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Diana Boase THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE: 101 SOLUTIONS

We know how to tackle the climate crisis. The technologies, the policies, the lifestyle changes - most are already being implemented somewhere on our planet. All that we lack is the political will, so that they might be implemented everywhere, and much more rapidly. I say this with some confidence, having just spent two years researching and writing The Climate Challenge: 101 Solutions to Global Warming, which will be in bookshops by mid to late November. (New Society Publishers) The warnings… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on November 11, 2009 at 8:52pm — No Comments

Diana Boase Five Ways to Help Save the Planet

Here are five simple things you can do—in 30 minutes or less—to help protect the environment and save Planet Earth. Invest half an hour to protect the environment by changing how you live each day.......... You may not be able to reduce global warming, end pollution and save endangered species single-handedly, but by choosing to live an earth-friendly lifestyle you can do a lot every day to help achieve those goals. And by making wise choices about how you live, and the amount o… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on September 15, 2009 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Diana Boase Subject: The bobcat and the fawn

The Jesusita Fire in Santa Barbara , CA this year caused these two to take shelter together. The fawn is about 3 days old and the bobcat about 3 weeks. They immediately bonded and snuggled together under a desk in the Santa Barbara County Dispatch Office for several hours. Animal Planet is reporting the bobcat kitten was rescued near Arnold Schwarzenegger's ranch, where it was dehydrated and near death. They rescued the fawn during the wildfire. Although wild animals, especially of separate sp… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on September 10, 2009 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Diana Boase What it means to be in Panama

If you are a wildlife lover like us, Panama is a fantastic place to live or visit. Everyday presents so many photographic opportunities. We live in the province of Chiriqui, which is the area on the southern Pacific Ocean side of the Continental Divide. There is a wonderful drive over to the otherside, bringing you upon the coast Caribbean Sea and the myriad of islands at the world famous Bocas del Toro. Chiriqui also borders Costa Rica, so as you can see there is so much to do and see here, if… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on September 9, 2009 at 6:55am — No Comments

cyndi Creative image hosting that is free and Eco Friendly

Recently I started a business that creates products from recycled material. We use all kinds of things from clothing to leftover wood. Any way I was researching the net for services that would help me promote my business with out costing me anything. I found several other businesses that promised you the world and then charged you for the country! I sell products from our site on etsy, craigslist, ebay, and so on and you all know that if your not on the top or on top of the game your not going t… Continue

Added by cyndi on July 30, 2009 at 11:49am — 1 Comment

Michael Bamboo Cycles - Why can't we do this in Panama?

From bush to bike - a bamboo revolution A bamboo bicycle can take over a week to make by hand By Kieron Humphrey Lusaka On the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia, next year's crop of bicycles is being watered by Benjamin Banda. "We planted this bamboo last year," he says, "and now the stems are taller than me. When it's ready we'll cut it, cure it and then turn it into frames." Mr Banda, is the caretaker for Zambikes, a company set up by two Californians and two Zambian… Continue

Added by Michael on July 26, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Diana Boase Wow!! Moment ~ Dramatic moment a stingray takes flight from hungry killer whale

A friend emailed me this article this morning. It seems many of you are shy to post but if you look for the "Quick Add" on right (just under settings) you can see a drop down menu for easy posting of anything interesting. anyway the following is a Wow moment! With the predator lurking close behind, the intended prey takes flight - quite literally. This flying stingray was trying to avoid the attentions of the aptly-named killer whale, which was ready to take a bite out of the fish when the sti… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on June 26, 2009 at 10:09am — No Comments

Diana Boase Injured Anteater

Today as we traveled along our favorite stretch of road between home and Boquete, we stopped abruptly when we notice an anteater attempting to cross the road. He/she was obviously suffering from a painful front paw. we Got out of the car and of course it turned to escape back into the safety of the undergrowth. We managed to take some photos. Michael took the better ones and these I have posted today. We hope the anteater will not attempt to cross the road again and will recover in the secluded… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on June 4, 2009 at 9:03pm — No Comments

Michael The Red Squirrel fight in the UK 'needs teamwork'

The grey squirrel has forced the red squirrel out of many areas of England Better co-ordination is needed to save the red squirrels in northern England, say conservationists. Dozens of local organisations are helping trap and cull grey squirrels, which threaten the UK's native red. In recent years, the Red Squirrel Protection Partnership (RSPP) has joined the fight and says it has culled 23,000 greys. The smaller groups have welcomed its work, but some want the RSPP to provide more informati… Continue

Added by Michael on May 12, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments

