FACTBOX-Developments in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
FACTBOX-Developments in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Source: Reuters July 30 (Reuters) – Here are some developments in BP Plc’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the largest offshore oil disaster in U.S. history. TOP DEVELOPMENTS …
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Mai Po Marshes, Hong Kong
Mai Po Marshes is an internationally renowned wetland reserve in Hong Kong. Charles Frew, presenter of Explore Wild Hong Kong, visits to learn about the reserve, and see birds, crabs, and air breating fishh
Voices: Common Loon
Experience the quintessential sound of the North Woods as described by Macaulay Library Audio Curator, Greg Budney. Illustrated with beautiful photographs by Marie Read: www.marieread.com and audio recordings by Steve Pantle. Learn more about Common Loons at All About Birds www.allaboutbirds.org To explore more audio recordings visit the Macaulay Library: macaulaylibrary.org
Lenny Kravitz “Greed and Convenience” responsible for spill
Local resident of New Orleans blames “Greed and Convenience” for triggering one of the biggest environmental catastrophes of our life time. This area Lenny says is the “Soul of America” and has taken some hard knocks recently. He believes in the spirit of the community and it’s ability to bounce back but acknowledges this will be a tough battle. The locals are terribly impacted and Lenny joined Gulf Aid to help raise money for the fisherman affected as well as wetland restoration efforts. Please visit LennyKravitz.com for more information and how to donate to Gulf Aid.
Resident Evil 5 – Mercenaries – Missile Area DUO 913k failed run
Players: Noctis VIII Sp33dd34m0n (POV) FAIL RUN! My Partner also recorded and uploaded the run, what surprised me a bit, but yea its kind of funny that I kill the last guy before he takes the 30s timer. So I decided to upload also my point of view to make it complete.
Llanos of Venezuela – part 1
An adventurous trip in the Llanos of Venezuela undertook by two crazy Italians!
Mandarin Ducks
www.birdsinyourownbackyard.com – Mandarin ducks filmed at The London Wetland Centre.
Marsh Cleanup Bid May Hurt More Than Help
Marsh Cleanup Bid May Hurt More Than Help
The furious effort to cleanse Gulf Coast marshes of oil leaking from the BP well blowout has some crews using techniques that may do permanent damage to the fragile wetlands, according to a NOAA contractor who is a veteran of 30 oil spills. read more
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Hungry Goats Help Save Bog Turtles
Rare bog turtles are getting help from some unlikely environmentalists: sheep and goats that snack on woody and invasive plants. Jorge Ribas visits the turtles’ wetland home.
Gulf Tides: Episode 3 – Wildlife in distress and dispersants – June 15, 2010
3rd episode in an ongoing series documenting BP’s oil drilling disaster, and its impacts on the Gulf ecosystem and coastal communities. Featuring underwater images of dispersed oil, oiled brown pelicans and shots of wetlands affected by BP’s crude, and interviews with Clint Guidry with the Louisiana Shrimp Association, commercial fisherman Raymond “Bozo” Couture, Aaron Viles and Matt Rota with the Gulf Restoration Network. Narrated by Tim Robbins. Created by the Gulf Restoration Network and NOLA Image Works with support from the VItalogy Foundation.
