Author Archives: Seppo

It’s International Day for Biodiversity!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Seppo

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
You also can follow United Nations Decade on Biodiversity and Positive Visions for Biodiversity on Facebook.

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Basic Earth Day info

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Seppo

I just got my site spring cleaned, redesigned and updated. Some details still need some tuning. If here’s something funny or wrong, please let me know. Now I have to go and help to finish the spring cleaning of our house.
Happy Earth Day 2011!

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World Water Day 2011

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Seppo

International World Water Day 2011 theme is Water for cities: responding to the urban challenge.

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Plight of the Bumblebee

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Seppo

When you look at a bumblebee doodling around in the meadow, it doesn’t look pretty effective part of the food chain. Actually bumblebees, bees and other pollinators are extremely important both wild plants and cultivated crops. UN is alarmed at huge decline in bee numbers.
“The way humanity manages or mismanages its nature-based assets, including pollinators, […]

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British government wants to sell off public forests

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Seppo

One third of British woodland is publicly owned. The government has revealed plans to privatise these forests and woodlands. The sell-off plan has evoked widespread protests. The majority of the British are against the sell-off plans. The Guardian reports:
“A YouGov poll has found that 84% of people agreed the woods and forests should be kept […]

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