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March 12, 2014

Oppose HB4226 – The Legalization of Bobcat Hunting in Illinois

Oppose HB4226 – The Legalization of Bobcat Hunting in Illinois Petition by Jennifer Kuroda To be delivered to The Illinois State House Bobcat hunting was banned in 1972 and the species was once on … Photo by Ohio DNR. See … Continue reading →

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Published on March 12, 2014 07:03

March 11, 2014

Tell Congress – The American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS)

Founded in 1883, the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) is the first non-profit animal advocacy and educational organization in the United States dedicated to ending experimentation on animals in research, testing, and education. See on www.aavs.orgFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on March 11, 2014 22:30

Long-Term Warming Likely to Be Significant Despite Recent Slowdown

A new NASA study shows Earth’s climate likely will continue to warm during this century on track with previous estimates, despite the recent slowdown in the rate of global warming. . Garry Rogers:  Does anyone else flinch when news like … Continue reading →

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Published on March 11, 2014 21:18

March 10, 2014

Endangered whale washes ashore in Tunisia

Nine-tonne mammal died after becoming entangled in a fishing net near the tourist town of Sidi Bou Said. See on www.aljazeera.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on March 10, 2014 19:18

Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers and Thinkers

If you’ve been following this blog or my Twitter feed over the last few weeks, you’ve surely noticed a few references to A.L.E.R.T. – the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers and Thinkers…. . . Garry Rogers: Good.  We all need … Continue reading →

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Published on March 10, 2014 18:59

Five Blood-Chilling Facts About Wildlife “Services”

Here are five blood-chilling facts about this rogue agency that have come to light in recent years: •According to their own records, Wildlife Services killed 3,352,378 animals in 2012 alone. Among … . . Garry Rogers: This agency has overshot … Continue reading →

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Published on March 10, 2014 18:34

Sign the Petition to Free the Californian Orcas at SeaWorld

I am usually not political, but I have always felt strongly about this issue. A petition has arisen to end the orca shows at SeaWorld San Diego in California. What this means is that these beautifu… See on bmgreenwriter.wordpress.com Rogers:  … Continue reading →

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Published on March 10, 2014 18:21

Baby killer whale death investigation flawed, experts say (Canada)

See on Scoop.it – Garry Rogers Nature Conservation News (#EcoSciFi) March 10th, 2014 (SARAH PETRESCU). VICTORIA – An investigation into the death of a baby killer whale that absolved Royal Canadian Navy exercises around Vancouver Island of involvement was seriously… … Continue reading →

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Published on March 10, 2014 18:12

Dead whales surface at Muness (Scotland, UK)

March 10th, 2014. TWO dead whales washed up in a small voe in the south east of Unst in Shetland on Sunday.  Cause of death uncertain. See on whalesandmarinefauna.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on March 10, 2014 18:00

Discovery of a living coral reef in the coastal waters of Iraq : Scientific Reports : Nature Publishing Group

Until now, it has been well-established that coral complex in the Arabian/Persian Gulf only exist in the coastal regions of Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates and it was thought that there are no coral … Continue reading →

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Published on March 10, 2014 14:06