California's peregrine paradox
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The peregrine falcon was thought to be making a comeback in California, but along California's coast there is evidence of devastating chemical pollution of the bird's habitat. Exposure to DDT and other chemicals has made the shells of the birds' eggs extremely thin. Even in the interior of the state, only one in four eggs manages to hatch. The bird's preservation depends on its being listed as endangered on a region-by-region basis.
Publication Name: Greenpeace (Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0899-0190
Year: 1992
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Go climb a waterfall
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The Uncompahgre Gorge, an artificial waterfall and ice-climbing park in Ouray CO, was built in 1994 to begin a trend in the sport. For several reasons, not least of which is the danger it involves, ice climbing was a mere fringe sport. However, the thrill that it offers has began to make the sport highly popular among executives, rock climbers and teenagers.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 1998
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Cappuccino in the cornfield
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Increasing numbers of urban residents are moving to rural areas. This can cause major, and sometimes unwanted, change in the rural communities. Differing values, attitudes and experiences all contribute to the tension. Conversely, some city immigrants have positive impacts on their new towns.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1998
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