Britain’s ‘big cat X files’ revealed
Mar/100
The head of the government agency responsible for investigating big cat sightings has said he believes they do exist. A dossier listing more than 100 …
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"Snowball Earth" theory confirmed
Mar/100
A new find showing that the equator was once covered in ice is being hailed as proof of a snowball Earth. The theory is based on the idea that Earth w…
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Koalas are Disappearing from Australia
Nov/090
Australia’s koalas are in trouble. Scientists from the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) have evidence of a drastic decline in Australia’s wild koala population and are requesting protection from the government.
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Australia boycotts Left 4 Dead 2
Sep/090
Gabe Newell may be going to Australia, but his latest game, Left 4 Dead 2, is not. The Australian government has refused classification to the upcoming zombie shooter’s “realistic, frenetic and unrelenting violence.” Because the Australian ratings system doesn’t offer an 18+ rating for games, Left 4 Dead 2 joins the growing list of games banned by the government.
While Valve is unlikely to look upon this decision favorably, it can turn this ban into a marketing bullet point. The first game received a MA15 rating, meaning Left 4 Dead 2 must have a totally noticeable and sequel-worthy increase in violence. Doesn’t that warrant another $60 purchase (for those of you outside Australia)?
[Thanks, Jake and Dai!]
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World’s Largest Contract Caterer Bans 69 Endangered Fish From Menus
Jul/090
In a move praised by environmentalists fighting to protect vulnerable species, thousands of restaurants across the UK and Ireland have taken 69 fish off their menus.
The Compass Group, world’s largest contract caterer, is setting an example in addressing fisheries’ sustainability and helping to reduce demand for over-exploited fish. According to today’s Guardian, the 69 species on the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) “Fish to Avoid” list will no longer be served at 6,500 outlets across the UK and Ireland supplied by Compass.
Head of conservation at MCS, Simon Brockington, in the same article, praised the company’s decision, calling it a “crucial step in ensuring the long-term survival of vulnerable fisheries.”
Currently, a decision on whether or not to offer “official advice” to consumers on eating ethically is under consideration by the government’s Food Standards Agency. If the agency moves forward with the decision, it will encourage consumers not to buy or eat endangered fish,as well as direct them to the MCS and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
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Italian Wind Farms, Golden Eagle Under Threat
Jul/090
Wind farms in Italy threaten to wipe out the Golden Eagle, farmers` organisation Coldiretti and national environmental organisations declared recently. As concern about climate change and sustainable, eco-friendly alternative energy grows, it‘s surprising that an industry with so much potential – the wind industry – is under fire from environmental groups.
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