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...that the latest survey from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Center suggests that over 11% of the planet's land surface is now under protected areas status?
Six Extraordinary Conservationists Win 2007 Goldman Prize
April 24, 2007 - An Irish farmer jailed for his work in opposing Shell Oil’s gas pipeline through his land and an Icelandic entrepreneur saving North Atlantic wild salmon by brokering innovative fishing rights buyouts are among the winners of this year’s prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize. read more
Tax Break with a View
February 7, 2007 -
Muscoe R.H. Garnett Jr.'s farm in Loretto, Va., hasn't changed much since the family acquired it in the 1600s. Now, the retired insurance executive has made sure it will stay that way. read more