Sentences with phrase «endangered ecosystems»

This one of the five most endangered ecosystems on Earth (much more endangered than even the Amazon rain forest).

Goldman Environmental Prize recipients focus on protecting endangered ecosystems and species, combating destructive development projects, promoting sustainability, influencing environmental policies, and striving for environmental justice.

We'll see what it might take to preserve ancient, endangered ecosystems in the face of pressures from a global economy and a slew of looming 21st century threats.

I learned that the Everglades was one of the most endangered ecosystems on Earth.

Commercial logging and farming expansion has made the Congo rainforest one of the world's most endangered ecosystems (Flickr / rizzr)

As the journey begins, a silky female voiceover explains the core tenets of the New Protocol — the need to elaborate a new «spiritual relationship with the universe of pattern, matter and energy we call home» in an era where «religious extremism has turned into apocalyptic death cults» and belief in the afterlife means it is pointless to worry about climate change and endangered ecosystems.

«We have the largest remaining tract of one of the world's most endangered ecosystems, the tallgrass prairie, and we have a diversity of other grasslands that support many wildlife species.»

In addition to saving lives, stopping soot may also preserve endangered ecosystems, such as the mountain glaciers of the Himalayas and Karakoram or Arctic sea ice.

It concludes that the government's own guidelines for conserving endangered ecosystems, through the designation of sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), require that peat cutting should halt.

The species would concurrently facilitate the restoration and conservation of wetlands, which are one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world.»

The pine savannah is an endangered ecosystem and provides critical habitat for species such as the endangered Yellow - headed Parrot.

Americans should demand transparency about where the palm oil in all consumer products comes from — and take our money elsewhere when products endanger ecosystems.

It is an endangered ecosystem located within driving distance of our Maui vacation rentals.

What is the basis of your hope that modern industrial civilization will suddenly change its stripe and use all energy supplied to it to do only things that don't endanger ecosystems?

(04/28/2014) An Indonesian has won the world's most prestigious award for environmental activism for his efforts to fight illegal logging, forest encroachment for palm oil production, and a policy that would open up vast swathes of an endangered ecosystem for mining and industrial plantations.

We not only got a front row seat to some of the most stunning biological wonders of the world (like the huge marine iguanas pictured above), but received a portrait of a very endangered ecosystem — and the many forces fighting for and against its survival.

Being able to name a species after its threatened habit, he added, helps create a banner for the desperate needs of the endangered ecosystem.

Not exact matches

Submissions at the hearing revealed significant uncertainties on the effects of the project on primary productivity in the water ecosystems, impacts on endangered marine mammals, and impacts on existing indigenous and commercial fishing interests.

Consisting of 9000 acres, the Reserve protects unique ecosystems and vernal pools, as well as more than 200 species of native birds and 49 endangered, threatened or rare animal and plant species.

«Is it about saving endangered species, or preserving a functioning ecosystem?

Chinese officials staged a sudden about - face, acknowledging for the first time that the massive hydroelectric dam, sandwiched between breathtaking cliffs on the Yangtze River in central China, may be triggering landslides, altering entire ecosystems and causing other serious environmental problems — and, by extension, endangering the millions who live in its shadow.

In a column in The New York Times last October science writer George Johnson likened Hawaiian's opposition to the telescope to the Catholic Church's oppression of Galileo, and suggested that the indigenous protesters were pawns of environmentalists who «have learned that a few traditionally dressed natives calling for the return of sacred lands can draw more attention than arguments over endangered species and fragile ecosystems.»

In an article published in the upcoming issue, researchers challenge the role that FIFA and the Brazilian government play in protecting the environment, asking both to: protect 1,000 hectares of the critically endangered Caatinga ecosystem — the natural habitat for its World Cup mascot, Fuelco — for each goal scored in the World Cup.

The study is unique because it tests the emerging framework for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Ecosystems, which seeks to classify vulnerable ecosystems as «safe,» «threatened» or «endangerEcosystems, which seeks to classify vulnerable ecosystems as «safe,» «threatened» or «endangerecosystems as «safe,» «threatened» or «endangered.»

The United States and the United Nations are sending experts to Bangladesh to assess the impact and potential cleanup of a serious oil spill that threatens the Sundarbans, a globally important mangrove ecosystem and home to endangered river dolphins.

