Cities Should Do More to Protect Nature – UN SPAIN: October 9, 2008 BARCELONA, Spain – The world’s burgeoning cities must do more to safeguard animals and plants by increasing parkland, planting trees and recycling resources, the UN’s top biodiversity official said on Wednesday. “The battle for life… Continue reading
Indonesia Papua Forests Seen Under Palm Oil Threat INDONESIA: October 9, 2008 JAKARTA – Indonesia must do more to save pristine rainforests in Papua from destruction, particularly with plans to open up huge tracts of land to develop palm oil plantations, environmentalists said on Wednesday. The rapidly… Continue reading
Forest CO2 Storage Plans Should Aid Poor – Alliance SPAIN: October 9, 2008 BARCELONA, Spain – Forest protection can help fight climate change but any UN-led projects must also ease poverty and safeguard rights of indigenous peoples, an international alliance said on Wednesday. The group, spanning 250… Continue reading
FYI-From Denver, Colorado-Events for Columbus Day/Indigenous Resistance. Hi of people could not open my previous attachment for the events this Saturday, so I am trying, again. Sorry for the incovenience. Glenn Some of the events for the week: 1. RACE, RESISTANCE AND THE COLUMBIAN LEGACY Join nationally-known activist… Continue reading