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From: Alan Sondheim <sondheim@panix.com>
To: Cyb <cybermind@listserv.aol.com>,
"WRYTING-L : Writing and Theory across Disciplines" <WRYTING-L@LISTSERV.UTORONTO.CA>
Subject: WWF International Newsletter: The Heart of Borneo (fwd)
Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:08:09 -0400 (EDT)
Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:59:06 +0100 (IST) From: WWF International <WhatsNew@news.panda.org> Reply-To: WWF Support <questions@wwfint.org> To: sondheim@panix.com Subject: WWF International Newsletter: The Heart of Borneo Dear Reader In this issue: * Heart of Borneo : Now or never * Every 2 minutes a dolphin, porpoise or whale will die * Take action: Will New South Wales commit to renewable energy? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Heart of Borneo: Now or never http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZD0EU There is this place on Earth where the forests are filled with unique and amazing animals, where vast arrays of plant life remain undiscovered. These are the forests that provide the life-blood to the people living there - supplying precious water, food, shelter and income. This is the Heart of Borneo. But with its vast natural resources, it is no surprise that many of Borneo's forests and species are severely threatened. WWF is seeking to help conserve this special place, through a network of protected areas and well-managed, productive forest, to ensure the survival of Borneo's unique biodiversity. Read more: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZD0EU Find out what you can do to help protect the heart of Borneo: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZE0EV ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Every 2 minutes a dolphin, porpoise or whale will die http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZF0EW Every single day, almost a thousand dolphins, whales and porpoises die in nets and fishing gear. That's one every two minutes. Bycatch - the capture of unwanted fish and other species in fishing gear is one of the greatest global threats facing dolphins, porpoises, and whales. According to a new WWF report, nine dolphin and porpoise populations around the world need immediate action if they are to survive the threat of entanglement in fishing gear. Read more: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZF0EW Join WWF and help stop dolphins dying: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZG0EX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Take action: Will New South Wales commit to renewable energy? http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0Cgby0EU The Premier of New South Wales in Australia, Bob Carr, has been an international leader in speaking about the impact of climate change. But, his leadership role could be tainted if his government outlines plans to build new coal power plants. Send a letter to Premier Carr calling on him to commit to clean energy for New South Wales: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0Cgby0EU ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Breaking news from WWF: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0Cc650EY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WWF jobs & volunteers Project Manager, Freshwater - Better Cotton Process (USA, The Netherlands or Switzerland): http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZH0EY Communications Coordinator (Malaysia): http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZI0EZ Manager, Charter Support Unit (Europe): http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0ChZJ0Ea More job opportunities: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0CJjv0E5 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Modify your WWF newsletter subscription Update your profile: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0CMAQ0Ep If you have been forwarded this message and would like to join WWF's 'What's New' mailing list, sign up now: http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0CMAR0Eq You have received this update as a subscriber to WWF's 'What's New' newsletter. If you've been wrongly subscribed or wish to be removed from our 'What's New' email list, please send an email to unsubscribewhatsnew@news.panda.org and include 'unsubscribe' in the message. This message was sent from WWF International, Avenue du Mont Blanc, 1196 Gland, Switzerland. http://news.panda.org/cgi-bin1/flo/y/egzP0BPRvT0FoJ0BQem0Ew