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In odd twist, industry agrees to ban "microbeads"
Some companies are already planning to replace microbeads with natural substances such as ground-up fruit pits, oatmeal and sea salt
Some companies are already planning to replace microbeads with natural substances such as ground-up fruit pits, oatmeal and sea salt
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 19, 2014, 9:11am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 19, 2014, 9:11am
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Goats In The City? Making A Case For Detroit's Munching Mowers
Goats aren't allowed in Detroit, but billionaire Mark Spitznagel thinks they could help revitalize blighted neighborhoods. Goat raisers in other cities say the animals can be eco-friendly landscapers.
Goats aren't allowed in Detroit, but billionaire Mark Spitznagel thinks they could help revitalize blighted neighborhoods. Goat raisers in other cities say the animals can be eco-friendly landscapers.
Is Collecting Animals For Science A Noble Mission Or A Threat?
Museums are filled with dead insects, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles meticulously gathered worldwide in the name of scientific discovery. But some researchers now say scientists should think twice.
Museums are filled with dead insects, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles meticulously gathered worldwide in the name of scientific discovery. But some researchers now say scientists should think twice.
Plastics Don't Disappear, But They Do End Up In Seabirds' Bellies
When bottles and bags are cast out to sea, the debris never truly goes away — it just gets smaller. And these plastic particles, called microplastics, are ready meals for fish and birds.
When bottles and bags are cast out to sea, the debris never truly goes away — it just gets smaller. And these plastic particles, called microplastics, are ready meals for fish and birds.
Rooftop beekeepers
Non-profit organization aims to raise awareness for sustainable living in Tokyo's urban setting via honeybee farming and honey harvesting
Non-profit organization aims to raise awareness for sustainable living in Tokyo's urban setting via honeybee farming and honey harvesting
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014, 3:22pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014, 3:22pm
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Beloved African Elephant Killed for Ivory—"Monumental" Loss
The giant-tusked Satao, one of Kenya's most adored elephants, has been killed for his ivory—a "monumental" loss, experts say.
The giant-tusked Satao, one of Kenya's most adored elephants, has been killed for his ivory—a "monumental" loss, experts say.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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'Weedy thing' thrives as Pole warms
Rising temperatures in Antarctica are helping a meek little moss species thrive at the expense of other marine creatures.
Rising temperatures in Antarctica are helping a meek little moss species thrive at the expense of other marine creatures.
Ecology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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Passenger pigeon extinction: it's complicated
A newly published study reveals that the extinction of the passenger pigeon likely was due to the combined effects of their natural dramatic population fluctuations and human over-exploitation.
A newly published study reveals that the extinction of the passenger pigeon likely was due to the combined effects of their natural dramatic population fluctuations and human over-exploitation.
Ecology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 17, 2014, 8:01am
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U.S. Invites Public to Submit Nominations for Marine Sanctuaries
Obama administration hopes to protect more pristine ocean habitat by opening up nominations for new marine sanctuaries.
Obama administration hopes to protect more pristine ocean habitat by opening up nominations for new marine sanctuaries.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Oil drillers promise to withdraw from Africa's Eden
A British oil firm has abandoned plans to drill for oil in Virunga national park, which is home to thousands of people and a treasure trove of biodiversity
A British oil firm has abandoned plans to drill for oil in Virunga national park, which is home to thousands of people and a treasure trove of biodiversity
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Butterflies near salted roads grow larger eyes and muscles
The salt on icy roads ends up in local butterflies - those that survive the extra sodium may get a boost to their vision and flying abilities
The salt on icy roads ends up in local butterflies - those that survive the extra sodium may get a boost to their vision and flying abilities
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Food or family? Florida reptiles battle over eggs
This invasive Argentine black and white tegu is a beauty, but it's been caught in the act of pilfering the eggs of a native American alligator
This invasive Argentine black and white tegu is a beauty, but it's been caught in the act of pilfering the eggs of a native American alligator
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014, 8:35am
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Buzz surrounds citizen bee survey
Scientists hope UK-wide bee survey creates a buzz
Scientists hope UK-wide bee survey creates a buzz
Ecology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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Hatcheries May Be Wrecking Fishes’ Sense of Direction
Salmon and ocean-going trout are famous for their ability to return to the streams of their birth after years at sea. Growing evidence suggests the fish use the earth's magnetic field to find their way home. That could be a problem for fish raised in hatcheries, according to a new study. It finds that common construction materials like iron and steel can throw off the fishes' navigation.
Salmon and ocean-going trout are famous for their ability to return to the streams of their birth after years at sea. Growing evidence suggests the fish use the earth's magnetic field to find their way home. That could be a problem for fish raised in hatcheries, according to a new study. It finds that common construction materials like iron and steel can throw off the fishes' navigation.
Last Stand for U.S. Ocelots?
Only 50 ocelots remain in the United States. Recovery measures are under way in Texas. But they may be too little too late.
Only 50 ocelots remain in the United States. Recovery measures are under way in Texas. But they may be too little too late.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 03, 2014, 8:15am
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Row over World Cup mascot animal
Conservationists challenge football's governing body Fifa to do more to protect the armadillo that inspired this summer's World Cup mascot.
Conservationists challenge football's governing body Fifa to do more to protect the armadillo that inspired this summer's World Cup mascot.
