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Millions in Conservation Investments Offered at IUCN Congress

"Absolutely everyone now agrees that we can't postpone decisive action if we are to avoid major disruptions in all spheres of human and natural activities," said Julia Marton-Lefèvre, director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. "Business as usual is simply not an option." Even during these difficult financial times, the ongoing IUCN World Conservation Congress has been the occasion of substantial investments in conservation funding. >>more

Argentina Bans Commercial Fishing to Protect Marine Wildlife

The government of Argentina has banned commercial fishing along an underwater island submerged in the South Atlantic Ocean 136 miles off the long country's southern tip. Known as Burdwood Bank, the protected area serves as an important feeding ground for whales, sea lions, penguins, and albatross. >>more

Supreme Court May Bar Groups From Contesting Federal Rules


The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared sympathetic to a legal position held by the Bush administration that would limit environmentalists and other public interest groups from challenging federal regulations. The case centers on rules imposed by the U.S. Forest Service, but legal experts contend the court's decision could make it nearly impossible for individuals and third parties to contest rules enacted by federal agencies. >>more

Climate Change Human Health Research Fast-Tracked for 2009


World health experts will document the human health effects of climate change under a new high priority research agenda agreed Wednesday at a meeting convened by the World Health Organization and hosted by Spain's Ministry of Health. "This meeting has made clear that there is a need to enhance our evidence base on ways to protect health from climate change," said Dr. Bernat Soria, Spain's minister of health. >>more

Navy Sonar v. Whales Argued in U.S. Supreme Court


The U.S. Supreme Court today waded into a dispute between the U.S. military and environmentalists and appeared closely divided over whether a federal judge had the authority to force the Navy to restrict sonar training exercises off the coast of California in order to minimize harm to whales and dolphins. The closely watched case touches on controversial issues of presidential power and the military's obligation to follow key environmental laws. >>more

 
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