Environment
Mountain gorilla population grows
There are now 880 critically endangered mountain gorillas in the world.
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WWF pushes CITES toward bold action to protect threatened species
Africa elephants are being poached at record rates for their ivory tusks.
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Strengthen fisheries enforcement to stop pirate fishing, end overfishing crisis – Greenpeace
The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior recorded illegal fishing activities by two Sri Lankan tuna and shark boats in the Maldives Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the adjacent high seas on Friday before arriving in Colombo over the weekend to end a two-month expedition in the Indian Ocean.
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WWF supports IEA conclusion: two thirds of fossil fuel reserves must be left underground
Two thirds of all proven fossil fuel reserves must stay in the ground if the world is serious about avoiding dangerous climate change, according to the International Energy Agency in its World Energy Outlook 2012 report released on Monday.
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Decision makers must follow scientific advice and not increase bluefin tuna quotas
Northern bluefin tuna, Spain
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Environment MEPs discuss future of EU emissions trading
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard relayed a new Commission proposal to "stop the clock" on enforcing international aspects of aviation in EU emissions trading. The proposed suspension of obligations was to recognise recent progress at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and look towards a global deal to be reached by autumn 2013.
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Burma Quake Kills About 12, Collapses Bridge
Burmese officials and aid workers say a strong earthquake has killed about a dozen people and injured many others in central Burma.
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Troubled times for endangered Yangtze finless porpoise
Finless Porpoises lack a dorsal fin.
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State Tax Proposal Would Slam the Brakes on Solar Energy, Jobs in Hawai'i
Solar panel installation in Hawaiʻi. The solar industry is one of Hawaiʻi's strongest growth sectors
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Major rhino horn trader sentenced to 40 years behind bars
This year 528 rhinos have been killed for their horns in South Africa.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020