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Amazing Dog Helps Find and Save Endangered Species! [photos, video]

Jonathon D. Colman — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:04:02 GMT

Rogue, a 4-year-old Belgian sheepdog, helps The Nature Conservancy find rare plants in Oregon that provide shelter for an endangered butterfly. Check out the great video and photos! Why isn't *my* dog this smart?!
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Breaking: 320,000 Acres of Forest Protected for Wildlife and People

Jonathon D. Colman — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:48:03 GMT

In one of the most significant conservation sales in U.S. history, The Nature Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land have preserved 320,000 acres of pristine forest in western Montana that provide valuable habitat for species.

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102,387,581 Americans Don't Know How to Go Green

Jonathon D. Colman — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:53:47 GMT

According to a Harris survey, more than 90% of Americans are recycling, but over 1/3rd of the entire U.S. population hasn't changed their lifestyle because they "did not know what to do" in order to be more green.
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Top 10 Tips for the Perfect Green Wedding

Jonathon D. Colman — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:40:01 GMT

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something... green? To honor your green intentions, The Nature Conservancy has tips below to make that special day one Mother Nature can celebrate, too.
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How to Save 83% of the World's Coral Reef Species

Jonathon D. Colman — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:40:50 GMT

Coral reefs provide the world with goods and services worth US$375 billion annually, but scientists estimate that 70% of all corals reefs could be lost by 2050. Now a new initiative aims to conserve an astounding 83% of the world's coral species.
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Biofuel crops are new invasive species threat

Jonathon D. Colman — Thu, 22 May 2008 06:02:06 GMT

Damage from invasive species already costs the world more than $1.4 trillion annually. But now a new report says that biofuel crops could also become invasive species -- and that the risk needs to be evaluated before these crops are planted.
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Study: Do People Really Hate Nature Now More Than Ever?

Jonathon D. Colman — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:14:31 GMT

As people spend more time with their televisions, computers and video games, the impact is not just on their health, researchers say. Less time spent outdoors means less contact with nature and, eventually, less interest in conservation and parks.
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Snakes and frogs and lizards, OH MY! [macro pics]

Jonathon D. Colman — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:14:30 GMT

See-through frogs, snakes eating toads, and more great macro photography illustrating the deadly creatures of Bolivia's forests... and an interview with the scientist who's trying to save them.
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14 Easy Ways to Be an Everyday Environmentalist

Jonathon D. Colman — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:51:26 GMT

Remember when "environmentalist" just meant... recycling? Today there's a lot more choice! Check out these tips from scientists and leading green bloggers on how to make personal, everyday choices to help save the planet.
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Hewlett, Packard families protect 30,000 acres of land

Jonathon D. Colman — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:03:49 GMT

Silicon Valley is going green -- literally! The 44-square-mile parcel of rolling hills and oak woodlands is about the size of the city of San Francisco and will act as a wildlife corridor connecting several wilderness areas.
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