put on display at a state park. But that was months ago. What happened to plans for the display? It turns out the animal may never be seen again, because there’s not enough money in the state budget to pay for it. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Green Eyes On: A Conversation with Coral Brown

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image courtesy of Sara Snow In early November three amazing Yoga teachers will gather alongside the Sea of Cortez to host a yoga retreat called Pranic Oasis at the Racho Buena Vista resort in Cabo San Lucas. One of these is Prana Flow instructor, Coral Brown. Last week I spoke by phone with Coral to learn about her beginnings and what inspires her today. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Sigourney Weaver Deconstructs Disasterous Belo Monte Dam in ‘Defending the Rivers of the Amazon’ (Video)

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Image via Ecorazzi Brazil has received a whole lot of negativity regarding the Belo Monte dam. The $17 billion complex would divert nearly all of the flow of the Xingu River, a massive river known for its biodiversity, to generate hydroelectric power. A new video narrated by Sigourney Weaver illustrates through a 3D tour using Google Earth video the catastrophic social a… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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50,000 Minks Loose In Greece After Fur Farm Raid

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Photo via qmnonic Nothing like a flood of minks loose in a country’s already fragile ecosystem to put environmentalists in a tough spot. Two fur farms in northern Greece were raided, the results of which saw 50,000 minks running for the hills. Fortunately for everyone (except the minks) the problem could solve itself in a short time. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Slimehead Anyone? 10 Fish Fished More After a Name Change (Slideshow)

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photo via FreeCat @ Flickr Sometimes a name change can be a good thing (just ask Walter Willison, Jennifer Anastassakis, or Caryn Johnson, who you know as Bruce Willis, Jennifer Aniston , and Whoopi Goldberg). But for these fish, a new name meant new popularity — and an increased danger of being overfished. Would slimeheads, mudbugs, hogs, and whore’s eggs stayed peacefully abundant under the water if they hadn’t had their identities stolen? Click on to see other weirdly-nam… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The 20’s Plenty for Us Campaign (Video)

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Roads in Residential Areas Should be Safe for All In residential areas, lowering the speed limit for cars not only reduces the number of accidents, injuries and deaths, but it also revitalises the neighborhood by encouraging more people to walk and bike. When people feel safe on the streets, they use greener forms of transportation more often. That’s the main argument of the 20’s Plenty for Us campaign in the UK, and looking at the results in areas where the 20 MPH speed limit was implemented, it looks like they a… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Millions of Dead Fish Poison Bolivian Drinking Water

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image credit: psyberartist /Flickr In the northern hemisphere, the winter of 2010 was notable for its unpredictability and extreme conditions. From East Coast blizzards to a devastating cold snap in Florida , cities struggled to to keep pace and entire ecosystems hovered on the bring of collapse. Now, as winter wears on in the Southern Hemisphere, Bolivia is reeling from uncharacteristically cold weat… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Finance Site Lists Most Expensive Invasive Species

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Credit: Mike Baird Asian carp aren’t the only invasive species causing trouble in the United States. While the monster fish captures headlines as it inches toward the Great Lakes, other species have already colonized other parts of the country, and are costing plenty of money to control. A finance website has totaled up the toll, listing “10 Invasive Species That Cost the U.S. a Bundle.” See if you agree, disagree, or are just surprised by some of the choices. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Fascinating Life and Times of the Humble Pigeon

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photo via fabriziogiordano23 If you´re a city dweller, chances are you see them everyday – strolling down the sidewalk with their friends, having lunch at a local cafe, or just hanging out in the park. But for as much as we share with our urban lifestyles , few animals are as misunderstood or as maligned as the humble pigeon . They are such a part of life around the world that it´s not so strange to… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Canada’s Lost Salmon Return in Droves

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image credit: Hemera/Thinkstock Every year, sockeye salmon return to the rivers of western Canada to make their arduous upstream journey to calmer spawning grounds. It is a seasonal touchstone that signifies the approaching end of summer, one that has been observed for centuries. The only problem is that some years, like in 2009, the salmon don’t return…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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