Article Archive for November 2008

No Recovery for Atlantic Cod Population
By solonavi
Posted in Discovery, Endangered & Extinction, Habitat on 30 November 2008
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A new study predicts for the first time that a major population of Atlantic cod, near Newfoundland, Canada, will essentially go extinct within 20 years, despite best attempts to manage it.

Amazon deforestation accelerates
By solonavi
Posted in Campaign, Habitat, Protected Sites on 29 November 2008
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The destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has accelerated for the first time in four years, Brazilian officials say.

Satellite images show 11,968 sq km of land was cleared in the year to July, nearly 4% higher than the year before.

10 Forest And Climate Change Facts
By solonavi
Posted in Campaign, General on 23 November 2008
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Destruction of forests equals global warming. The math is really that simple. But too often, this urgent fact gets ignored. That’s why I’m asking you to forward these 10 Forest And Climate Change Facts to your friends and family. Help us spread the word about Lost There, Felt Here and encourage your network to learn [...]