Mankind s closest living relatives - the world s apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates - are under unprecedented threat from destruction of tropical forests, illegal wildlife trade and commercial bushmeat hunting, with 29 per cent of all species in danger of going extinct, according to a new report. Mankind s closest living relatives - the world s apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates - are under unprecedented threat from destruction of tropical forests, illegal wildlife trade and...

They do kill wildlife, including birds, but aren't they just taking the place of natural predators that once did the same? Answer: Most environmental advocates believe keeping cats indoors is better for both the health of the felines themselves and for their prey. Cats can also transmit diseases and parasites such as rabies, cat-scratch fever and toxoplasmosis to other cats, wildlife or people. Nonetheless, many cat lovers believe it is inhumane to confine felines indoors, since they have...

It has ordered the submission of an action plan to reduce air pollution caused by vehicles in Colombo city by mid-November 2007. In addition, the Chief Justice states that government-owned buses (only 44 per cent of the bus fleet) are polluting more because they do not switch off their engines. The bench also suggested a system of converting vehicles in to gas to reduce air pollution. We can then expect speeches in Parliament, hand wringing about who is actually running the country, and...

The online shopping comparison marketplace that helps you find discount shopping and compare prices on products and services in your city and around the country. So what's the best way to absorb it?" Imberger's concerns included biodiversity threats, public health dangers, effects on human genetics and the stock market. In a nutshell, he urged individuals and nations to invest in survival, create corridors for wildlife, consume less, find places for millions of people displaced by rising...

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For many people, the soot causes temporary headaches, stuffy noses, stinging eyes, coughs and shortness of breath, but for others it can be life-threatening and cause an increase in asthma, bronchitis and heart attacks, the Times said. Poor air quality lingers after wildfires. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of earthtimes.org and we accept no responsibility for the views or opinions expressed in the articles either direct or indirect. Author : Health News...

Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 260 aces of land in southeastern Puerto Rico as a critical habitat for a threatened species of a frog known by locals as the coqui (koh-KEE') All of the protected parcels are part of the historical range of the frog and support suitable habitat for the species' conservation, according to the service. Conservationists and frog experts, while partly welcoming the ruling, say not enough ideal habitat is being protected to help achieve an effective recovery.

The scouts' efforts are part of a national Safe Harbor program that works with private land owners to restore and maintain habitats for endangered animals. Area boy scouts, with some help from Texas State, are building a habitat where these endangered amphibians can thrive. The 4,900 square foot piece of land will, researchers hope, give the toad a chance to repopulate. The Houston toad is found exclusively in Texas, and only in nine counties. The three groups gathered Saturday at Lost...

Heinemann, a self-employed loan officer, said it makes financial sense to rebuild, but they may never return to live on the street where the fire left hopscotch destruction - some of the Spanish-style, tile-roofed homes left standing, while others were turned to ash, leaving burned-out cars, chimneys and remnants of refrigerators and washing machines. Heinemann, a self-employed loan officer, said it makes financial sense to rebuild, but they may never return to live on the street where the...