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It is difficult to imagine sharks eating birds that do not associate with water, but they do. Not all sharks do; tiger sharks are one example.
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Sharks Eat Land Birds?!
How Empathically the Animal Kingdom Works
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Scientists recently conducted research on rats to see whether animals other than apes can perform selflessly. It is long observed that we inherit our empathy from our closely related apes and ape-like ancestors. Non-ape animals were not tested at first because the scientists did not want to be mocked as anthropomorphic according to the psychologist Jeffery Mogil of the McGill University. However, the recent research shows that rats inherit the empathy personality and other mammals will likely have the same character.
The Newest Oil Spill: Small Leaks in Russia Lead to Ecological Failure
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We’ve all been reminded of the disastrous effects that the oil industry can have on our planet. Not only does it massively contribute to climate change, but spills and leaks can also cause ecological failures, further leading to the demise of our planet. The BP/Exxon-Valdez spill has been counted as one of the worst oil spills to date – but an investigation into Russia’s tundra might make you think otherwise.
Also posted in Community, Conservation, Ecology, Energy, Politics Tagged ecological failure, oil leak, oil spill, Russian Oil Spill 0
Papua New Guinea Shows Us Why Small Can Be Beautiful
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Balancing the employment needs of fishing communities with conservation concerns is a tricky task for many reasons—but the experience of a provincial initiative in Papua New Guinea offers valuable clues for success.
Also posted in Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology 0
Study May End 30-Year Moratorium on Uranium Development
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Nuclear energy is touted as a green alternative to coal-fired power plants, as nuclear power plants release considerably lower emissions. The argument does not usually go much further than this. Soon, however, the state of Virginia will dig much deeper into this issue, and the health of its waterways depends on it.
Also posted in Climate, Community, Conservation, Ecology, Politics Tagged nuclear power plant, uranium development 0
Manta Ray: The New Red List of Threatened Species
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Seeing the manta rays have always been a popular tourist attraction. People have described a feeling of marvel and wonder when diving with the rays, and awe at the majesty of the enormity of their size. Yet, as time comes and goes by, this may not be possible. Soon, the manta rays will only be viewed through pictures and videos.
Also posted in Animal Welfare, Biodiversity, Community, Conservation, Ecology, Nature Tagged endangered species, mantra ray 0
Flagship Species: Thinking Past the Cute and Cuddly
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When you think of species that are suffering due to human-caused environmental harm, what first comes to mind? It’s likely that you think of a polar bear, or maybe a panda. Maybe even a sea turtle or clownfish (Finding Nemo, anyone?). These are called flagship species – the environmental “spokes-species” for the rest of the fauna at risk. But rest assured, there’s advantages and disadvantages to pushing certain animals into the media spotlight.
Also posted in Animal Welfare, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Nature Tagged endangered animals, endangered species, flagship species, polar bears 0
Koch Industries Makes Global Warming Go Away
More on Those Crazy Kochs
From ClimateProgress: The 1% Have a Stranglehold on Politics: New Al Jazeera Documentary Sheds Light on the Koch Brothers (watch the video)
From ALECexposed: ALEC Exposed: The Koch Connection
And this one’s just funny–From ClimateProgress: Irony Can Be So Ironic: Anti-Science, Anti-EPA (“Koch darling”) Jim DeMint Says Inhaler Ban Will “Hurt Quality of Life”
Also posted in Climate, Green Cartoons, Politics Tagged climate change, climate skeptic, global warming, Koch industries, Mean Joe Green, science, Tea Party 0
Interview with Non-GMO Expert, Jeffrey Smith
This Saturday and Sunday the Green Festival is coming to Los Angeles for the first time ever. As the largest sustainability event in the world, there will be no shortage of informative booths, how-to-workshops, cutting-edge film screenings, green shopping opportunities, and exciting speakers. Speakers in the past have included major change makers in the eco-world and this event will be no different, with guests such as Amy Goodman from Democracy Now!, John Perkins (author of Confessions of an Economic Hitman), Mark Hertsgaard (author of Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth), and a full lineup of other inspirational speakers making an appearance.
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Don’t State the Facts, Tell An Environmental Story
We’re all living life on the edge. Climate change has made it so that our weather patterns our becoming more and more unpredictable. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme events are more common than ever. They hold the power to destroy homes, families, and your way of living in a matter of seconds. They are able to take everything you like and turn it into a pile of rubble without any thought. With all of this on the line, don’t you want to stop it? Don’t you want to do whatever you can to ensure that your livelihood is safe and secure?
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