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Shark Fin Soup Kills
The whale sharks off the coast of Mozambique aren't dangerous to humans, but humans are proving more and more dangerous to whale sharks. The whale shark is coveted for its large dorsal fin which is often sold to Asian markets as a way to advertise the sale of shark fin soup. The whale sharks off the coast of Mozambique aren't dangerous to humans, but humans are proving more and more dangerous to whale ... more
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Christian Century article on concerns over "acid" mines planned in Michi...
Above Photo of Lake Superior shoreline © Jim Kruger
Please read the Christian Century Article by Rev. Jon Magnuson on the "Acid Mine" that threatens Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
An ELCA Lutheran pastor, Rev. Magnuson is known across northern Michigan for creating numerous interfaith environment initiatives and other projects projects involving over 150 churches/temples, American Indian tribes, college students, at-risk teens, health care professionals and many others.
If this mine opens along Lake Superior, it could leak sulfuric acid into the Great Lakes.
It's the first of countless sulfide and uranium mines planned for Northern Michigan.
Besides unproven "new" technology, the mine will be open for only seven years - and create only about 150 short-term jobs. It's a drop in the bucket compared to the economic impact of the U.P.'s longstanding iron ore mines.
A lot of greed for a smattering of nickel and other minerals that will be sucked out of our precious soil.
The international mining company that wants to set up shop in Marquette County is Kennecott Minerals - an outfit with a dismal environmental record that has closed other acid mines without proper cleanup apparently finding it cheaper to fight in court than pay for the proper cleanup of the now vacent mine sites.
Photo of Lake Superior shoreline © Jim Kruger
Inland drilling: A debate over mining in Upper Michigan
http://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id=5020
Many fear that the aicd mines - that will be joined by uranium mines - are a death-knell for northern Michigan and its bread-and-butter tourism economy.
Who will want to visit an area dotted by hundreds of acid pits and possibly polluted rivers, lakes and streams.
There are recent swirling rumors that Kennecott took state officials on junkets and other allegations of wrongdoing as their deep pockets wooed local and state leaders.
If true, it would not be the first scandal involving the local operation named the Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company - as an important study critical of the mine were not made public by state officials until the information was leaked. Just an innocent oversight - the state claimed.
Do you hear the whirring sound? - it's Marquette's founding fathers are spinning in their graves.
For more information on the effort to stop the mines - visit Save the Wild UP website:
http://www.savethewildup.org Above Photo of Lake Superior shoreline © Jim Kruger ... more -
Ecotourism in Cambodia
Ecotourism is a relatively new development in Cambodia where the majority of tourists visit for the history rather than the wildlife. But in targeted areas of active environmental protection, ecotourism has been making a positive and successful impact in the lives of indigenous species and local villagers. Lisa Schroeder reports from Siem Reap, Chong Khneas, and Prek Toal, Cambodia. Ecotourism is a relatively new development in Cambodia where the majority of tourists visit for the history rather than the wildlife. ... more
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Galapagos Now!
The "last paradise on earth" is currently endangered by the very things that may actually save it: economic growth and a deluge of human beings. How can we steward a sustainable society so that the planet's natural heritage doesn't become a cross between Hawaii and Disneyland? The "last paradise on earth" is currently endangered by the very things that may actually save it: economic growth and a del... more
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Campo dos Padres / Southern Brasil
Nestled between 4000 foot plus mountain canyons, Jean Claude leads us through lush tropical forests, clear mountain streams and up to the peaks for spectacular views of the region know as Campo dos Padres in the Southern Brasilian State of Santa Catarina.
If you would like to visit this beautiful region in person, you can contact Jean Claude for more information at:
jeanclaude@andarim.com.br Nestled between 4000 foot plus mountain canyons, Jean Claude leads us through lush tropical forests, clear mountain streams and up to ... more -
From poop to paper, Thailand's conservation effort
Lisa Schroeder reports on the elephant and panda dung paper makers from Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Saving Madagascar
Current's Adam Yamaguchi goes to otherworldly Madagascar, an island struggling to flourish after bouts with environmental suicide. Current's Adam Yamaguchi goes to otherworldly Madagascar, an island struggling to flourish after bouts with environmental suicide... more
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Coral Cay Conservation in the Philippines
A short doc about Coral Cay Conservation in Southern Leyte, Philippines. http://www.coralcay.org
Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) is a not-for-profit organisation at the cutting edge of ecotourism. They send teams of volunteers to survey some of the world's most endangered coral reefs and tropical forests.
Their mission is to protect these crucial environments by working closely with the local communities who depend on them for food and livelihood.
Anyone can be a CCC volunteer. Anyone can help make a real difference!
Produced by Ian McLeod.
Camera by Matt Doggett, Ian McLeod, Jon Rawlinson.
Edited by David James. A short doc about Coral Cay Conservation in Southern Leyte, Philippines. http://www.coralcay.org ... more -
Eco-tourism in the Galapagos Islands
Short documentary about the state of eco-tourism in the Galapagos Islands and the impact it has on the islands.
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wildlife refuge
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