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The Ady Gil sinks, we learn the difference between climate and weather, and there's a crack in the mysterious case of why bees, bats and frogs are dying off. Today's Eco-Beat has the scoop on all the latest green news and tips.
 The End of the Ady Gil
After yesterday's bruising skirmish with Japanese whalers, Sea Shepherd lost the struggle to bring their high tech ship, the Ady Gil, back to port for repairs. But never fear, fundraising has already begun for a replacement: actress Isabel Lucas has already recorded a new ad -- from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro! -- encouraging people to donate to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society! |
 Make a Home for Birds and Bust Those Winter Blues
Care 2 offers six reasons why you should hang a bird feeder in your backyard, including connecting with nature and meeting some nice new friends. Bonus: DIY instructions for making a fun orange and cherry "Bird Chandelier" |
 No, Global Warming Isn't Over Just Because You're Freezing
The national cold snap has doubters and smarty-pants making lots of noise of about the demise of climate change. By way of the HuffPo, UN Dispatch contributor Matthew Cordell explains the difference (using small words for the confused and slow) between weather and climate. Not to mention, it's extra hot in lots of places around the world right now! |
 The "Cradle to Grave" Sustain-a-Bear
Mechanical engineering students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute won the 2009 Manufacturing Student Design Competition for their sustainably designed and produced teddy bear ... but they might want to get a more kid-friendly name before taking it to market! |
 Pesticides Behind Bee, Bat and Frog Deaths
Bees, bats and most recently frogs have been succumbing to mysterious diseases, which are threatening to kill entire species. Sonia Shah's new report, published in Yale Environment360, reports new data indicating that pesticides, long suspected to be the culprit, may be weakening their immune systems. |
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