What do you do when illegal loggers are getting away with deforestation? Fit the trees with tracking devices of course. This …
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Earth Day 2012: How the World Celebrates
Some say environmentalism and “going green” are little more than fleeting trends. Others even argue that so-called “eco-fads” are actually exacerbating environmental problems rather than alleviating them. But whether you’re an …
Hundreds of New Species Discovered, Including ‘Elvis’ Monkey
Conservationists have discovered a big batch of new — and interesting-sounding — creatures in Southeast Asia, including a psychedelic gecko and a monkey with something resembling Elvis’ hairstyle.
Brazil ‘s Amazon Deforestation Prompts ‘Crisis Cabinet’
Not even Brazil’s environmental minister can explain the cause of a sudden and unexpected surge in deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon. All Izabella Teixeira could say was that the 27% spike between August 2010 and this year …