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Indonesia Using $1 Billion in Forest Protection Funds to Cut Down Forests?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Indonesia Using $1 Billion in Forest Protection Funds to Cut Down Forests?

Peat forest leveled for palm oil in Riau, Indonesia. Photo: Wakx , Flickr, CC It was a trailblazing ‘showcase’ deal in global climate negotiations: Norway agreed to send $1 billion to Indonesia (most of it coming from Norway) if the nation would put a moratorium on logging its natural forests and peat lands, and replant degraded areas. The deal would reduce carbon emissions by millions of tons, and prevent widespread habitat loss. Indonesia accepted, and t… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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‘Extinct’ Spider Rediscovered in England

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on ‘Extinct’ Spider Rediscovered in England

A search conducted by arachnid enthusiasts led to the rediscovery of Clubiona rosserae . Photo credit: woodleywonderworks / Creative Commons Originally discovered in the 1950s, the Rosser’s sac spider was elusive—evading even a photograph—until 10 years ago when sightings stopped completely. With its wetland habitat shrinking, researchers and enthusiasts feared that the spider may have gone extinct . Now, a new sighting of the spide… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Post Carbon Reader: Track to The Future

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on The Post Carbon Reader: Track to The Future

Image: The Post Carbon Institute The Post Carbon Institute see their task as “leading the transition to a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world.” And one of their current projects is the upcoming publication of a 540 page book, The Post Carbon Reader. Containing essays on renewable energy and urban agriculture to social justice and community resilience from a who’s-who of provocative thinkers, the book is available for pre-ordering with a 20% discount. Or as a free, part download…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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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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Unruly Endangered Species Make Portrait Time Difficult (Video)

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Unruly Endangered Species Make Portrait Time Difficult (Video)

With the holiday season upon us once again, it may be time to start thinking about taking this year’s family portrait — which, if you have small children, can be quite a challenge. But, if you thought screaming babies or rowdy toddlers made snapping just one decent photo a herculean task, just wait until you see what unruly models some endangered species can be in front of the camera…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Is A Green Parking Garage Like A Kosher Ham?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Is A Green Parking Garage Like A Kosher Ham?

Images Credit John Picken Blair Kamin, architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune , wonders if a green parking garage is really an oxymoron, like “kosher ham, a peacekeeping missile, or the World Series-winning Cubs.” He looks at the HOK designed Greenway Garage in Chicago and doesn’t think much of the idea, suggesting that it removes the guil… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Tigers Could Be Extinct in 12 Years

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Tigers Could Be Extinct in 12 Years

Photo: Steve Evans , Wikimedia, CC As if Mondays weren’t depressing enough, there’s this bit of news to start off your day: Tigers could be entirely extinct in the wild just over a decade. There are only 3,200 tigers left, outside of captivity. At least 1,000 were killed over the last decade by poaching alone. Many more are threatened by habitat loss caused by human development. If this trajectory continues, one of the most recognizable and universally-beloved species on the plane… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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African Pelicans End Up in Siberia. Thanks, Global Warming.

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on African Pelicans End Up in Siberia. Thanks, Global Warming.

Photo: Rainbirder under a Creative Commons license Russia’s been having a record breaking autumn weather-wise, with temperatures in Altai, in southwestern Siberia, remaining as high as 41° Fahrenheit. And it looks like the balmy weather has attracted some new residents: on Tuesday, a flock of seven African pink pelicans landed in the village of Suslovo, reported Reuters . The birds, which had spend the summer in Kazakhstan, should have been flying south to winter in … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Explore the World Through the Eyes of Discovery

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on Explore the World Through the Eyes of Discovery

Photo credit: [Satbir] / Creative Commons Travel, when done responsibly and with purpose, provides an unparalleled opportunity for learning and discovery. Student travelers have the opportunity to become explorers, scientists, and adventurers. But, for most, setting off on such an endeavor is a daunting idea. Indeed, students need a guide that can guarantee a worthwhile experience…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Week in Animal News: Doomed Mouse, Cat Bitch-slaps Alligator, and More (Slideshow)

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on The Week in Animal News: Doomed Mouse, Cat Bitch-slaps Alligator, and More (Slideshow)

Photo: Wild Wonders of Europe A black-winged kite bird closes in on its prey — a terrified mouse — in a field in Spain. This is just one of the dangers hitting the animal world this week: We also have a brave house cat that takes on an alligator, threats of extinction from natural causes, and a loud ocean that’s forcing whales to shout.

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