Monthly Archives for February 2013

Sea Shepherd: Pirates


The link below is to an article on the conservation group ‘Sea Shepherd.’ A US court has labelled the group ‘pirates.’ I find it difficult to disagree.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/feb/27/sea-shepherd-pirates-us-court

USA: Climate Change Rooftop Farmers


The link below is to an article on climate change in the USA and how urban dwellers are planting rooftop gardens in response.

For more visit:
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/23/urbanites-combat-climate-change-with-rooftop-farms/

Australia: Queensland – Australian Snubfin Dolphin Threatened


The link below is to an article reporting on the threat posed by development to the Australian Snubfin Dolphin.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/coastal-boom-threatens-rare-australian-river-dolphin.htm

Russia: Siberia – Climate Change Impact


The link below is to an article that reports on global warming in Russia’s Siberian region.

For more visit:
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1112789978/global-warming-permafrost-thaw-siberia-022313/

Australia: Western Australia – Rabbit Proof Fence


The link below is to an article concerning Western Australia’s plan to extend the rabbit proof fence.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/controversy-over-western-australia-plans-to-extend-rabbit-proof-fence.htm

Australia: Kimberley Region – New Marine Species Discovered


The link below is to an article that reports on the new marine species found in the Kimberley region of Australia.

For more visit:

New species found in ‘last frontier’ – The West Australian.