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A Global Revolution In Earth Management

GEO DelegatesClimate change, the depletion of natural resources, the emergence of new diseases, and the loss of biological diversity are amongst some of the most serious and complex challenges facing the human race today. Addressing these threats to our common home will require effective national policies plus international collaboration on a grand scale.

Guoguang Zheng, Conrad Lautenbacher, Philemon Mjwara & Zoran Stancic , posted on April 15th, 2008
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China Quake May Cut Carbon Offset Supply

Originally Published by Environmental News Network

China’s recent earthquake - it’s deadliest in decades - could reduce China’s supply of carbon offsets under the Kyoto Protocol over the next 12 months by 5%.

Posted on May 16th, 2008
Climate, Disasters

Polar Bear Is Made a Protected Species

Originally Published by NY Times

After some delay, the Polar Bear has been added to the Endangered Species List - although the listing might not hinder oil and gas projects along the Alaskan coast as many had hoped.

Posted on May 16th, 2008
Biodiversity, Climate, Politics

Burma Cyclone Was Forecast Four Days In Advance

Originally Published by New Scientist - Environment

As the death toll continues to climb in the wake of last week’s Cyclone Nargis, it is shown that the path of the cyclone was accurately predicted four days ahead of groundbreak - butNew the information never reached the people in its path.

Posted on May 15th, 2008
Climate, Earth Observation, Weather, Would You Believe?

Tigers in Snow Leopard Land

Originally Published by Environment News Service

The Royal Bengal Tigers in Bhutan are expanding their range to such great elevations that their territories are now overlapping the habitat of the elusive Snow Leopard.

Posted on May 15th, 2008
Biodiversity

Eel Fishing Multiplies The Accidental Capture Of Other Fish By Eight

Originally Published by Science Daily

Bycatch - the fish accidentally caught in nets that often end up dead - can amount to more than eight times the amount of the intended catch when it comes to Eel fishing.

Posted on May 14th, 2008
Agriculture, Biodiversity, Water

Why Didn’t Earth Freeze Under Faint Young Sun?

Originally Published by New Scientist - Space

Why - when the Sun was 25% dimmer tha today - did the Earth not freeze? Some think that greenhouse gas insuation could hold the answer.

Posted on May 14th, 2008
Climate, Weather, Would You Believe?

A Last Chance for Civilization

Originally Published by t r u t h o u t

“Even for Americans, constitutionally convinced that there will always be a second act, and a third, and a do-over after that, and, if necessary, a little public repentance and forgiveness and a Brand New Start - even for us, the world looks a little Terminal right now.”

Posted on May 13th, 2008
Disasters, Politics

Slideshow: Mouse Lemurs and a Satellite View of a Flood

Originally Published by NY Times

A New York Times slideshow gives us glimpses of the magnificent Mouse Lemur and various satellite photos of natural disasters.

Posted on May 13th, 2008
Biodiversity, Disasters, Earth Observation

Afghan Northwest Hit By Plague Of Locusts

Originally Published by Environmental News Network

Plagues of locusts have descended upon Northwestern Afghanistan devastating agricultural fields and spurring officials to offer wheat as a reward for killing the pests.

Posted on May 12th, 2008
Agriculture, Biodiversity, Disasters