Sustaining the variety of life

Article Abstract:

Protecting biodiversity, whether in remote forests or in the concentrated hot spots on land and in the oceans is achievable. Some of the inexpensive measures are suggested that would ensure preservation of some two dozen scientifically determined locations such as coastal forest near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil toward maintaining Earth's biodiversity.

United States, Protection and preservation, Sustainable development, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Environmental issue

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Green is good

Article Abstract:

Environmental organization World Resources Institute has entered a partnership with BP Amoco, General Motors and Monsanto to promote the 'Safe Climate, Safe Business' initiative. The group was formed to become an example on how the business community can help in saving the environment.

Management, Environmental associations, Business enterprises, Environmental policy, Corporate social responsibility, World Resources Institute

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Experimental flooding in Grand Canyon

Article Abstract:

Jet tubes at Glen Canyon Dam were opened on Mar. 26, 1996 in an effort to improve the environment in and around the Colorado River. The flooding restored backwater habitats needed for spawning fish and also deposited sand above the normal high-water line.

Environmental aspects, Floods, Grand Canyon

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