Extinction and Biodiversity

University of Calgary researchers report that the risk of extinction for plants is higher in habitats close to the equator than those that are more distant. The study by researchers by Jana Vamosi and Steven Vamosi also suggests that animals and plants undergo different extinction processes.  

"Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) is an international not-for-profit group that develops standards and protocols for sharing biodiversity data."  

The EU is "highly unlikely" to meet its objective of putting a stop to biodiversity loss by 2010, the European Commission admits.  

REDUCING emissions from deforestation combats climate change and help the conservation of biodiversity, from amphibians and birds to primates.  

PTI Bangalore: The India Biodiversity Portal (indiabiodiversity.org), a citizen’s initiative for conservation of biodiversity information, was launched here ...  

Seed distribution is an important part of preserving biodiversity, the rich variety of biological life that promotes healthy ecosystems, says Jane Balaban, ...  

"It may sound strange, even counterintuitive, but the solution to the loss of biodiversity may actually lie in the very same markets that appear to be ...  

ScienceDaily (Dec. 6, 2008) Maps pinpointing overlaps of high carbon and high biodiversity areas were just launched by the (UNEP) with its Carbon and Biodiversity demonstration atlas. See also: Rainforests Forest Global Warming Ecology Biodiversity  

FIJI'S biodiversity continues to be besieged by rapid urbanisation and uncontrolled land alteration. The shrinkage in the country’s biodiversity is under ...  

"Invasive species are a major threat to biodiversity. Halting the loss of biodiversity in the EU will not be possible without tackling the problem of these ...  

Displaysense, a retail display company in Hertfordshire, is requesting used Christmas trees in January as part of a unique and environmentally friendly packaging solution (PRWeb Jan 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1830144.htm  

The first comprehensive inventory of land and sea creatures living around a group of Antarctic islands reveals that the region is richer in biodiversity ...  

Due to demand and the need to reduce fuel consumption, RealWheels Corporation offers new, redesigned Aerostyle Wheel Covers for commercial trucks, trailers and specialty vehicles. Installing these covers is a major step in making the trucks more efficient and more economical, resulting in lower...  

Continental Airlines today joins a group of aviation environmental leaders in testing a second-generation biofuel on one of its aircraft. The Boeing 737-800 will take-off from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on a two hour test flight fuelled, in part, by a sustainable biofuel derived from...  

Leading college guide and test prep publisher switches to 100% recycled paper (PRWeb Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/test_prep/college_planning/prweb1836044.htm  

The Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE) has published groundbreaking research that explains why technological progress will not reconcile the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection. Previous research on this topic has overlooked crucial linkages...  

Environmental Steering Committee, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability position and first Environmental Stewardship brochure among key environmental activities. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Perdue/EnvironmentalStewardship/prweb1831064...  

With detectable levels of outgassed formaldehyde well above levels recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in such mass-produced environments as mobile homes, R.V.s and trailers, one Indianapolis-based company is looking to provide viable portable air filtration solutions to combat...  

Research Identifies Where Energy Interests and Biodiversity Interests Collide (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Nature_Conservancy/Study/prweb1830214.htm  

Two California high school siblings are changing lives with their grassroots initiative to assist Indian farmers entrenched in poverty. Adarsha Shivakumar and Apoorva Rangan founded Project Jatropha to encourage the development of farmer-owned crops of Jatropha, a long living, economically viable...  

Pro-Line Solutions, Inc., (PLS) manufacturer of Eco-Zyme™ and a host of unique, patented, environmentally-friendly, Green detergent products used for surgical instrument cleaning in the healthcare industry, announced today that it has signed a US marketing and distribution agreement with...  

DRI DUCK embodies the environmentally friendly attributes of their Eco-conscious collection - their 2008 Shades of Green success story offering 100% certified organic cotton jackets and caps sets the stage for what is yet to come in 2009. (PRWeb Dec 29, 2008) Read the full story at http...  

Now in its 13th year of bringing awareness to water conservation and environmental preservation through its participation in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, will once again pay tribute to the central role...  

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama's new "green dream team" is committed to battling climate change and ready to push for big policy reforms, in stark contrast with the Bush administration, environmental advocates said on Monday.  

ResortQuest Steamboat Vacation Rentals, a property management company in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is trialing new environmentally friendly keycards at Steamboat's premier lodging resort, Trappeur's Crossing Resort. The new paperboard Green-Key™ electronic keycard is a greener way for guests...  