Madagascar Could Be on the Brink of Invasion by Asian Toad
Researchers worry that the Asian toad could bring death and disease to the island's native animals.
Researchers worry that the Asian toad could bring death and disease to the island's native animals.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Hybrid Trout Threaten Montana's Native Cutthroats
Climate change in the West is luring rainbow trout to higher elevations, where the fish are mating with native cutthroats, genetic evidence shows. Biologists and anglers worry cutthroats could vanish.
Climate change in the West is luring rainbow trout to higher elevations, where the fish are mating with native cutthroats, genetic evidence shows. Biologists and anglers worry cutthroats could vanish.
Saving Darwin's finches from blood-sucking parasites
Sam Wong meets some of the scientists battling to protect the flag-bearers of evolutionary theory from an alien invader Continue reading...
Sam Wong meets some of the scientists battling to protect the flag-bearers of evolutionary theory from an alien invader Continue reading...
Ecology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Amazon rainforest conservation gets $215 million boost
Innovative public-private bridge fund will provide long-term support for one of the world's most vital ecosystems
Innovative public-private bridge fund will provide long-term support for one of the world's most vital ecosystems
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:02am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 8:02am
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Why Those Tiny Microbeads In Soap May Pose Problem For Great Lakes
The plastic beads in some face soaps look a lot like fish food when they end up in the water. Two states are close to banning the beads, which researchers say can spread toxins through the food chain.
The plastic beads in some face soaps look a lot like fish food when they end up in the water. Two states are close to banning the beads, which researchers say can spread toxins through the food chain.
US bees die a bit less but still need feeding up
Last winter was a little kinder than usual to America's honeybees, but they are still in decline. However new research suggests that giving them more food could help
Last winter was a little kinder than usual to America's honeybees, but they are still in decline. However new research suggests that giving them more food could help
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 8:07am
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Honeybee Deaths Are Down, But the Beepocalypse Continues
A new survey found that nearly a quarter of honeybee colonies died over the winter—and that's an improvement over last year.
A new survey found that nearly a quarter of honeybee colonies died over the winter—and that's an improvement over last year.
Ecology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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How wildlife crime links us all to conflicts in Africa
The funding of Boko Haram's atrocities by the illegal ivory trade show that poaching is not just a problem for conservationists, but for all of us
The funding of Boko Haram's atrocities by the illegal ivory trade show that poaching is not just a problem for conservationists, but for all of us
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Massive fish kill in New Jersey inlet
Tens of thousands of dead Bunker Fish are seen in the marina, inlet and Shark River of Belmar, New Jersey. The Department of Environmental Protection is investigating possible causes involving only Mehaden fish, also known as bunker fish. It is believed that heavy rains followed by warm weather caused an algae bloom depleting the water of oxygen.
Tens of thousands of dead Bunker Fish are seen in the marina, inlet and Shark River of Belmar, New Jersey. The Department of Environmental Protection is investigating possible causes involving only Mehaden fish, also known as bunker fish. It is believed that heavy rains followed by warm weather caused an algae bloom depleting the water of oxygen.
Former Commando Turns Conservationist To Save Elephants Of Dzanga Bai
Nir Kalron was once an Israeli commando, then private security consultant to African leaders, and a dealer of legal arms. Today he's working with African locals to hunt ivory poachers via satellite.
Nir Kalron was once an Israeli commando, then private security consultant to African leaders, and a dealer of legal arms. Today he's working with African locals to hunt ivory poachers via satellite.
New Frog Species Found In Troubled Indian Habitat
Scientists have discovered 14 new species of so-called dancing frogs in the jungle mountains of southern India — just in time, they fear, to watch them fade away. MoreBirds Are Getting Lost Because of Our Gadgets, Claims StudyWatch a Tiny Hamster Eat a Tiny Slice of PizzaU.S. Experts Arrive in Nigeria to…
Scientists have discovered 14 new species of so-called dancing frogs in the jungle mountains of southern India — just in time, they fear, to watch them fade away. MoreBirds Are Getting Lost Because of Our Gadgets, Claims StudyWatch a Tiny Hamster Eat a Tiny Slice of PizzaU.S. Experts Arrive in Nigeria to…
Ecology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2014, 7:35am
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Deadly strandings of sea lion pups explained
A lack of food may have been behind the stranding of hundreds of sea lion pups last year, and it looks like this year's brood might have a similar fate
A lack of food may have been behind the stranding of hundreds of sea lion pups last year, and it looks like this year's brood might have a similar fate
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, May 09, 2014, 7:35am
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Scientists Help Galapagos Finches Get Rid Of A Nasty Nest Pest
Cotton balls laced with insecticide just might be the answer to a parasitic fly that has been killing off young finches in the Ecuadorean islands since 1997.
Cotton balls laced with insecticide just might be the answer to a parasitic fly that has been killing off young finches in the Ecuadorean islands since 1997.
Drones Banned From 2 U.S. National Parks
Yosemite National Park and Zion National Park say visitors who fly unmanned aircraft could receive a 6-month jail sentence or $5,000 fine
Yosemite National Park and Zion National Park say visitors who fly unmanned aircraft could receive a 6-month jail sentence or $5,000 fine
Ecology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:46am
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