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Tag: Ecosystems

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Thai prime minister announces end to ivory trade

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over the weekend pledged to end ivory trade in Thailand, seizing a key opportunity to stem global wildlife trafficking. Her statement came after the call of nearly 1.5 million... Read More
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over the weekend pledged to end ivory trade in Thailand, seizing a key opportunity...
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A good day for people and polar bears in Arviat

For several years, the 3,000 people of Arviat have been concerned about the increasing number of polar bears lingering in or near the community, putting families and property at risk. Some good news -... Read More
For several years, the 3,000 people of Arviat have been concerned about the increasing number of polar bears lingering...
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Despite successes, Congo Basin forests being ‘emptied’ of their elephants

Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential that Thailand closes this legal loophole. Join us in asking Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra... Read More
Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential...
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The perfect school project – spring shoreline cleanups

The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a joint direct action conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with an expanded spring shoreline cleanup program. Registration is now open... Read More
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a joint direct action conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF, celebrates its...
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Rhino poaching toll reaches new high

Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across the country in 2012, an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the 448 rhinos... Read More
Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across...
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Captain Canada takes a stand for the Great Bear

“Here in Canada, I think we have a responsibility to do all we can to protect these amazing places. Persistence does pay off.” –Scott Niedermayer, “Captain Canada” and Canadian for the Great Bea Read More
“Here in Canada, I think we have a responsibility to do all we can to protect these amazing places....
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