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The Wildlife Conservation Society released a list this week of some "unsung" victims of climate change , including some species that are just now beginning to feel the effects of Earth's worsening climate situation.The issue is especially timely given that world leaders are currently meeting in Copenhagen , Denmark , to brainstorm how to fight global warming. And the United Nations plans to launch the " International Year of Biodiversity" in 2010 to highlight the ongoing loss of flora and fauna species worldwide.SLIDESHOW: Animals threatened by climate changeSome of the threatened animals are:Flamingoes: This group is strongly affected by declines in the availability and quality of wetland habitat in the Caribbean, South America, Asia and Africa , where flamingoes live.Hawksbill turtles: The biology of these ocean-dwelling reptiles depends strongly on the temperature of their environment. As oceans become warmer, more female than male turtles are born, skewing the sex ratio and endange...
Study: Warming May Threaten Lake TahoeMonday, March 24, 2008E-Mail Print Share:RENO, Nev. A new study predicts water circulation in Lake Tahoe is being dramatical...
In the past few years, omega-3 fatty acids have become increasingly popular with their numerous amounts of health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids work as an anti-infla...
In the past few years, omega-3 fatty acids have become increasingly popular with their numerous amounts of health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids work as an anti-infla...
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Idaho's poor get donated fish, but not warningWednesday, January 28, 2009 By JOHN MILLER, Associated Press WriterE-Mail Print ShareBOISE, Idaho An Idaho food bank...
Study: Warming May Threaten Lake TahoeTuesday, March 25, 2008E-Mail Print Share:RENO, Nev. A new study predicts water circulation in Lake Tahoe is being dramatica...
Baltimore Named U.S. Fittest City, Chicago FattestFriday, January 06, 2006E-Mail Print Share:BALTIMORE Baltimore has been named America's fittest city, with Chica...