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Modern-Day Johnny Appleseed Has Planted 13,849 Trees

October 24, 2011

Photo: sneakerdog / cc

Chances are that you’ve never heard of Gene DeSantis, but his story seems one destined for legend. In fact, he’s already being likened to a modern-day Johnny Appleseed. For almost three decades, DeSantis has made it his mission…

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From Yawning Lions to Buffalo-befriending Birds: Africa’s Threatened Animals in Stunning Photos (Slideshow)

October 24, 2011

Photo: WildiZe

For more than 10 years, the WildiZe African Conservation Foundation has been lending its support to conservation projects across Africa, from improving the relationship between locals and animals to developing sustainable farming pract…

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Professional Acorn Picking is a Green Job

October 24, 2011

Photo: peakoak

Here’s a green job for someone who loves trees and the great outdoors: a professional acorn picker.

Job satisfaction is excellent: the man who has this job in the UK has been personally responsible for planting 10 million oak trees. …

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Save Trees by Signing Documents Electronically

October 21, 2011

Almost 4 billion trees are cut down each year to make paper. The average American uses more than 748 pounds of paper per year. Many times paper is used, unnecessarily, to sign documents.
What do you do when you get a request to sign a document in your email inbox? Chances are you print the document, sign it…

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Rare Plants, Heritage Trees Growing Anew in Armenia

October 19, 2011

Nursery manager Samvel Ghandilyan with rare elderberry tigrani plants being propagated in Armenia’s Karin village. Photo: Armenia Tree Project.

For almost two decades, the Armenia Tree Project has been helping people pull themselves out of poverty wh…

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Exxon Still Trying to Get Out of Paying for Valdez Oil Spill Clean-Up

October 17, 2011

Photo: ARLIS via Flickr/CC BY

Yes, the Exxon-Valdez oil spill occurred well over two decades ago, but the fallout can still be felt today. As Mother Jones’ Kate Sheppard notes, you can still find oil right on the beaches where the crude first made la…

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Can Robotic Deer Used To Catch Poachers Be Scaled Up for Endangered Species?

October 13, 2011

Real, or not? Makes you think twice before you shoot! Photo by jonnnnnn via Flickr CC

Wildlife officials use robotic deer as decoys to catch poachers. It’s a strategy used for years, and it’s effective. So, could it be used to catch poachers killing …

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Crouching Tigers, Flying Sharks: Stunning Images From "Planet Earth" Collector’s Edition (Slideshow)

October 12, 2011

Photo credit: Francois Savigny

Planet Earth—the much-loved cinematic tour of world’s major ecosystems—is back in the form of Special Edition and Limited Collector’s Edition DVD sets.

The sets add over three hours of bonus footage, includ…

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Protecting Endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal Creates Eco-Tourism Haven in Greece

October 12, 2011

Coastline near Alonissos, Greece. Photo: Anca Pandrea / Creative Commons.

As mega-resorts continue to sprout along much of the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines, one North Aegean island in Greece is thriving on lower-key, eco-friendly tourism — th…

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48 Facts You Should Know About The Gulf of Mexico, From Sunken Ships to Ancient Corals

October 11, 2011

Photo by Calsidyrose via Flickr CC

Did you know that the Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body in the world, and supports some of the largest fisheries in the world? The Gulf is a spectacular space with an astonishing diversity of species, and yet…

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