Diana Boase What is an Ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a natural unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms (biotic factors) in an area functioning together with all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment. An ecosystem is a completely independent unit of interdependent organisms which share the same habitat. Ecosystems usually form a number of food webs which show the interdependence of the organisms within the ecosystem. Ecosystem services are “fundamental life-support services upon which hu… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on April 28, 2009 at 7:48am — No Comments

Michael Great News for the Grey Whale :-)

Conservation campaigners are hailing a victory for the "critically endangered" grey whale. The groups have won agreement from some oil and gas companies in Russian waters to end seismic work, giving grey whales a chance to breed undisturbed. The cessation comes in response to research showing how oil exploration can alter the behaviour of gray whales. However, a number of firms have refused to stop exploration work planned for the breeding season. Feeding season The WWF and Pacific Environm… Continue

Added by Michael on April 26, 2009 at 7:14pm — No Comments

Michael Why are we here?

What is the purpose of a social networking site? What are we doing with this site? Why are we here? Are we really interested in nature, conservation, ecology and in other peoples experiences? Social networking sites (like Eco Watch) are internet based sites where people of similar interests can get together from all parts of the world and from any culture to make friendships, exchange ideas, share experiences and help promote shared values and concerns. When we started Eco Watch we hoped th… Continue

Added by Michael on April 23, 2009 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

Diana Boase History of the April 22nd Earth Day

History of the April 22 Earth Day Earth day symbol In September 1969 at a conference in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin announced that in spring 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration on the environment. This occurred during a time of great concern about overpopulation and when there was a strong movement towards "Zero Population Growth." Nelson viewed the stabilization of the nation's population as an important aspect of environ… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on April 22, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Fabian Buchner sleep

For more information visit my sleep news, articles and reviews site.

Even though many people find ways to live through it, [kw]sleep deprivation[/kw} is more damaging than you might think. Irritability, drowsiness and slow reflexes and reactions are the most common symptoms that we see, because these symptoms can occur with very small amounts of sleep deprivation. Even such a small amount of sleep deprivation as missing a few hours sleep one nig

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Added by Fabian Buchner on March 25, 2009 at 12:46am — No Comments

Michael It shows it can work when working with nature, not against it

UK Farm schemes boost hare numbers Changes in farming methods had harmed hare numbers Farms with wildlife-friendly schemes have helped numbers of brown hares increase by more than a third, the Wildlife Trusts have said. The hares have suffered declines in numbers of 75% in the past 50 years, the Trusts say. On 60 farms taking part in the scheme, numbers have increased by 35% from 167 last year to 225 this year. Farmers are leaving wide grass margins in arable fields where the grass grows lo… Continue

Added by Michael on February 22, 2009 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Michael Wonderful, wonderful short video you should all see

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7869257.stm This link will take you all to the BBC website where there is a short video showing Narwhals swimming. Its tear-jerkingly wonderful. Please comment on this or anything else we are trying to get you to acknowledge and join in. Take care and be well everyone. Michael Continue

Added by Michael on February 10, 2009 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Fabian Buchner affiliate program

Herbal affiliate programs can be promoted via search engine optimization. search engine optimization is a time tested method. Create a website that targets your keyword (that is that is fits the product that the herbal affiliate program is offering) and then go after

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Added by Fabian Buchner on January 28, 2009 at 6:32pm — No Comments

Michael Whaling, is it really necessary ?

A report from the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7854705.stm Iceland's fisheries ministry has issued whaling quotas substantially enlarged from those in previous years, as the government prepares to leave office. The quotas would allow catching of 100 minke whales and 150 fin whales annually for the next five years. The incoming interim administration is likely to be led by parties opposed to whaling, and may cancel the move. The move comes just after details emerged of an eventu… Continue

Added by Michael on January 27, 2009 at 5:54pm — No Comments

Elisa Auer hgh

As anyone can clearly see, human growth and development varies greatly from person to person. Genetic as well as environmental factors influence the hormones responsible for human growth. Arguably, the most important of these is simply called human growth hormone or

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Added by Elisa Auer on January 26, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Diana Boase DENMARK ........WHAT A DISGRACE! please sign and forward!

See Discussion Subject: FW: DENMARK ........WHAT A DISGRACE! please sign and forward! If you can’t look at these disturbing photos taken in Denmark (a supposedly civilised country..a part of the European Union) Please scroll to the bottom and sign the petition.... This is a ritual in which all young men participate, to mark their transition to adulthood...... WHAT A TRULY DISGUSTING &… Continue

Added by Diana Boase on January 6, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

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