davidconnell

I am a web producer/writer for The Nature Conservancy. My primary interests include the environment, technology (especially Apple/Mac related), soccer, and politics -- when it's not overly hopeless.

Website: http://www.nautre.org/

Member Since: March 31, 2007

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Are Expanding Cities Killing the Planet?

Do No Evil – According to a new study, at least 50 percent of the world's population currently lives in cities, and humans are building the equivalent of a city the size of Vancouver every week. This urbanization threatens to obliterate endangered species and hasten the decline of natural resources like fresh water.

View Story Discuss (0) (nature.org) 40 days ago by davidconnell

Submitted and Voted for on June 09, 2008 11:41am

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Biofuel crops are new invasive species threat

Science – Damage from invasive species already costs the world more than $1.4 trillion annually. But now a new report says that biofuel crops could also become invasive species -- and that the risk needs to be evaluated before these crops are planted.

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Voted for on May 29, 2008 09:48am

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How to Save 83% of the World's Coral Reef Species

Science – Coral reefs provide the world with goods and services worth US$375 billion annually, but scientists estimate that 70% of all corals reefs could be lost by 2050. Now a new initiative aims to conserve an astounding 83% of the world's coral species, aided by a US$20 million pledge by The Nature Conservancy.

View Story Discuss (0) (nature.org) 52 days ago by jcolman

Voted for on May 29, 2008 09:36am

Middle name Hussein is only one reason Hamas likes Barack
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Middle name Hussein is only one reason Hamas likes Barack

Politics – Any American who uses his full name is trying to scare voters, his wife charges. But Obama says he understands why Hamas looks at his middle name and trusts him. Barack Hussein Obama wants it both ways.

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Sunk on May 17, 2008 08:22am

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Exploring the African Desert for Conservation

Do-It-Yourself – Follow a group of scientists as they traverse the Namib Desert on foot to map a new 15-million-acre wildlife park in the heart of the African desert. Includes stunning photos and video.

View Story Discuss (0) (nature.org) 78 days ago by davidconnell

Submitted and Voted for on May 02, 2008 02:49pm

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Discovering an Unexplored Reef

Do No Evil – Follow a month-long science expedition to discover new fish species, more corals than anywhere else in the world, endangered turtles and other sea life new to science.

View Story Discuss (0) (nature.org) 78 days ago by davidconnell

Submitted and Voted for on May 02, 2008 11:43am

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When Fire Ants Attack!

Do No Evil – The invasive fire ant wreaks havoc on humans and animals around the world -- and can even kill. Find out what scientists are doing to stop this deadly invasive species. Includes stunning video.

View Story Discuss (0) (nature.org) 78 days ago by davidconnell

Submitted and Voted for on May 02, 2008 10:54am

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How To Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

Do No Evil – Whether by lowering your thermostat or unplugging seldom-used appliances, chances are you've recently attempted to scale back on energy use.

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Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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American Health Care is a Happy Meal

Do No Evil – How does the Happy Meal relate to modern American health care? People aren't willing to forgo their toy and brightly colored bag for more nutritious food. Your health care is crap in a brightly colored bag with the promise of a forthcoming toy within.The entire health care system is broken and will never be fixed until it is allowed to collapse fir

View Story Discuss (0) (whatreallyhappened.com) 94 days ago by rumple4skin

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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Bush's Conspiracy to Create an American Police State: Part II, A Climate of Fear is Maintained

Do No Evil – Fascist dictatorships assume and keep power by maintaining or encouraging a climate of fear, an atmosphere of near panic but short of closing down the government entirely, just short of bringing the engines of industry to a grinding halt.

View Story Discuss (0) (existentialistcowboy.blogspot.com) 94 days ago by rumple4skin

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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Selling Off the Parks

Do No Evil – If the parks don't acquire the land, it could jeopardize the nation's natural and historical heritage.

View Story Discuss (0) (emagazine.com) 94 days ago by Steve-N-Lee

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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Coleman co-sponsors troubling, under-the-radar domestic terrorism bill

Do No Evil – Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman is the Senate co-sponsor of a little-noticed domestic anti-terrorism bill that could carry us several steps closer to the good old days of the House Un-American Activities Committee and Joe McCarthy.

View Story Discuss (1) (minnesotamonitor.com) 94 days ago by Wil

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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Food prices

Do No Evil – How should a well-fed American react when some of the world's poorest citizens in Haiti and Bangladesh riot over the rising price of food?

View Story Discuss (0) (econbrowser.com) 94 days ago by Steve-N-Lee

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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Household Rainwater Harvesting

Do No Evil – The installation cost less than $1,500 altogether, and their twelve hundred square foot roof captures on average 3600 cubic feet (27,000 gallons) of water per year. During the rainy seasons, they use so little city water that the meter doesn't even register it.

View Story Discuss (0) (ecospace.cc) 94 days ago by Steve-N-Lee

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am

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Canada Calls Bisphenol A "Dangerous"

Do No Evil – Canada's regulatory body, Health Canada, is the first in the world to declare Bisphenol A dangerous, the first step toward a ban. The chemical is used to make polycarbonate bottles, but also can be found in the linings of most tin cans.

View Story Discuss (0) (treehugger.com) 94 days ago by Steve-N-Lee

Voted for on April 17, 2008 10:45am