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Save an Orangutan: Don't Buy Palm Oil
John Platt, April 25, 2012
Indonesia's forests are home to some of the most amazing biodiversity on the planet, but those forests are rapidly disappearing in order to grow palm oil.
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Save the Frogs Offers Free Slideshows for Teachers
John Platt, March 26, 2012
Looking for a bright and colorful way to teach your students about frogs and the environmental issues that threaten amphibians?
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New Window Tape Helps Reduce Bird Collisions
John Platt, March 20, 2012
Did you know that between 500,000 and 1 million birds die every year from colliding with glass?
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Promote Conservation with Free Endangered Species Ringtones
John Platt, February 23, 2012
Your cell phone says a lot about you. The way it rings can say even more.
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Project WILD Offers Conservation and Environmental Education Programs
John Platt, February 22, 2012
Students from K through 12 can learn about environmental issues with resources from Project WILD.
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Center for Snake Conservation Planning Annual Snake Count
John Platt, February 15, 2012
With your help, the Center for Snake Conservation will be able to document every snake species found in North America.
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Is Your Toilet Paper Killing Tigers?
John Platt, January 19, 2012
Americans each use about 50 pounds of tissue products every year. All of that paper has to come from somewhere.
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Help Scientists by Taking Photos of Your Local Wildlife
John Platt, January 12, 2012
If you're outside with your smartphone, take a picture of the plants and animals you encounter. You'll be helping science.
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Protect Rivers and Lakes by Disposing of Drugs Properly
John Platt, October 20, 2011
Our country's waterways are polluted with pharmaceuticals, and that's taking a heavy toll on our wildlife.
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Want to be Facebook Friends with a Gorilla?
John Platt, March 09, 2011
The Ugandan Wildlife Authority is leveraging the power of social networking to help save endangered mountain gorillas.
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