Environmental activists have long been urging the government to stop the sale of shark fin which is commonly used in soup with some regions in Asia and especially in China.
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Extreme Global Weather Condition Is Caused By Climate Change – U.N.
United Nations’ (UN) scientists unveiled a report that man-made climate change has already boosted heatwaves and flood provoking rainfall and is likely to contribute to future natural disasters.
Wildlife Activists Urge Protection From Hunting Of Orange-spotted Tokay Geckos
Following an incidence in smuggling of the orange-spotted Tokay Gecko mainly for medicine in China, wildlife activists urge that the said lizard be protected under international laws.
The Philippines’ Puerto Princesa Underground River Is Named Among The World’s New Seven Wonders
South Korea’s Jeju Island, Indonesia’s Komodo, the Philippines’ Puerto Princesa Underground River, South Africa’s Table Mountain, The Amazon rainforest, Vietnam’s Halong Bay and Argentina’s Iguazu Falls were named among the world’s new seven wonders of nature, according to the New7Wonders foundation organizers of a global poll, citing provisional results.
Two Species Of Rhinoceros Are Already Extinct, The Rest Is Almost On The Verge Of Extinction
Rhinoceros have been hit hard in recent years. Their horns prized for dagger handles in the Middle East and traditional medicine in east Asia can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars on the black market.
Absence Of Arctic Sea Ice Starting Summer Of 2015, Threatens Polar Bear With Extinction
Starting the summer of 2015, it is predicted that the Arctic sea ice could disappear thus destroying the natural habitat of polar bears and other animals in the region, according to a leading British ocean expert.
Measuring Plant Consumption Of Carbon Dioxide Underscores Role In Regulating Climate
Plants form an important role of the worldwide carbon cycle in which carbon is continuously recycled and reused by plants and animals, the oceans and land.
Japan Proceeds With Its Annual Whale Hunt Despite Opposition
Japan’s whalers will proceed with its annual whale hunt despite resolute opposition and harassment from anti-whaling activists.
Death Rates Relative To Climate Change, Will Rise In Several European Countries
The European Respiratory Society’s Annual Congress in Amsterdam, forecasts that Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal will see the biggest climate induced increase in ozone related deaths over the next 60 years.
Yao Ming Persuades Chinese To Stop Patronizing Shark Fin Soup
Retired basketball player Yao Ming and British businessman Richard Branson have launched a campaign persuading Chinese to stop consuming shark fin soup to help save the dwindling shark population.