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The Nature Conservancy Nature Video of the Week: Adopt An Acre Africa
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Lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeests — these are only some of the iconic animals that roam the grasslands and savannas of Eastern and Southern Africa. Visit Adopt an Acre today to help protect and restore one of the world's most extraordinary yet highly threatened regions: http://adopt.nature...
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Wondering about December's global climate change meeting? We've got at primer on the who, what, where, when and why it's important.
What do you hope world leaders can achieve in Copenhagen?
Climate Change - What is Copenhagen? Basic information on Copenhagen, COP15 and the UN climate chang
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Perhaps you’ve heard that there is a global climate change summit this December. Perhaps you’ve even heard that it's taking place in Copenhagen and you’ve heard the strange acronym "COP15." If ...
The Nature Conservancy The Lesson of the Wild Turkey
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In 1900, the wild turkey was considered endangered in North America. Today, there are millions of the birds on the continent. The Conservancy's Matt Miller says that's a lesson for conserving other species like tigers, elephants and pandas.
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Spawning Coho Salmon
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Nature Photo of the Week
Published on November 20, 2009 Cool Green Science Blog
http://blog.nature.org/2009/11/nature-ph
The Nature Conservancy Coral Babies!
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Our four nurseries to grow staghorn coral off the Florida coast have been a great success -- and the program is now growing! See a great slideshow of the "coral babies" and learn more.
The Nature Conservancy How to Save the World in Your Pajamas!
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Green blogger Margaret Southern says it's time to reconsider telecommuting...but check with your boss first! Check out her tips and share your own on our blog!
The Nature Conservancy The River of Raptors
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The director of The Nature Conservancy's migratory bird program travels to Veracruz, Mexico -- and sees millions of raptors migrating through. Read his blog post on this amazing experience!
The Nature Conservancy Where is biodiversity threatened by climate change? Everywhere. From North Carolina to Papua New Guinea species are threatened by a changing planet. Check out our interactive map for more.
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The threat that climate change poses to animals and wildlife around the world has made combating it one of The Nature Conservancy’s top priorities. Experts predict that one-fourth of Earth’s species will be headed for extinction by 2050 if the warming trend continues at its current rate. ...
The Nature Conservancy How to Achieve a Global Climate Change Agreement
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Read our lead scientist's latest blog post and find out about a new tool for simulating a balance among greenhouse gas emissions that would keep the world under a 2-degree C. temperature rise!
The Nature Conservancy What's the key to conservation? Working in partnership with local communities to achieve results that benefit people and nature.
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From alleviating poverty to protecting drinking water to helping farmers irrigate smarter — see how The Nature Conservancy’s work benefits both people and nature.
The Nature Conservancy Nature Video of the Week: Titans of the Coral Sea
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The Titan people have been fishing the same reefs in Papua New Guinea for 40,000 years. But for the first time, they're running out. Watch and tell us what YOU think!
The Nature Conservancy Can ecotourism help indigenous communities protect their natural and cultural resources?
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The Conservancy has helped bring together 17 community groups in La Amistad International Park in Costa Rica and Panama to create an ecotourism network.
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Eastern Kingbird
Photo © Flickr User: Naathas
Nature Photo of the Week
Published on November 13, 2009 Cool Green Science Blog
http://blog.nature.org/2009/11/nature-ph
The Nature Conservancy Bruce Springsteen and the Conservation Ethic
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Conservancy freshwater expert Jeff Opperman says the thing that motivates Bruce Springsteen should motivate conservation efforts, too. Read his blog post and tell us what you think!
The Nature Conservancy Is conservation planning a pile of poop?
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A nasty mixture of excrement illustrates why conservation planning needs to incorporate extreme events like drought or flooding.
