INDEPENDENT – STEVE CONNOR
A third of the world’s coral species are threatened with extinction, according to an international study that revealed rapid and alarming deterioration in the state of coral reefs over the past 10 years.
Many will have disappeared by the end of the century unless global warming, pollution and over-fishing are curbed, warned scientists [...]
July 13, 2008
Coral Reefs Face Extinction
July 13, 2008
Fears for future of African elephant as UN prepares to legalise China ivory sales
THE TELEGRAPH – VIKKI MILLER
The UN is on the brink of legalising the sale of ivory to China, bringing renewed fears for the survival of the African elephant.
Succumbing to the massive Chinese demand for ivory carvings and trinkets is likely to give an enormous boost to the illegal, poaching-based trade, conservationists have warned.
They say if [...]
