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June 10, 2014

Carbon Majors and Climate Justice

A mere 90 producers of coal, oil and gas, and cement – dubbed the “carbon majors” – have led to 63% of all CO2 emissions since the Industrial Revolution. Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 18:14

2 Million Animals Killed by U. S. Federal Wildlife Program in 2013

Wildlife Services, the highly secretive arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has released new data showing that the agency killed more than 2 million native animals during the last fiscal year. Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 17:37

WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE AFRICAN LION

 Please contact Dan Ashe, Director, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (dan_ashe@fws.gov) and ask that Lion trophy imports be banned. See on greatcatsoftheworld.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on June 10, 2014 16:09

Felidae (Cats)

Felidae recognize 18 genera and 36 species. With the exception of the largest cats, most are adept climbers, and many are skilled swimmers. Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 09:47

Bees can be more important than fertilizer

A lack of bees and other wild insects to pollinate crop plants can reduce harvest yields more drastically than a lack of fertilizer or a failure to provide the crops with sufficient water. Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 08:50

Save the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a global treasure, home to more than 1,500 species of fish, 411 types of hard coral, 6 of the world’s 7 species of threatened marine turtles, and more than 30 species of marine mammals. But … Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 08:41

March for democracy

It’s time for the millions of Americans who believe in true political equality to stand up and fight. Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 08:13

You’ll never look at a glass of milk the same way again. Watch now.

Workers kick, beat, and drag cows by their necks using chains attached to tractors. Watch the video, then take action! Continue reading →

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Published on June 10, 2014 07:33

June 9, 2014

New Video: Meltwater Pulse 2B

“This is really happening,” lead NASA lead polar ice researcher Tom Wagner said. “This weak underbelly of Antarctica is in fact starting to float out into the sea, and there’s not a lot to hold it back.” GR:  I recommend … Continue reading →

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Published on June 09, 2014 10:00

June 7, 2014

An Unnecessary Evil

No additional comment. See on exposingthebiggame.files.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on June 07, 2014 17:56