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Dim the lights for Earth Hour conservation group urges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Wildlife Fund is hoping you'll turn out the lights for an hour this weekend in a show of support for the environment. Millions are expected to turn off lights and appliances for an hour at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. This...Tags: National Aquarium Baltimore, Washington, DC, United Nations
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Culinary features on Anna Maria Island Mainsail Beach Inn on Florida’s Anna Maria Island has partnered with the Beach Bistro to offer a number of culinary luxuries to...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Fine Artists, Fishing, Clubs and Associations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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China says its legal ivory trade not to blame for poaching
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's small traditional trade in carving uses ivory acquired through legal auctions and in no way encourages or worsens the problem of elephant poaching in Africa, a senior Chinese official said on Tuesday. Demand for ivory as an...Tags: Wildlife, China, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Thailand
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Suspected rebels kill 26 elephants in Central African Republic: WWF
ReutersDAKAR (Reuters) - Gunmen believed to be part of the rebel force that seized power in Central African Republic in March have killed at least 26 elephants in a raid on an internationally-protected wildlife park, campaigners said on Friday. The slaughter...Tags: Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Africa, Conservation, Francois Bozize
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UK lawmakers call for Heathrow airport expansion
Reuters* Committee argues for more runways at London's Heathrow * Environmental, transport costs "too high" for estuary hub By William James LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - Britain should expand London's Heathrow airport by building a third or even fourth runway,...Tags: Boris Johnson, Lobbying, United Kingdom, Politics, National Government
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Alarm among activists after Malaysia kills nearly 100,000 monkeys
Tourists adore them. Homeowners bemoan them. And the Malaysian government has killed them –- by the tens of thousands. They are macaca fascicularis, mischievous monkeys with unusually long tails that give them their common name: long-tailed...
Tags: Wildlife, Bananas, Environmental Issues, Politics, Activism
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Five for your planner: Sunday, May 5
1. Food, music and prizes Bonanza Extravaganza will be Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, at Hagerstown Speedway, 15112 National Pike, west of Hagerstown. Food, prizes and entertainment. 2 p.m. Friday, parking gates open, event opens at 5 p.m.; 8 a....
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The Goldman Sachs banker turned Nature Conservancy chief
Mark Tercek had some horribly awkward moments after he left Goldman Sachs to run a U.S. environmental charity, the Nature Conservancy. At one of his first big staff meetings, he committed a total eco no-no by drinking from a plastic water bottle. When...
Tags: Coca-Cola Co., Nature Conservancy, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Greenpeace
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Elephant poaching on rise in chaos-hit C.African Republic
ReutersBy Bate Felix DAKAR, April 26 (Reuters) - Elephant poachers are taking advantage of the chaos in Central African Republic to hunt down the animals in protected wildlife areas and openly sell their meat in village markets, campaigners said on Friday. The...Tags: Wildlife Conservation Society, Wildlife, Africa, Environmental Issues, Conservation
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Award recognizes landowners who exemplify outstanding stewardship
PIERRE - Sand County Foundation, the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition are proud to announce The Guptill Ranch as the recipient of the 2013 Leopold Conservation Award, which honors South Dakota landowner...Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Agriculture, Nature Conservancy, Natural Resources, Religion and Belief
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U.N. urges crackdown on Asia-fuelled poaching boom
ReutersVIENNA, April 23 (Reuters) - Growing Asian demand for ivory and rhino horn as gifts and hangover cures - not for traditional medicine - is fuelling a poaching boom, international officials said on Tuesday, demanding stiffer penalties for traffickers....Tags: Wildlife, Musical Instruments, Health and Personal Care, Medicines, Crime, Law and Justice
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Events set to mark bird day anniversary
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society has teamed with other organizations to put together a special series of local events in May to mark the 21st anniversary of International Migratory Bird Day. All but one of the local events will be free, and anyone...Tags: Wildlife, Mother's Day, Zoology
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