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Agreement entitles Whanganui River to legal identity

Whanganui River. Photo / Phil Robinson

Aug 30, 2012, www.nzherald.co.nz | “The Whanganui River will become an legal entity and have a legal voice under a preliminary agreement signed between Whanganui River iwi and the Crown tonight.  This is the first time a river has been given a legal identity.”

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Good News – let’s hope other countries follow suit!
This is the first time a river has been given a legal identity.
“Agreement entitles Whanganui River a legal identity. The Whanganui River will become an legal entity and have a legal voice under a preliminary agreement signed between Whanganui River iwi and the Crown.”
Agreement entitles Whanganui River to legal identity – National – NZ Herald News
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The Whanganui River will become an legal entity and have a legal voice under a preliminary agreement signed between Whanganui River iwi and the Crown tonight.
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Filed under: Business Policy, Protection, Restoration, Rivers & Wetlands

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

August 30, 2012, cdfgnews.wordpress.com | “At its August 30 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved $24.1 million to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. The 22 funded projects will provide benefits to fish and wildlife species, including some endangered species, and others will provide public access opportunities to important natural resources.”

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects: $24.1 million
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At its August 30 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved $24.1 million to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. The 22 funded projects …
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Filed under: Business Policy, Climate, Economics, Forests, Protection, Protection, Restoration, Restoration, Rivers & Wetlands

Top ten most EV-ready cities in the U.S.

August 29, 2012, www.smartplanet.com | “The makers of PlugShare – an app that helps users locate electric vehicle charging stations nearby – have tapped the app’s user base for some interesting EV trends. Based on the incidence of charging stations per 100,000 residents, PlugShare developer Xatori Inc. has ranked the top ten most EV-ready cities in the country.”

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“Leading the pack is Portland, Ore., with 11.0 charging locations per 100,000 residents”
Electric Vehicles – Top ten most EV-ready cities in the U.S.
PlugShare’s user data points to encouraging signs for EV charging infrastructure around the country.
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Filed under: Automobiles, Climate, Energy - Renewable, Transportation

China Beats U.S. to Become Number One In Installed Wind Power

August 28, 2012, www.enn.com | “China surpassed the U.S. this year to become the number one in the world for installed wind power generating capacity. In the last six years, installed wind power generating capacity in China increased from 2,000 megawatts (MW) to 52,580 MW.”

“In 2011, China generated 70.6 terrawatt hours (TWh) of wind power, a 96 percent increase.”
China Beats U.S. to Become Number One In Installed Wind Power
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Portland’s largest green roof will be on a Walmart

August 28, 2012, www.smartplanet.com | “A new 90,000 square-foot Walmart in North Portland will put its roof to good use. Construction started this week on the Walmart store which will be home to a new 40,600 square foot green roof. Not only will it be the largest green roof in Portland (by 10,000 square feet) but it will also be the largest in the state, DCJ Oregon reports.”

Portland’s largest green roof will be on a Walmart | SmartPlanet
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A new Walmart in Portland is building a 40,000 square foot green roof.
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Filed under: Buildings, Business Policy, Climate, Energy, Farms & Gardens, Permaculture, Retrofitting

World’s first community-owned tidal turbine to power up

August 24, 2012, www.enn.com | “The world’s first community-owned tidal turbine will be made and deployed in Scotland, after a fabrication contract between Scottish firms Steel Engineering and Nova Innovation was announced by First Minister Alex Salmond.”

“For an article about the successful installation of a large tidal turbine in Ireland in 2008, see this story: http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/34319
World’s first community-owned tidal turbine to power up in Scotland
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Drummondville Petition Victory Helps Front Yard Gardens Survive

August 21, 2012  blog.causes.com | “Cause leader Roger Doiron set out to reverse a Canadian town’s ban on front yard gardens by creating a petition, acquiring signatures and support, and delivering them to town officials. This week, he won!”

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“~ Grassroots petition victory of the past year:
Drummondville Petition Victory Helps Front Yard Gardens Survive in Quebec
8/21/12, Cause leader Roger Doiron set out to reverse a Canadian town’s ban on front yard gardens by creating a petition, acquiring signatures and support, and delivering them to town officials. This week, he won! In a sudden turn of events, Roger’s Drummondville petition forced town officials to al…”
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Filed under: Buildings, Climate, Farms & Gardens, Local Policy, Organic Farming, Outdoor Programs, People, Profiles, Permaculture, Protests, Retrofitting, Urban Agriculture

A Win for Dog Lovers in Thailand

A Win for Dog Lovers in Thailand

August 20, 2012, www.care2.com | “At the end of July, fans of the Animal Activists Alliance Thailand were overjoyed to read the breaking news that more than 1,200 Thai dogs had been rescued from international dog meat smugglers. The animals had been intercepted in two separate raids as they were en route to their doom.”

A Win for Dog Lovers in Thailand
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How 1,200 dogs were saved from smugglers.
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Compassionate Actions

Underwater Dog Photographer Helping Shelter Pets

Underwater Dog Photographer Helping Shelter Pets

August 20, 2012, www.care2.com | “Seth Casteel continues to make time for his personal passion: the non-profit he founded in 2011, Second Chance Photos, which professionally photographs shelter pets to increase adoptions and save lives. Often, a pet’s chance of being adopted rests on an unflattering mug shot. Casteel is on a mission to save animals’ lives through quality photography and marketing. ”

Underwater Dog Photographer Helping Shelter Pets
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Pet photographer Seth Casteel enjoys the unexpected. And that’s a good thing, since his photos of dogs—taken as he plays underwater with them—have become a viral overnight success.
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Compassionate Actions

Saving the Shark that Bit Me

Kydd Pollock is interviewed for Discovery Channel's Shark Week

August 10th, 2012, blog.nature.org | “Since the age of two you could find me playing on the decks of sport fishing boats in New Zealand. Those early ocean experiences led me to study marine biology and pursue a career in the sea. I’ve seen manatees, whales and fish of every size, shape and color you can imagine.

And sharks. I’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of sharks.”

PROFILE –> MARINE BIOLOGIST
Saving the Shark that Bit Me: A Passion for the Ocean
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Despite a shark bite in 2010, The Nature Conservancy’s Kydd Pollock is passionate about marine conservation – and sharks.
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Filed under: Animals, Animals & Plants, Compassionate Actions, Endangered Species, People, Profiles