A working bicycle made from plastic bottles has emerged as the winning entry in the first annual Juicy Ideas contest organized by AdvantageWest Economic Development Group and supported by Google, Inc., and DigitalChalk as a way to encourage entrepreneurship and communicate a message of...  

Businesses around the world have been forced to respond to the environmental challenges of our time - and the world of franchising is no different. Green franchises now constitute one of the fastest-growing industries, Franchise Direct has launched a new webpage to promote environmentally...  

Craig Whittaker has been recognized as a Healthy Homes Specialist by the National Environmental Health Association and the National Center for Healthy Housing. (PRWeb Dec 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1750744.htm  

OFFICIALS have argued that more needs to be done in the country to implement standards to maintain biodiversity. They were speaking during the symposium on the ‘Biological Diversity of Qatar’ which opened at Qatar University (QU) yesterday.  

ResortQuest Steamboat Vacation Rentals, a property management company in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is providing their guests with a new line of eco-friendly toiletries, Thymes Eucalyptus PaperBottles. Now you can be good to yourself while being good the environment. (PRWEB Dec 18, 2008...  

A research report on attitudes and concerns on the environment conducted in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties is being released by Gilleard Market Research. It shows, among other findings, that global warming is considered a very dangerous threat that if not handled could lead to...  

Citi, a world leader in financial services, announced today that it has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its new office space at the Franklin Center in Chicago. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the USGBC’s leading rating...  

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Insisting on the need to develop new forms of energy, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Monday chose as his energy secretary a Nobel physics laureate who is a major promoter of alternative fuels.  

The European Commission (EC) Delegation to China and the EU-China Biodiversity Conservation Program (ECBP) held a "Biodiversity Evening" here on Thursday to launch a book on biological diversity across China. "Green Gold of China" has 500 images of the living situation of wild animals and plants...  

Marketing green with the right eco-friendly packaging material and message helps a natural care company overcome slow sales this holiday season- bucking the current economic trend while maintaining a positive eco-image. (PRWEB Dec 29, 2008) Read the full story at http...  

ATHENS (Reuters) - Small bands of Greek rioters hurling firebombs attacked an environment ministry building, shops and banks in Athens on Saturday during an eighth day of protests following the killing of a teenager by police.  

In accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and FAA Order 1050.1E, Change 1, the FAA is announcing the availability of the ROD for the Spaceport America Commercial Launch Site, Sierra County, New Mexico.  

California Democrats will assume pivotal roles in the new Congress and White House, giving the state an outsize influence over federal policy and increasing the likelihood that its culture of activist regulation will be imported to Washington. In Congress, Democrats from the Golden State are in...  

More and more economists, politicians and economists are linking the need for bailouts with the environment. They say the current economic crisis presents a nearly-unprecedented opportunity to save the world.  

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY In order to curb air pollution and road congestion during the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese capital enacted a two month ban on nearly half of the city's 3.5 million cars. The action helped eliminate 120,000 tonnes of pollutants, or about 63 percent of total vehicular...  

James G.P. Dehlsen, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Clipper Windpower, was inducted into America's National Environmental Hall of Fame as the "Father of American Wind Energy" during a formal ceremony which took place in Chicago on November 22, 2008. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2008) Read the full...  

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama's team to address climate change emerged on Wednesday as Democratic officials said he had chosen a Nobel laureate for U.S. energy secretary and was likely to pick an environmental veteran to serve as coordinator of climate policies.  

INCREASING the biodiversity in rural and urban areas of the Bathurst region will be the focus of a three-year Environmental Sustainability Action Plan that has won $2 million in financial support from the State Government. Environmental projects in Bathurst, Orange and Dubbo will benefit from the...  

"EnviroMinute" is a new series of weekly :30 and :60 second news-style informational vignettes that look at recent studies, new technologies and different ways of conducting business while featuring the individuals, companies and organizations solving today's environmental problems. The segments...  

"The Passion Campaign™ sponsored by Restoration Environmental - REC Demolition and Abcott Construction is creating awareness by supporting 13 charitable organizations that everyday are on the frontline feeding the hungry, cold, poor and homeless living on Toronto streets, At www...  

In a climate of environmental concerns and a bad economy, #1 PC tune-up maker offers a green alternative, aiming to prevent roughly 70 million PCs from being prematurely discarded next year alone (PRWeb Dec 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/iolo_technologies...  

