The date palm is an important part of the religious, cultural, and economic heritage of the Arabian Peninsula and the rest of the Middle East. Remember the story of the 2,000 year-old date palm recently spouted in Israel But an invasive beetle, the red palm weevil, is slowly but steadily working its way across the ... read full story on "Green Prophet" »
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A new online petition has been created to curtail animal cruelty in Saudi Arabia. It calls for ending the use of violence against animals for human pleasure and currently needs around 1200 signatures in order for the petition and letter to be sent to the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture. In this country some ignorant individuals torture ... read full story on "Green Prophet" »
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Davis is asking legislators in her home state of Rhode Island to back a bill that offers greater protection to circus elephants. Read More The post Viola Davis Calls for Circus Elephant Protection appeared first on Ecorazzi. read full story on "ecorazzi.com" »
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India has declared that cetaceans' high level of intelligence grants them the status of non-human persons. Read More The post India Becomes Fourth Country to Ban Captive Dolphin Shows appeared first on Ecorazzi. read full story on "ecorazzi.com" »
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Our latest edition of annotated eco news. All the worst conditions for a tornado came together in that one spot Why Was the Moore, Okla. Tornado so Deadly livescience It’s not what you think The Fracking Boom Triggers Water Battle in North Dakota nbcnews.com If you like to drink water this is kind ... read full story on "The Alternative Consumer" »
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When the deadly storm passed, Barbara Garcia realized her dog was missing and most likely crushed in the remains of her home. Read More The post WATCH Tornado Survivor Finds Missing Dog in Rubble appeared first on Ecorazzi. read full story on "ecorazzi.com" »
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Actor Adrien Brody teamed up with PETA to create a powerful ad targeting the use of primates in entertainment. One could even say, all animals. Read More The post WATCH Adrien Brody Voices Powerful New Ape Ad appeared first on Ecorazzi. read full story on "ecorazzi.com" »
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By Erica Timm Interested in learning more about the composition of Portland’s urban forest Want to increase your tree identification skills Have some skills to share Want to have fun in the sun this summer If you answered Yes to any of these questions, please consider becoming a tree inventory team leader for Portland Parks ... read full story on "Growth Rings" »
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At the City of Portland’s Community Budget Forum on May 16, City Commissioner Amanda Fritz asked Friends of Trees’ Susie Peterson to explain the role of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services’ canvassers in the success of the Grey to Green Initiative, which has led to a much-needed increase in tree cover in Portland’s most underserved neighborhoods. Commissioner Fritz ... read full story on "Growth Rings" »
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Here’s an article from SmartGridNews that raises an interesting and important question about the siting of renewable energy projects. Siemens is asserting that the large European governments are in the process of wasting 45 billion Euros by not properly thinking through the consequences of its siting decisions. No one likes to waste money, especially not ... Rating 0.0-5 0 votes cast read full story on "CleanTechies Blog" »
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