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G8, Raising Pressure On Iran, Puts Oil Stocks On Standby
ReutersCAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight major economies raised the pressure on Iran on Saturday, signaling their readiness to tap into emergency oil stockpiles quickly this summer if tougher new sanctions on Tehran threaten to...Tags: Energy Saving, White House, Executive Branch, Commodity Markets, International Organizations
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New York Aquarium Accepting Applications for Summer Docents
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium is looking for aquatic animal lovers to join its team of dedicated docents. The aquarium’s docent program is made possible in part through partnership with National Grid – as part...
Tags: Queens (New York City), Technology, Science and Technology, Wildlife, Coney Island
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Adorable Otter Pups Debut At Prospect Park Zoo
The three otters were born in February to Dixie, a 3-year-old female, and Oogie, a 10-year-old male. The pups are the first North American river otters born in a New York City zoo or aquarium since 1956 at WCS’s Bronx Zoo. North American river...
Tags: New York City, Bronx (New York City), Wildlife, Endangered Species, Natural Resources
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Con Ed To Offer Rebates For Energy Efficient Appliances
pix11.com | @JuliaTheWriterCon Edison plans on motivating New Yorkers to choose ENERGY STAR® model air conditioners to escape this summer's heat with a $25 rebate. The models, which are optimized for energy efficiency, will help ease the burden of the pipes and wires on the...Tags: Consolidated Edison Incorporated, Energy Saving
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It's Your Money: How To Claim Missing Money
PIX11.comDid you know that state treasurers and other agencies are holding an estimated $50 billion worth of unclaimed funds that belong to millions of consumers nationwide? If you or family members are entitled to receive missing money or an unclaimed asset...Tags: Interior Policy, Finance, Contracts, Auction Service, Business
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Bigger Gorillas Better at Attracting Mates & Raising Young
Conservationists with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have found that larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to be more successful than smaller ones at attracting mates and...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Gardens and Parks, Endangered Species, Busch Gardens Orlando, National Parks
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877 Dolphins, Nearly 600 Birds Wash Up Dead in Peru
Authorities in Peru are investigating the death of over 538 pelicans, along with other birds, on the northern coast of the country, the Peruvian ministry of production said Sunday.
The new environmental investigation comes on the heels of an incident...Tags: CNN (tv network), Science and Technology, Peru, Ecosystems, Petroleum Industry
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Pasta for the Planet Comes to Arthur Avenue In Support of WCS Run for the Wild
The 4th annual WCS Run for the WildTM at the Bronx Zoo is right around the corner, and the restaurants on neighboring Arthur Avenue are rallying behind this year’s runners and walkers by offering a feast fit for a lion and a chance to carbo-load the...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, Belmont, Road Running, Elections, Endangered Species
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'Taste The Waste': Dumpster-Diving For Free, Edible Food
PIX11.comThe statistics seem too ludicrous to get your head around: - more than a billion tons of edible food are thrown away annually. - per capita edible food waste has increased by 50% since 1974. - discarded fresh food transforms itself into a...Tags: Documentary (genre), Global Warming, Brooklyn Heights
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Bronx Zoo Introduces 21 Indian Fruit Bats to JungleWorld
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo has added high-flyers to JungleWorld – 21 giant Indian fruit bats. Indian fruit bats are commonly known as greater Indian flying foxes because of their size, reddish-brown coat, large eyes, and...
Tags: Wildlife, Asia, Endangered Species, Manhattan (New York City), Malaysia
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Adorable Baby Giraffe Born At Bronx Zoo [PHOTOS]
pix11.com | @wpixThe Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has a new long-necked resident to show off to visitors – an adorable baby giraffe. The calf is still unnamed, and was born roughly 6 feet tall and weighing more than 100 lbs. The Baringo giraffe is expected...Tags: Bronx (New York City), Wildlife, Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Conservation
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Green Collar Jobs
We talk about blue collar jobs, but what about green collar jobs? What kind of Eco-friendly positions are sustainable in the world of sustainability?
Marni Majorelli tells us about her position as an ecological landscape designer. She shows us a model...Tags: New York City, Energy Saving, Flatbush
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