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Big dry and legal doubts fuel progress to new forest burn boom in Brazil
High temperatures, low humidity and uncertainty over the future of forest laws are fuelling a boost in forest fires over much of Brazil.
Fuzzy diplomacy: more than 25,000 apply for “Pambassador” post
In what’s shaping up to be one of the world’s most sought-after jobs, over 25,000 hopefuls have applied in only one week for the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to spend one month taking care of giant pandas in China’s southwest.
Sustainable farming options snap open for bivalves
Two sets of global standards – one for pangasius farming and the other for bivalve farming – were finalized today by the Aquaculture Dialogues.
They were developed over the past three years by 1,000 farmers, scientists, conservationists and others with a shared vision of minimizing the negative impact pangasius or bivalve farming can have on the environment, farm workers and surrounding communities.
Tigers call for roar of support
To save the world's remaining wild tigers, WWF is not asking people to stand-up and be heard - but asking them for a roar of support.
Historic high seas declaration at risk
Last minute reservations from four countries may sink the historic announcement of a network of marine protected areas over key areas of the mid-Atlantic Ridge and basin which was scheduled for the North-East Atlantic environment summit later this month.

