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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), located in New York, comprises 25 interconnected buildings that house 46 permanent exhibition halls, research laboratories and its renowned library.
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Censorship Kills. It starves and it represses. It denies people access to information essenti... Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to n... Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural HistoryThe National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's preeminent museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery and learning about the n... World Tourism OrganizationThe World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a pra... New ReleasesAcademics Urge Government Climate Action2009-12-17 Science for Peace More than 500 university faculty members from universities across Canada signed a letter to the Canadian Government calling for immediate drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The letter poi... Sources welcomes Canadian Voice of Women for Peace2012-09-28 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Sources welcomes a new member: Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, a non-partisan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) comprised of a network of diverse women with consultative status at the United Nati... Sources Select ResourcesAcademics Urge Government Climate ActionSources News Release Article 2009 Science for Peace More than 500 university faculty members from universities across Canada signed a letter to the Canadian Government calling for immediate drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The letter poi... Appeasing the Mountain BikersVandeman, Michael J. Article 2001 Just because someone is able to purchase a machine that lets them ride off-road, that is no reason that the public should be required to provide them a place to use it. The Impacts of Mountain Biking on Wildlife and PeopleA Review of the Literature Vandeman, Michael J. Article 2004 It is clear that mountain biking is harmful to some wildlife and people. No one, even mountain bikers, tries to deny that. Bikes create V-shaped ruts in trails, throw dirt to the outside on turns, cru... The Moronic Sport: ORVs on Public LandsWuerthner, George Article 2008 CounterPunch I do not accept the premise that abuse of our lands is something that we must tolerate as inevitable. It is our land. It is our children's land, and their children's land. We have a responsibility to ... Mountain Biking: Frequently Asked QuestionsVandeman, Michael J. Article 2009 Why do people mountain bike, and what harms does it do? Places in Need - Mountain Bike DamageArticle Pacific Crest Trail Association Trails are easily and seriously degraded by mountain bike use # especially when those bikes are ridden on wet or muddy trail. The Psychology of Mountain BikingVandeman, Michael J. Article 2000 The first thing one notices about mountain bikers is that they lie continually. Trail Damage Caused by Irresponsible Mountain BikersMcCree, Keith and Barbra Article Hiking Trails and Wildflowers The damage caused by each mountain biker is much greater than that caused by a hiker, firstly because of the extra weight of the bike, and secondly because the soil is impacted continuously along the ... Why Off-Road Bicycling Should be ProhibitedThe Effects of Mountain Biking on Wildlife and People Vandeman, Michael J. Article 1997 To most environmentalists, bicycles have always been the epitome of good. We are so used to comparing bikes to cars, that it never occurred to us that the bicycle would be ever used for anything bad. ... Wildlife Need Habitat Off-Limits To Humans!Vandeman, Michael J. Article Environmentalism can most simply be defined as the extension of the Golden Rule to include other species. Wildlife must be given top priority, because they can't protect themselves from us. |
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