2008 Woodie Awards
At the United Nations' climate change conference this month, experts painted a grim picture for the future of our planet. If humans don't act within the next 5 to 10 years, they warned, not only will we cause the extinction of many of the world's vital species, but in the end, we will be wiped off the earth ourselves. (3) comments
About 70 million indigenous people living in remote areas depend completely on forest resources for their livelihood. In addition to providing food, timber and medicine, forests act as a sink to absorb carbon, containing 1.2 trillion tons of carbon globally. (0) comments
Former Tennessee Senator, lobbyist and actor Fred Thompson has joined the 2008 Republican presidential race-four months before the voting starts. In such a long and competitive race it's odd to see serious candidates coming in late. But Thompson, 65, is convinced that the time is right. (2) comments
For many indigenous people, the threats of global warming are a reality-they are the first victims of environmental change. The panelists at this year's DPI/NGO Conference acknowledged that although indigenous people cling to their traditional cultures and practices, they are the most vulnerable. (1) comment
From a bubbly teenager to a mature young woman, I have been with many guys but not one of them is worth spending my whole life with! There always has to be some problem that takes me away from my love interest. I feel so tired of this whole process of searching for my Mr. (0) comments
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) announced that the threat to animal and plant life is greater than ever before. The 2007 Red List of Threatened Species tallies 41,415 species, of which 16,306 are in danger of extinction. The Red List is widely regarded as the most definitive assessment of species at risk. (0) comments
