Unsafe Water Kills More People than War: Study
planetsave.com — A new study commissioned by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) demonstrates that unclean water for drinking as well as for sanitation services is responsible for more deaths than all forms of violence, including war. (Submitted by BeShirtHappy) More...
China to Ban Eating Cats and Dogs
planetsave.com — It’s the nation’s first law against such animal abuse. But if the law is passed, people who eat either animal could face fines of up to $730 or 15 days in jail. Organizations involved the practices could face fines up to 100-times as much. (Submitted by emecks) More...
14 Deer Die in One Nite at Zoo under Mysterious Circumstance
planetsave.com — According to reports, 13 cheetal and one swamp deer died Friday evening under “mysterious circumstances” at the Kanpur Zoo. Upon inspection of the dead deer, no external injuries were visible. The animals appeared to be otherwise healthy. Several deer died within an hour under similar circumstances last year at the zoo. (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More...
Coal Strip Mine Would Destroy Salmon Streams in Cook Inlet
planetsave.com — PacRim Coal’s plan to strip mine coal right through 11 miles of salmon-bearing streams in Alaska would destroy critical wetlands and headwater streams beyond the point of restoration, according to three new studies. The fisheries along the Chuit River would be severely damaged, & the researchers say that restoration would be “virtually impossible”. (Submitted by derekmarkham) More...
Growing Acid in our Oceans: A Looming Threat to Sea Life : P
planetsave.com — This picture is a picture of the beautiful Monterey, California coastline. This is where I grew up. It is famous for it’s beautiful sea life. Sea otters, jelly fish, sea lions, kelp forests all populate the Monterey coast. (Submitted by winslet21) More...
Abandoned Mines Could Be Used for Other Purposes: Geothermal
planetsave.com — Coal power supplies most of the electricity that we use here in America. It’s been that way for a long time. Because of coal’s popularity as a source of power, mines, both active and abandoned, lay scattered across the nation. (Submitted by winslet21) More...
Crippled Baby Elephant Walks and Runs on Prosthetic Foot
planetsave.com — Several years ago, orphaned baby Chhouk was found wandering alone in the forest without a foot. The endangered Asian baby elephant apparently lost his left front foot due to injuries sustained from a poacher’s snare. After being cared for by specialists since his rescue, the young elephant has now been fitted with a prosthesis. (Submitted by derekmarkham) More...
Multiple Car Crash After Snakes Escape from Man's Pants
planetsave.com — Angel Rolon told police that he lost control of his sports utility vehicle after the baby reptiles distracted him by slithering over the throttle and brake pedals. Eyewitnesses then report seeing the 20-year-old’s vehicle swerving as he made a desperate bid to catch the creatures. (Submitted by ebookey) More...
NASA Releases First Image of Mysterious ‘Night Clouds&
planetsave.com — The startling images were captured by NASA’s “AIM” satellite (Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere), and show night clouds above 70 degrees north latitude on May 25. Since then, eyewitnesses on the ground have reported seeing the formations on June 6 over Northern Europe (see image after the jump). (Submitted by winslet21) More...
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