If California hopes to prevent further extinctions of native species of endangered fish, the state should abandon efforts to take desperate measures to save individual species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and instead look to bolster entire aquatic eendangered fish, the state should abandon efforts to take desperate measures to save individual species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and instead look to bolster entire aquatic eEndangered Species Act (ESA) and instead look to bolster entire aquatic ecosystems.

Managed relocation, or assisted migration, for climate change is a controversial topic because of the challenges of moving an endangered species and the potential harm it may cause in a new ecosystem.

«There are a myriad of ways that we can analyze plugs for a better understanding of marine ecosystems and these endangered animals.

But closely related tortoises from the neighboring Seychelles archipelago have been imported recently, and they have helped restore the island ecosystem, including bringing back the endangered local ebony trees.

If the spread of some species endangers others or damages ecosystems, we should study and respond to this on a case - by - case basis, without making any prejudgement.

Thousands of people gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, last week for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress to talk about Earth's ecosystems, endangered species and climate change.

Nevertheless, the future of these unique ecosystems is endangered by overfishing, loss of biodiversity and marine pollution.

Liquid Robotics» Wave Glider, an autonomous surface ocean robot, will be the core technology to conduct long - term environmental monitoring and surveillance of the Pacific's most diverse and endangered underwater ecosystems.

The Snow Leopard Trust and the Asian World Film Festival are joining forces to raise awareness for the endangered snow leopard and its ecosystem in the high mountains of Asia.

Since our founding five years ago, Revive & Restore has become a recognized and respected leader in guiding the responsible application of biotechnology to address conservation challenges for endangered species and ecosystems.

She's also part of a recovery team that works with the black - footed ferret, an endangered species that has an important role in the prairie ecosystem.

Air pollution is broadly defined as the presence in the air of any pollutant (or substance) that directly or indirectly endangers, interferes with, causes damages, degrades or alters human health, animal health, the environment, or ecosystems.

The Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) as well as the Snow Leopard Survival Strategy (2014) list illegal wildlife trade as one of the key threats facing this endangered cat and its prey species in the mountain ecosystems of its range 12 countries.

Plus I love the fact that part of the proceeds from this bracelet go towards The World Wide Wildlife Federation for Nature, which is a charity that works to protect endangered wildlife and ecosystems, and a cause that I full heartedly support.

Opponents claim the presence of the streaming giant is at odds with Cannes's ethos of supporting French cinemas; the French Federation of Film Distributors says it «endangers a whole ecosystem».

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But Paul Nicklen's Polar Obsession actually has far higher aspirations: the photojournalist author hopes his stunner of a book wakes us all to the endangered Antarctic and Arctic ecosystems.

Instead of revering the «bow in the cloud» of Genesis, that ancient sign of His promise never again to destroy Earth's living creatures, the cultists said to look to the white comet, to a new covenant in which animals didn't fit, and on one continent after another, they found ways to tip already endangered whole ecosystems toward their bowls of ashes.

With over 30 species of coral, some of which are listed as endangered, Olowalu Reef plays an important role in the local ecosystem.

Since 2009, NPS and Parks Conservancy staff have worked together to improve habitat for endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead trout, maintain habitat for threatened California red - legged frogs, decrease flooding on nearby roads, and create a self - sustaining ecosystem that requires minimal future intervention.

The goal of the project — begun in 2009 and estimated to take four years to complete — is to make the creek a functional, self - sustaining ecosystem once again by realigning the creek; restoring wetlands, an intermittent tidal lagoon, and dunes; and also creating and maintaining habitat for sustainable populations of the endangered coho salmon and threatened steelhead trout.

One day you're on top of ancient Mayan ruins and the next you're up close and personal with two endangered animals in completely different ecosystems.

Marine debris pollutes aquatic ecosystems, endangers wildlife, and impacts human health and safety.

Less restrictive measures would have the potential for introduction of non-native species that could adversely effect many species and / or endanger the islands ecosystems.

Locations like the Barrier Island Sanctuary helps visitors learn more about the island's ecosystem and endangered animals through an interactive exhibit in the heart of Melbourne.