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Should the Military Force Protect the Environment?

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Thought-provoking article in the Boston Globe.some green thinkers are now coming to a surprising conclusion: In exceptional circumstances, they say, the only effective way to protect the environment may be at the barrel of a gun. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs.

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Guy Who Trained Flipper Protests Dolphin Slaughter

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Today, the man who trained Flipper for the popular 1960s TV series is crusading against the slaughter of dolphins in Japan, captured by hidden cameras in a chilling documentary called “The Cove” that’s being shown at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Tags: oceans captivity dolphin Gretchen the animal hater.

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The First Bird Tracking Station Is Up and Running in Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

Swarms of swallows zip past and a crazy train of Chimney Swifts can stretch from horizon to horizon. The first concern is the most important, the vital knowledge, because we can’t protect and preserve populations of migratory bird species if we don’t know where they stop to rest and refuel. What do they eat?

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Possible New Sonar Rules to Protect Marine Life

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If approved, those measures would be in effect from 2010 to 2015 for the Navy's training area in the Pacific Ocean off the Washington, Oregon and Northern California coasts. Tags: seattle navy marine life whales pacific northwest. On the negative side.

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National Security or Whale Protection? Supreme Court Says Whales Lose

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said Wednesday at a Supreme Court argument over the Navy’s use of sonar in training exercises off the coast of Southern California. Tags: us supreme court whale sonar military. Roberts Jr. Now, I think that’s a pretty clear balance,” Chief Justice Roberts said. “Now,

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Trainer Tips for Canine Co-Workers

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Letting Fido tag along on your next trip to the park, pet store or café patio, will help them become more acclimated to new people, places and animals. Plan, Prepare and Protect : Plan ahead and check with your co-workers to make sure everyone is allergy-free and comfortable with dogs.

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Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect

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The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare. It is now law as of March 1.