Tag Archives: biodiversity

Risky Arctic oil rush

Shell and other oil companies want to drill oil in the melting Arctic. It is a risky business for the nature and the climate.
BBC News 4 February 2013: Concerns raised over ‘useless’ Arctic oil spill plan

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Biodiversity and playing outdoors can prevent allergies

Plodding through muddy ditches and trudging regularly along forest trails may decrease one’s risk of developing allergies, as certain soil and plant bacteria can enhance the immune system when living on the skin, says the Finnish study.
Ilkka Hanski from the University of Helsinki and Tari Haahtela from the HUCH Skin and Allergy Hospital and their […]

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It’s the International Day for Marine Diversity

International Day for Biological Diversity 2012 dives this year to study Marine biodiversity. Join the adventure.

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Invasive species

Invasive species can be a problem for local ecosystems.
Cartoon for the magazine of the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation – ‘Luonnonsuojelija’.

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The Baltic Sea Challenge Cartoons

“Baltic Sea Challenge – Cities for a Healthier Sea” project encourages citizens and challenges organisations to join the work for improving the state of the Baltic Sea.

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