Environment
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- The Rainforest Alliance
- An international nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of tropical forests. Their mission is to develop and promote economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to rainforest destruction through education, research and cooperative partnerships with businesses, governments and local peoples.
- 602
- Range Watch
- Mission is to reduce the economic and ecological impact of commercial grazing on US public lands. Specializes in multimedia (video and audio) presentations as a tool to educate environmentalists, politicians, and the general public.
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- RangeNet
- A network of individuals who are working to improve the ecological conditions of America's public rangelands. With directory of members, project planning, and public-access discussion forums.
- 604
- Nex: No Extinction
- A non-governmental organization created to defend and preserve the life of endangered wild felines in Brazil. Includes information about the species and the major threats to them, project news, and contact details.
- 605
- Bushmeat Project Bibliography
- A working bibliography on hunting and bushmeat commerce in West and Central Africa.
- 607
- BBC News | Surge in Zimbabwe elephant poaching
- Reports of elephants being killed illegally are a setback for those who want a renewal of the treaty authorising the export of ivory. (November 27, 1999)
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- BBC News | Shoot an elephant, save a species
- Conservationists say protecting the endangered African elephant may involve killing many of the species. (March 18, 1999)
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- Moonlit Sanctuary
- Endangered Australian animals park active in conservation education, research, and breeding. Located in Pearcedale, near Melbourne.
- 610
- Surfrider Foundation Australia
- Work for the protection and enhancement of Australia's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
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- Preliminary Translation of Clean Air Act
- A full translation of the Czech Clean Air act. Additional formats available on the same webpage. The translation has not been approved by the government.
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- OREN - Otway Ranges Environment Network
- The Otway Ranges Environment Network (OREN) comprises individuals and groups who care about environmental issues in the Otway region of Victoria..
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- House of Commons: Science and Technology Seventh Report: Light Pollution and Astronomy
- A report, published by Parliament in 2003, outlining what action needs to be taken by all levels of government to regulate photopollution. [Also available in PDF at ./747.pdf .]
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- Forestry in Tasmania
- A contribution to the sustainability of forestry debate. Includes links to "for" and "against" articles and opinions on the sites of environmental, government and industry organisations, aiming to help readers understand the complexities of the discussion.
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- California Department Of Transportation Lighting Manual
- Restricts wattage, height and shielding on highway lighting.
- 617
- Maryland -- Task Force to Study Lighting Efficiency and Light Pollution in Maryland
- Resolution to create a taskforce to combat light pollution in the state.
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- Maryland Outdoor Lighting Study Bill - Draft Legislation
- Bill to enact lighting taskforce in the state.