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In Palm Oil’s Wake: an interview with Robert Hii

by Kathryn Pardo

There are already 8 million acres of land cleared for palm oil plantations in Indonesia and 9 million in Malaysia, and, according to Rainforest Action Network, the Indonesian government is already planning…

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- Aug 19, 2013
Malama `Aina: Taking Care of the Land
Malama `Aina: Taking Care of the Land

by Tannyr Carnes

The Hawaiian Islands are unique in that they are both inhabited and extremely isolated. This contributes to the complexity of their habitats and, ultimately, their vulnerability. Each island has a unique…

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- Jun 19, 2013
How Craft Beer Can Save the World
How Craft Beer Can Save the World

by Jessica Schmonsky

Beer is an ancient beverage with roots growing as far back as the fifth millennia BC. Since malts and hops and barley were first brewed together, the recipe for this popular beverage has endured some drastic…

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- Jun 13, 2013
Dead or Alive: The Promise of Tourism for Shark Conservation
Dead or Alive: The Promise of Tourism for Shark Conservation

by Brad Nahill

When many people hear the words shark and tourism in the same sentence, the first thing they think of is how to avoid these creatures of the deep. The second thing is the ubiquitous image of a small diver…

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- May 07, 2013
Nature is Dying
Nature is Dying

by Kimberley R. Williams

Izilwane teamed up with American University and the School of Communication's Visual Literacy class, taught by Kimberley R. Williams. After watching the film Call of Life, students determined…

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- Apr 18, 2013
Conservation Biology and Artistic Expression
Conservation Biology and Artistic Expression

by Nezam Ardalan

The decision to pursue conservation biology came after an incredible and intense 14 months of traveling through South America. There was no one moment or epiphany, no strike of clarity, just a slow and…

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- Mar 19, 2013
Tiger Tourism: Can Travel Help Save These Big Cats?
Tiger Tourism: Can Travel Help Save These Big Cats?

by Brad Nahill

Tigers are one of the most charismatic and beautiful animals on earth. They are the world’s largest cat and can live across a wide range of habitats, from mountains to coastal wetlands. Most of the world’s…

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- Feb 20, 2013
Allison Argo: filmmaker, conservationist
Allison Argo: filmmaker, conservationist

by Mary Bates

Raised in a theatrical family, filmmaker Allison Argo learned early on the art of storytelling. And when she met Ivan, a 27-year-old gorilla held in a 14-by-14 foot concrete cell in a mall in Tacoma, Washington,…

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- Jan 28, 2013
The Impact of El Salvador’s Ban on Consumption of Sea Turtles
The Impact of El Salvador’s Ban on Consumption of Sea Turtles

by Brad Nahill

In the hopes of reversing the tide of wildlife loss, the government of El Salvador enacted a ban on the consumption, sale, and possession of sea turtles, their eggs, and their parts for purposes other…

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- Dec 02, 2012
The Great Salmon Tour Project
The Great Salmon Tour Project

by Peter Berulf Johnsen

Salmon and trout are some of the most well-known fish species worldwide. They are in grocery stores and on menus, and there are entire outfitters built around giving anglers a great salmon fishing experience.…

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- Sep 17, 2012
My Pantanal: The Movie
My Pantanal: The Movie

by Catherine Meyer

Join Panthera and young cowboy Aerenilso as they explore the ranches and wetlands of western Brazil, looking for the elusive jaguar. This short film addresses some of the concerns of local ranchers and…

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- Sep 10, 2012
Q&A with Sean Carnell of Tigers for Tigers
Q&A with Sean Carnell of Tigers for Tigers

by George Stevens

George Stevens sits down with Sean Carnell, a Senior at Clemson University and President of Tigers for Tigers, an organization which is partnering with other universities to form the National Tiger Coalition.…

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- Aug 15, 2012

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