First Australian shorebirds on critically endangered species list
The sickle-billed Eastern curlew, and its smaller cousin, the curlew sandpiper (pictured), are the first shorebirds on the endangered species list. Photo: supplied Two iconic Australian shorebirds have...
View ArticleScience in Australia's environmental policy (Department of the Environment -...
(Source: Department of the Environment - Australian Government) Presentation to the Australian Academy of Science Dr Gordon de Brouwer Friday 12 June 2015 Science in environmental decision-making Good...
View ArticleU.S. floats conservation measures for imperiled bull trout
By Laura Zuckerman SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed on Tuesday actions needed to support imperiled bull trout, an iconic native fish that is still found in...
View ArticleResearchers in Biological Sciences Awarded "Best Paper in Herpetology"...
(Source: University of Arkansas) June 16, 2015 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists awarded four University of Arkansas researchers and their collaborators...
View ArticleHigher prices for sustainable palm oil could save endangered species...
(Source: University of East Anglia) Higher supermarket prices for eco-friendly palm oil could help save endangered species - according to University of East Anglia (UEA) research. Palm oil is used by...
View Article01 Jun 2015 Conserving Global Marine Biodiversity in a Changing World: HKU...
(Source: The University of Hong Kong) Conserving Global Marine Biodiversity in a Changing World: HKU Hosts the 'International Conference on Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation of Marine Ecosystems...
View ArticleYellow-breasted bunting songbird in danger of extinction, warns Hong Kong...
Unchecked poaching in southern China could push a songbird that was once one of the most abundant in northern Eurasia to extinction within 20 years as it falls victim to diners and traders, a Hong Kong...
View ArticlePHEASANTS FOREVER & QUAIL FOREVER INK POLARIS RANGER AS NATIONAL SPONSOR...
(Source: Polaris Industries Inc) Polaris RANGER is the Official Off-Road Vehicle of "The Habitat Organization" ST. PAUL, MN (June 1, 2015) - Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is proud to announce...
View ArticleMarine Dolphin Extinct: Smallest And Rarest Breed Could Be Gone In 15 Years
This particular breed of marine dolphin, the smallest of its kind, has now hit alarmingly low numbers. Less than 50 total specimens of the marine dolphin have been located — only 10 of which are mature...
View ArticleGreen Week 2015 tackles declining biodiversity as new data reveals birds and...
(Source: European Commission) Nearly 15% of birds in the EU are threatened with extinction, as well as 7.5% of all marine fish species in European waters, according to new reports published today by...
View ArticleStolen bulldozer demolishes home, cars in Australian town
An Australian man has been charged after he allegedly stole a bulldozer and tried to flatten a home while a family was still inside. Police in New South Wales responded to a call around 7 a.m....
View ArticleSustaining the homeland of the Sumatran tiger
Did you know that Indonesia is the world’s most mega-biodiverse country? Well, Sumatra is the jewel in our crown, recognized worldwide for its unique animals, such as the Sumatran tiger, rhinoceros,...
View ArticleGreen Week 2015 tackles declining biodiversity as new data reveals birds and...
(Source: European Commission - Directorate-General for the Environment) Nearly 15% of birds in the EU are threatened with extinction, as well as 7.5% of all marine fish species in European waters,...
View ArticleParramatta River catchment study reveals surprising biodiversity hotspots
Kayaks and canoes from the Parramatta River Catchment Group at Armory Wharf, Homebush. Photo: James Alcock The 10,000 people to thank for Sydney's improving rivers It may be counterintuitive, but the...
View ArticleBuyback cap means less certainty for Murray (ACF - Australian Conservation...
(Source: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation) The Government today introduced legislation to cap buybacks at 1,500 gigalitres. "To achieve a healthy Murray-Darling, the Basin Plan must return at...
View ArticleG7 fossil fuel announcement contains clear message for Australia (ACF -...
(Source: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation) Overnight the G7 leading industrial nations agreed to phase out the use of fossil fuels by the end of this century and limit the rise in average...
View ArticleRI to strengthen conservation efforts to save orangutan
The Environment and Forestry Ministry says it will soon carry out biodiversity conservation reinforcement efforts to counter the risk of extinction faced by the Sumatran and Kalimantan orangutan as a...
View ArticleACF statement on Phillip Toyne (ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation)
(Source: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation) Phillip Toyne was ACF's Executive Director from 1986 to 1992. "With Phillip Toyne's passing Australia has lost a man who contributed hugely to...
View ArticleNational scene: RI to improve orangutan conservation
The Environment and Forestry Ministry says it will soon carry out biodiversity conservation reinforcement efforts to counter the risk of extinction faced by the Sumatran and Kalimantan orangutan as a...
View ArticleRanger 3 Deeps cancellation should spell end for uranium mining in Kakadu...
(Source: ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation) The Australian Conservation Foundation and the Environment Centre NT welcomed . "ERA's move to abandon plans for an underground expansion at Ranger is...
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