Earth Island Journal
WTO Rules US Dolphin Safe Tuna Label ‘Unfair’ to Mexico
Decision a big blow to dolphin protection, say environmentalists.»
Voices That Matter 
Recent Policies May Undermine Brazil’s Green Progress, Scientists Say
Dams and deforestation tarnish the country's hard-earned reputation as an environmental leader.»
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Blue Living Ideas
66-foot Dock from Japan Tsunami Washes Up in Oregon |
Debris ends journey of thousands of miles.» | |
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Flame Retardant Triggers Health Risks at Low Doses, Study Says |
Does a common household material cause obesity?» | |
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The Vital Chain: Connecting The Ecosystems of Land and Sea |
Scientists find that surf and turf are linked in surprising ways.» | |
Earth Island Journal
In the Amazon, World’s 'Most Threatened Tribe' Faces Extinction
Illegal logging and development is destroying homeland habitat of the nomadic Awa.»
Australia Lists Koala as Threatened Species for First Time
Eucalyptus trees it depends on are falling to development.»
A Kenyan Woman Stands Up Against Massive Dam Project
Ikal Angelei believes a major dam threatens the water supply and way of life of tens of thousands of indigenous people.»
Destructive Emerald Ash Borer Edges Closer to New England Forests
Did bug hunters catch the borer in time?»
News That Matters
New York Times
The Ecology of Disease
Scientists find that our disruptions of nature can make us sick.»
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New York Times
A Sizzling Start to the Year |
It’s official, although not necessarily a surprise. The average temperature across the contiguous United States for the first six months of this year has been the warmest on record.» | |
Weather May Bring Some Relief from Raging Colorado Wildfires |
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Massive and destructive fire shows signs of slowing.» | |
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BBC
Australia to Create World's Largest Marine Reserve |
A third of Australia's waters will be at least partially protected.» | |
Guardian
Japan's Appetite for Whale Meat Wanes
Three-quarters of the meat from whales caught last summer was unsold.»
Rio+20 Sustainable Development Summit Opens in Brazil
Delegates spar over an agreement as the world watches.»
Christian Science Monitor
Beneath Arctic Ice, Scientists Find an Ecosystem Never Imagined
Discovery could explain where Arctic marine life gets its food.»
Discovery News
Buffalo Could Become National Mammal
Warm-blooded creature stirs hearts in Congress.»
EPA: Mining Project Could Devastate Alaska Rivers
Copper and gold mine near Bristol Bay gets new critics.»
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