Europe: Plastic Bag Ban

The link below is to an article reporting on the possible banning of free plastic bages in Europe. The move is an attempt to stop plastic bags polluting the environment and causing harm to wildlife.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2120304/Free-plastic-bags-banned-Europe.html

Burundi: Bururi Long-Fingered Frog

The link below is to an article reporting on the rediscovery of the Bururi Long-Fingered Frog (Cardioglossa cyaneospila) in Burundi. It was found for the first time in 60 years within the Bururi Forest Reserve.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0327-hance_longfingeredfrog.html