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Amazon River Dolphins Being Slaughtered for Bait
By djkimmel on Jul 17, 2010 | In Threatened Species, Species related | 1 feedback »
From Aol Science News:
Bradley Brooks, AP
RIO DE JANEIRO (July 11) -- The bright pink color gives them a striking appearance in the muddy jungle waters. That Amazon river dolphins are also gentle and curious makes them easy targets for nets and harpoons as they swim fearlessly up to fishing boats.
Now, their carcasses are showing up in record numbers on riverbanks, their flesh torn away for fishing bait, causing researchers to warn of a growing threat to a species that has already disappeared in other parts of the world.
Read complete article on Aol News (Science): Pink Amazon River Dolphins Being Slaughtered for Bait
Live Asian Carp Found Past Barrier in Lake Calumet Illinois
By djkimmel on Jun 24, 2010 | In Legislation, Environment, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Invasive Species, US Federal Government, Endangered Species | Send feedback »
As reported in the Detroit News 6:12PM June 23, 2010:
Asian carp pass barrier toward Great Lakes
Nathan Hurst / Detroit News Washington Bureau
Washington -- A bighead carp has been found in Illinois' Lake Calumet, about six miles north of an electric barrier set up to stop the invasive fish from entering the Great Lakes.
Officials in Illinois are expected to announce the find late today, and have notified some members of Congress who reacted to the find.
Read entire story from The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100623/METRO/6230424/Asian-carp-pass-barrier-toward-Great-Lakes#ixzz0rn6QDYME
Commission proposes limited commercial whale hunts
By djkimmel on May 2, 2010 | In Conservation, Closures, Planning, Threatened Species | Send feedback »
From Aol News:
By MARI YAMAGUCHI, AP
TOKYO -Japan cautiously welcomed an International Whaling Commission proposal that would effectively allow commercial whaling for the first time in 25 years — though under strict quotas that the commission argues will reduce the global catch.
Despite a 1986 moratorium on whaling, Japan, Norway and Iceland catch whales for various IWC-sanctioned purposes, including scientific research — which opponents such as Australia and conservation activists say are a cover for commercial whaling.
Earth Day: No more burning rivers, but new threats
By djkimmel on Apr 30, 2010 | In Conservation, Environment, Cleanup, US Federal Government | Send feedback »
From Aol News
By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP
WASHINGTON -Pollution before the first Earth Day was not only visible, it was in your face: Cleveland's Cuyahoga River caught fire. An oil spill fouled 30 miles of Southern California beaches. And thick smog choked many cities' skies.
Not anymore.
On Thursday, 40 years after that first Earth Day in 1970, smog levels nationwide have dropped by about a quarter, and lead levels in the air are down more than 90 percent. Formerly fetid lakes and burning rivers are now open to swimmers.
The challenges to the planet today are largely invisible — and therefore tougher to tackle. Read complete article on Aol News
Chicago Suburb Approves Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm
By djkimmel on Apr 17, 2010 | In Conservation, Legislation, Environment | Send feedback »
From HousingWatch.com:
By Megan Mollman Apr 15th 2010 @ 8:00AM
The Chicago area, already known for its green roofs and other eco-initiatives, may have made history earlier this week. In the northern lake suburb of Evanston, the City Council unanimously voted to move forward on a proposal to place 40 wind turbines on Lake Michigan, reports FOX News Chicago, putting the region in the running to have the first offshore wind farm in the United States.
Supporters say that the wind farm would generate enough sustainable energy to power 40,000 homes (more than the number of homes in Evanston today). Eventually the town could reap more benefits by selling power to neighboring communities on Chicago's North Shore. Complete story on HousingWatch.com
Michigan's New Recreation Passport Will Benefit State Parks & Park Visitors
By djkimmel on Apr 9, 2010 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
Recreation Passport Will Also Benefit State Forests, Campgrounds, Non-Motorized Trails and Local Parks
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on Wednesday signed into law the "Recreation Passport" legislation, which creates a new funding source for Michigan's state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized trails and pathways and local parks.
The new law takes effect Oct. 1, 2010, meaning citizens who want to visit state parks this year will still need a 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit.
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Flat-headed cat, the world's least known feline, is now endangered
By djkimmel on Mar 28, 2010 | In Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species related | Send feedback »
From Mother Nature Network:
This strange but adorable feline, with webbed feet and a streamlined head, is threatened by encroaching biofuel plantations in its native habitat.
By Bryan Nelson
If you believe the myth that all cats hate getting wet, then you've yet to meet the flat-headed cat. With webbed feet and a streamlined head perfectly adapted for speed in the water, these strange felines not only like the water, they practically live in it. They are also recognized as the world's least known feline. Read complete story on Mother Nature Network
UN: Dirty Water Kills More People Than Wars
By djkimmel on Mar 23, 2010 | In Environment, Cleanup | Send feedback »
From Aol News
Michelle Ruiz
Contributor
(March 22) -- Polluted water is killing more people each year than all forms of violence, including war, according to a United Nations report released today, World Water Day.
The report, titled "Sick Water," said that 3.7 percent of all deaths are linked to diseases that stem from 2 billion tons of contaminated water discharged daily across the world, including fertilizer runoff, sewage and industrial waste. Read complete article on Aol News