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Where Have All the Birds Gone?
Birds are in peril. According to the World Wildlife Fund, approximately 70 percent of the world’s nearly 8000 species of birds are declining. Estimates project that climate change could drive up to 75 percent of the world’s bird species in to extinction. Find out more here.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Can One Degree Really Make a Difference?
Climate change skeptics often argue that a small change in temperature - even a degree or two - won't make a difference across ecosystems. While scientists wish that were really true, it's not. As it turns out, one degree can make a whole lot of difference.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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Penguin Peril: Penguin Colonies Face Major Decline Due to Climate Change
Penguins are being greatly threatened by the effects of global warming drive them from their home and limit access to food supplies. Find out more about the problems facing penguins and what the predictions for loss are.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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Frogs Are Disappearing at an Alarming Rate: This Biodiversity Loss Fortells a Dire Prediction of World Eco-Systems
Frogs around the world are facing a mass extinction which fortells of dying Eco-Systems in need of rescue. Learn more about this threat to biodiversity and the efforts to prevent further biodiversity loss in frogs.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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Problems Caused by Introduced Species
What are introduced species? Also known as exotic species, these are plants or animal life that is introduced from a foreign ecosystem. This can cause biodiversity loss and other damage to local ecosystems.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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Dire Future for The Caspian Seal As Its Status is Upgraded to Endangered
The smallest of the true seals moves to the endangered list on the IUCN's list of threatened and endangered species.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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The United Nations Takes a Stand on Biodiversity
Global biodiversity is threatened more than ever due to pressures such as global warming, invasive species and habitat loss. Discover how the United Nations is taking a stand to save what's left of our precious biodiversity.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Understanding Your Own Ecology
Did you know that humans have an ecology just like plants and animals? Discover what a human ecology is and why having a good understanding of it is crucial for preserving biodiversity.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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Colony Collapse Disorder: What we Can Do About it
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the collapse of honeybee colonies around the world. Discover why this die-off will affect you and what you can do about it.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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How To Create A Roof Garden For Biodiversity
Prevent biodiversity loss by creating an eco-friendly habitat on the roof. Ideal for urban gardeners, a roof garden can contribute to biodiversity by showcasing and preserving indigenous plants and heirloom seeds. Additionally, you'll have healthy food, cut food costs and help save the planet.

Published by SallyOdum (1,639 pts ) on Aug 16, 2009 to
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