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June, 2009 Archives

Consume consciously: Paper

June 21st, 2009 · Posted in Conservation · 0 Comments

We all use technology today and eventually we all need to print some information out to physically have in our hands. Unfortunately, the process of manufacturing computer paper is detrimental to our environment, both land and sea. The pulp, paper, and paper product industry is one of the largest and most damaging industries [...]

STOP SHARK FINNING IN PALAU

June 11th, 2009 · Posted in Conservation · 0 Comments

Diving the famed Blue Corner won’t be the same if Palau’s politicians approve Senate Bill SB8-44 to permit commercial fishing for sharks and shark finning. A follow-up punch is SB8-50, which would encourage commercial fisheries in Palau’s waters by granting them a five-year tax exemption. The would gut the 2004 legislation that banned [...]