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Welcome to the world of rhino conservation

Adam Welz

March 18, 2015 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia

There are only five northern white rhinos left in existence - all in captivity and unable to breed. Researchers work to identify the most valuable solution to rhino poaching in order to prevent the animal from going extinct.

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Fish Farm of the Future Goes Vegetarian to Save Seafood

Alan Jeffries

February 23, 2015 |

Bloomberg |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

To avoid depleting the oceans, fish farms should consider feed that is ethically sourced—or even vegetarian. Feeding fish a completely vegetarian diet makes fish farms more sustainable and avoids relying on feeder-fish, which can absorb toxins from their environment. Two X Sea, a California-based company, has developed a vegetarian fish food made from food staples that can be grown on land and sourced from within the US.

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How Highway Underpasses are Saving Panthers in Florida

Melissa Gaskill

August 14, 2014 |

Mental Floss |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

According to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are fewer than 180 panthers left in the state due to high rates of animal-vehicle collision. Now, the state is trying to prevent further harming the species by introducing specially designed technology, including highway underpasses and roadside animal detection systems.

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The Roads Scholar

Benjamin Goldfarb

August 13, 2014 |

High Country News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

Many wildlife are killed each year as they are hit by cars when crossing highways. Montana built crossing structures over high risk sections of highways, such as grass covered tunnels, for animals to cross safely and reduce car accidents.

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On Columbia, ‘just add water' seems to be working

Lynda V. Mapes

August 02, 2014 |

The Seattle Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Brewster, Washington

New water management technology implemented along the Columbia has significantly helped the fish population - specifically salmon - return to healthy numbers and has restored much of the community and industry that revolves around the river, including for native peoples.

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Home on the range

Benjamin Goldfarb

April 01, 2014 |

Earth Island |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Alberta

A robust population of grizzly bears can be an indicator of healthy land; however, the bears also can destroy grain bins, consume vegetation, and kill livestock. Ranchers work with the Canadian government and local conservation groups to protect their resources with bear-proof grain bins and electric fences.

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Coral cultivation offers hope to devastated western Indian Ocean reefs

Wanjohi Kabukuru

March 29, 2014 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Seychelles, Roche Caiman, Victoria

Warming water has led to the collapse of coral reef systems in the western Indian Ocean, essential to fisheries, protecting shorelines, and reducing beach erosion and sea-level rise. Marine scientists from Nature Seychelles, as part of an international project to protect and restore the reefs, are promoting varieties of coral that they have found to be resistant to the rise in temperature.

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Good News for Animals in Nepal: A Full Year Without Poaching

Laurel Neme

March 12, 2014 |

National Geographic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nepal, Bharatpur

Bucking the worldwide trend, Nepal continues its successful fight against poaching, thanks to a multilayered system of information gathering, enforcement, and swift justice.

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In Grizzly country, what do you do with a dead cow?

Benjamin Goldfarb

February 10, 2014 |

Modern Farmer |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Montana

When cattle die on ranches in Montana, they can attract grizzly bears that can come dangerously close landowners, ranches, and living livestock. Blackfoot Challenge, a coalition of ranchers and landowners who work with the government, collects and composts dead cattle into odorless woodchips. These woodchips are effective at repurposing carcasses into high-way side revegetation projects.

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Bringing Back the Night: A Fight Against Light Pollution

Paul Bogard

August 19, 2013 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: France, Paris

More people are beginning to acknowledge the adverse effects of light pollution on wildlife and human health alike, as countries like France are enacting light ordinances to restrict the use of lights at night. Along with an added benefit of cutting carbon emissions, these ordinances require businesses to turn off lights at night after employees leave, and for billboards to cut light as well.

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