The dizzying and furious political 'dance of the tigers'
For ages I’ve been talking about doing a Tango for Tigers, raising awareness and funds for tigers via the dance floor. This week, however, the tango has taken place from…
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EIA is blogging from the IWC in Panama this week
Friday, July 6 The 64th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) drew to a close in Panama with a number of good agreements and a feeling that progress…
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Iceland to resume hunt of endangered fin whales
Conservationists urge EU and US governments to intervene London/Washington DC: Conservation and animal welfare groups expressed concern today over news that Iceland’s hunt of endangered fin whales will resume…
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Illegal wood from Peruvian Amazon is entering the USA
Systemic corruption and human rights abuses in Peru documented, as well as over 100 illegal import shipments into the United States Contact: Fiona Mulligan, EIA, +1 202-483-6621 Andrea Johnson,…
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Madagascar, Lemurs and Spies to screen on the BBC
A documentary showcasing the work of EIA in Madagascar is to screen on BBC2’s Natural World tomorrow (Thursday, March 15) at 8pm. Pure white lemurs called silky sifaka live in…
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Guest blog: Ohio tragedy highlights weak regulations
Animal lovers around the world gasped in horror last week as events unfolded in Ohio . I was horrified to switch on BBC News on the Wednesday and hear of…
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Iceland not off the hook over fin whaling
So, Iceland has dodged the bullet of US trade sanctions over its belligerent hunting of endangered fin whales. But is hasn’t escaped censure entirely, and it’s not unreasonable to expect…
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'Decades of denial': major report finds New Zealand's environment is in serious trouble
A report on the state of New Zealand’s environment has painted a bleak picture of catastrophic biodiversity loss, polluted waterways and the destructive rise of the dairy industry and urban sprawl.
Environment Aotearoa is the first major environmental report in four years, and was compiled using data from Statistics New Zealand and the environment ministry.
It presents a sobering summary of a country that is starkly different from the pristine landscape promoted in the “Pure New Zealand” marketing campaign that lures millions of tourists every year.
Source: www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/18/decades-of-denial-major-report-finds-new-zealands-environme...
#NewZealand #pollution #biodiversity
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New hope for North Atlantic right whales after seven calves are spotted
Seven new North Atlantic right whale calves have been spotted in Cape Cod Bay off the coast of Massachusetts this year.
The sightings are good news for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and a much hoped for improvement after no new calves were spotted last year ...
Source: www.earth.com/news/north-atlantic-right-whales-calves/
#whales #oceans #Atlantic
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Malaysia looks to exchange palm oil for military equipment
Malaysia will look to leverage its expansive palm oil resources to support military procurement, a senior government official has stated.
Teresa Kok, Malaysia's minister for primary industries, said the countertrade of palm oil in exchange for materiel would save local jobs, preserve state budget, as well as bolster military capabilities.
... Russia is one of Malaysia's biggest palm oil export customers and has recently stated a willingness to accept palm oil in return for military equipment.
Kok said that other countries to be similarly open to palm oil-based countertrade deals with Malaysia include China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, African and Middle East nations.
Source: www.janes.com/article/87972/malaysia-looks-to-exchange-palm-oil-for-materiel
#Malaysia #Russia #China #India #Iran #Pakistan #Turkey #Africa #palmoil
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