Archive for June, 2011
Green infrastructure – creating joined-up nature – Horticulture Week
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Green infrastructure – creating joined-up nature Horticulture Week Last month's Natural Environment White Paper for England brought in a slew of three-letter policy acronyms that, while not yet familiar, seek to put the natural world at the heart of regional development.
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Western Ghats sites get help from Unesco – Economic Times
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Western Ghats sites get help from Unesco Economic Times A meeting held in Paris recently concluded that there was no need to submit a revised nomination dossier, which was sought by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The final decision about inclusion in the list will be made in the … and more
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Nature photographer falls in love with Southeast Alaska when researching … – The Republic
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Nature photographer falls in love with Southeast Alaska when researching … The Republic The Washington-based nature photographer spent about two years hiking and boating through the Panhandle's backcountry, taking pictures and conducting research for “Salmon in the Trees,” a beautifully illustrated book that details the biological … and more
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Family’s gift to Canada honours spirit of man who found refuge here – Toronto Star
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Family's gift to Canada honours spirit of man who found refuge here Toronto Star “When he escaped as a soldier, he was trying to get home, crossing the countryside . He told us his secret: whenever you were in trouble, the place to go was a Jewish village. They would never turn you away
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The new royal watchers: young and celebrity-obsessed – Globe and Mail
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Globe and Mail The new royal watchers: young and celebrity-obsessed Globe and Mail Their ubiquitous images filling celebrity magazines and websites linger in the popular imagination and, in a way, supplant the need for fans to collect physical souvenirs the way previous generations might have. Kempton Lam is another new-style royal … and more
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Summer fun for the family – KVVU Las Vegas
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Summer fun for the family KVVU Las Vegas “Getting the kids outside and active is something we should all aspire to,” says Mary Seehafer Sears, author of Celebrating Family Traditions and a former editor of Child and House & Garden magazines . “I know people don't like to unplug their ..
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A life remembered: Jerry Kleutsch loved Madison and social justice – Shoreline Times
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Shoreline Times A life remembered: Jerry Kleutsch loved Madison and social justice Shoreline Times A perfectionist by nature , he was ideally suited for this work which demanded that he stamp final approval on the pages of Time, Life, Fortune, Sports Illustrated and People magazines prior to their being sent to press. His commitment to social issues …
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Conservation proposals being sought – Lewiston Sun Journal
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Conservation proposals being sought Lewiston Sun Journal BRUNSWICK – The Nature Conservancy is seeking initial proposals for a new round of competitive grants from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program. A total of $2 million will soon be available for those seeking to protect wetland and …
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Scientists create tranquillity formula to boost back-to-nature – Click Green
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Scientists create tranquillity formula to boost back-to- nature Click Green “When people are surrounded by images of nature and hear natural sounds rather than mechanical noises they find it easier to recover from stress. “Our research assessed what particular factors would improve tranquillity in green open spaces, … and more
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Bird fossils reveal life’s colourful chemistry – BBC News
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Bird fossils reveal life's colourful chemistry BBC News The pigments preserved in fossils, including a 120 million-year-old bird, have been revealed using X-rays.
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