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Long before the thaw in the East-West relations, the icy waters of the North Atlantic became a setting for a Cold War of a different kind: the natural riches of the deep. The Cod War was between Iceland and the UK.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Sep 16 2010 12:49 PM

The United Nations Development Program and the United Nations Environmental Program are working on a joined project called the ENVSEC Initiative. By putting the forces together of UNEP, UNDP, OSCE and NATO, they will have a much greater impact on environm

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Sep 16 2010 12:49 PM

When completed, Saemangeum will occupy an area equal to one third the size of Hong Kong and it will be the longest sea dike in the world.

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The importance of Korea’s estuarine habitats to migrating birds is apparent when the scale of their movement is seen. Each year, hundred of species leave their summer breeding grounds and arrive in Korea.

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Like the Saemangeum project, also the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China has destroyed breeding areas for birds and caused a decrease in fish stock.

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During the research of the construction of the Saemangeum, experts from the government and environmental groups gave suggestions to improve the water quality and preserving the environment.

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The construction of the Saemangeum project has a massive impact on the fishing villages in its vicinity.

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Learn more about organic growth of grapes for Portuguese wines, without using pesticides or other chemicals.

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Over 30 years ago, traditional farming methods in Talamanca in South-East Costa Rica had to make place for intensive farming methods of bananas. People suffered from failed crops, but an initiative from the indigenous offer a new way which was awarded wit

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The Columbia Coffee Federation and CI-CELB are working together to persuade the farmers to preserve the existing natural forests on their farms and cultivate coffee in its natural habitat under trees.

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Plantation rubber has been bad for small rubber dependent communities. But the Amazon life Initiative has brought together Treetap, a fashion house, with three rubber producers. Thanks to this initiative they are no longer depending on the international m

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The waste that is produced from making wine is high in nutrients and can be used for other organic products, such as compost.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Sep 16 2010 12:49 PM

The waste that is produced from making wine is high in nutrients and can be used for other organic products, such as compost.

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In Madagascar, traditional leaders have lost their authorities and with it their control over natural resources. And this led to overexploitation of the forest and frequent food shortages.

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In 2001 the southern zone of Moheli was declared a Marine Park and their efforts have been so successful, that they have been recognized by the Equator Initiative Award.

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The Population and Community Development Association joined forces with the government of Thailand to create a community based integrated rural development center to work protect the environment of Sub Tai.

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In Varmland, Sweden, there is a possibility to experience nature in a rather special and back to basics way.

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The Massai combine their lifestyles with being a modern tour operator. Their mission is philanthropic, as profits are used to support the whole Massai community, such sending children to school.

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The United Nations Global Environment facility teamed up with the Adventure Foundation of Pakistan. The aims were to fund and train fishermen to adapt their traditional boats to safari vessels and to encourage to act as guardians to the Indus River dolphi

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Sep 16 2010 12:49 PM

Draught is a fact of life in Ethiopia. Away from the cooler and more populated highlands, mobility is the key to survival. Earth Report talks to the Boran people to hear how they experience this.