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared January "National Radon Action Month." In support of this nationwide call to action, First Alert is encouraging people across the country to get radon on their radar screens and to proactively test their homes for this potentially fatal gas...  

From pollution and global warming to sustainable food and energy production, World Book's Living Green explores environmental science and human's impact on the environment. (PRWEB Dec 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/WorldBook/LivingGreen...  

Schools throughout California, and around the nation, are building green, operating sustainably and developing a culture of environmental awareness. The groundswell of interest from parents, educators, builders, government officials, and students themselves, will be captured at the nation's...  

The golf course architecture firm of Robert Trent Jones II® (RTJ II)--long known for developing golf courses in an environmentally responsible manner-- has released its Green Proclamation: ten tenets that have guided the company's design philosophy and that the firm commits itself to pursuing...  

Dealing in sustainable and environmentally responsible goods, EnviroLifeSource.com also contains links to information about chemical- and pesticide-free products. Adding to their current line, the site is soon to include marula oil and other fair trade crafts from Botswana. They have also...  

New York: Boosting funding for efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions stemming from deforestation can simultaneously combat climate change and conserve biodiversity, a newly made atlas launched by a United Nations agency shows. The ...  

Satori, an eco-friendly rental community, is a co-sponsor of the multimedia Climate Change Show at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Ft. Lauderdale. The sponsorship is a natural fit for Satori, a 279-unit luxury rental community at 1201 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale. Altman...  

Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced the launch of “Go Green,” a global program which offers businesses free, earth-friendly recycling of legacy security hardware. In partnership with Guaranteed Recycling Xperts (GRX), one...  

U.S. outsourcing customers grow increasingly frustrated with over-promising and under-delivering Indian firms. Green-proven American and UK outsourcing vendors regaining competitive traction against environmental slackers offshore. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www...  

Under the patronage of Minister of Water and Environment, the Socotra Conservation and Development Program (SCDP) and Darwin Initiative Project held its Preparatory workshop on Environmental Education promoting biodiversity conservation in Socotra on 17-18 Septmeber at the Shahran Hotel ,Sana’a...  

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency [NESREA], has said the nation's oil industry has not done enough to improve the environment.  

By Peter Townson QATAR’S national biodiversity strategy programme is underway but needs “more co-operation from the general public” to conserve the country’s biological diversity, according to an official from the Ministry of Environment (MoE).  

John P. Holdren, a physicist and environmental policy professor at Harvard, has been tapped to be the science adviser to President-elect Barack Obama.  

On Friday, Not 1 More Acre! today filed its opening brief in a federal lawsuit charging the Pentagon with violation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by its failure to publicly disclose the full impact of its massive proposed expansion of the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in...  

President-elect Barack Obama has named an environment team that signals his determination to tackle global warming quickly and develop alternative forms of energy.  

DAILY RFID, a leading producer of RFID readers, has recently unveiled 13.56MHz HF Handheld RFID reader DL8033 with low price at less than 850USD.This PDA based, Handheld RFID reader brings a PC environment to cater for the requirement of RFID mobile solutions.  

GALLUP, N.M. (AP) - The state Environment Department is alleging 15 violations at the Red Rocks Regional Landfill in Thoreau that’s run by the Northwest New Mexico Regional Solid Waste Authority.  

Jane Lubchenco, an Oregon State University marine science who has criticized federal agencies for allowing overfishing and warned of climate change effects in the ocean environment, is President-elect Barack Obama's choice to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Lubchenco is...  

President-elect Barack Obama is rumored to have picked a former physicist who is an environmental policy expert at Harvard University as the new administration's science adviser.  

John Holdren Current job: Professor of environmental policy at Harvard University; director of the Science, Technology and Public Policy Program at Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.  

District 86 is looking to go green in 2009.  

The Great Lakes are an important commercial and recreational resource for the people of Wisconsin and surrounding states. They also are the center of discussions about water supply, environmental protection, climate change, shipping, and Indian treaty rights. The following resources provide...  

BRITISH American Tobacco (BAT) Uganda has offered over Shs300million for afforestation and biodiversity investments to fight environment degradation and global warming in West Nile tobacco growing areas.  

The Environment Agency has appointed a roster of digital agencies to handle an online brief, worth £1.5m. The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales has appointed Reading Room and The Team to handle its digital ...