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"American Chestnut's Revival May Combat Climate Change" [1]

"The American chestnut tree, which towered over eastern U.S. forests before succumbing to a deadly fungus in the early 20th century, appears to be an excellent sponge for greenhouse gases, according to a new study."
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Greenwire [5], 07/02/2009

"Gray Wolves Get Federal Protection Again" [6]

"Advocates and U.S. government agree to list the gray wolf as "threatened" in Minnesota and to put ones in Wisconsin and Michigan on the endangered list."
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [7]
Source: Minneapolis Star Trib [8], 07/02/2009

Forum on Media Diversity [9]

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A partnership of Louisiana State University's Manship School of Mass Communication and the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs, the Forum comprises more than 2,000 journal articles and books; a research database of syllabi of diversity courses from approximately 40 universities and colleges around the country; a directory of state ethnic media; and more.

Useful Links [10]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [11]
Biodiversity [2]
Journalism & Media [12]

"Keeping Panthers and People from Colliding" [13]

Rebecca Williams reports biologists are trying to figure out how to keep panthers and people from running into each other.
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [11]
Source: Environment Report [14], 06/29/2009
August 10, 2009

DEADLINE: SEJ Post-Conference Tour / IJNR Lake Country Institute [15]

The Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources will, for the first time, conduct SEJ's Post-Conference Tour, Oct 11-14, 2009. Journalists chosen as fellows will explore several newsworthy destinations in northern Wisconsin. Apply by: August 10, 2009.
SEJ Annual Conferences [16]
Workshops and Fellowships [17]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Climate Change [18]
Fish & Fisheries [19]
Air [20]
Planning & Growth [21]
Forests [22]
Water & Oceans [23]
Biodiversity [2]
Region: 
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [7]

"Obama's FWS Nominee Ignored Endangered Species Act" [24]

"The man nominated by President Barack Obama to administer the Endangered Species Act rarely used it to protect species, according to agency statistics released Monday by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility."
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: ENS [25], 06/25/2009

"Whaling Commission To Extend Negotiations for a Year" [26]

"International Whaling Commission members agreed Wednesday to extend negotiations over the disputed hunting of the marine mammals for a year, avoiding a disastrous split in the group."
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
International [27]
Source: AFP [28], 06/25/2009

Joshua Trees Are Vanishing [29]

Experts say the Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park may be vaninishing as a result of global warming, pollution, and the introduction of non-native species.
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
California [30]
Source: Riverside Press-Enterprise [31], 06/22/2009

"Where the Wild Things Are No More" [32]

"The National Wildlife Property Repository is the resting place for 1.5 million victims of illegal trade. They sit on shelves or in boxes as bracelets, shoes, pelts and more."
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: LA Times [33], 06/19/2009

"Alaska Polar Bear Numbers Declining: U.S. Agency" [34]

"Polar bear populations in and around Alaska are declining due to continued melting of sea ice and Russian poaching, according to reports released Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."
Biodiversity [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Reuters [35], 06/19/2009

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