From guitars to traditional medicines and from tusk to tail, mankind's exploitation of the planet's fauna and flora is putting some of them at risk of extinction. Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting in Geneva ...
Ecology
Aug 17, 2019
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George Toe reflects on the good old days, when catching a couple of sharks helped fill a fisherman's pocket and fed a hungry family.
Ecology
Jan 25, 2019
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It was billed as the biggest poaching bust in history, a monumental win for conservationists.
Ecology
Aug 7, 2018
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Environmental campaigners said Wednesday a hidden shipment of shark fins including some from endangered species had been shipped to Hong Kong via Singapore Airlines, despite a ban by the carrier.
Ecology
May 30, 2018
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Illegally poached abalone from South Africa is pouring into Hong Kong where the gastronomic gastropods are a traditional and expensive banquet favourite, a new study warned Friday.
Ecology
Feb 8, 2018
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A towering shark fin sculpture is the latest addition to Hong Kong's harbourfront as part of an artistic push against the infamous trade.
Ecology
Jun 27, 2017
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Guinea has seized a haul of shark fins and carcasses from Chinese ships fishing illegally off the coast of the west African country and fined the owners.
Ecology
Apr 12, 2017
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The world's largest wildlife meeting wrapped up late Tuesday with conservationists hailing progress in tightening rules on trafficking of endangered species including sharks, grey parrots and pangolins.
Ecology
Oct 5, 2016
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I drive a small car, so when General Motors asked if I'd like to review the technology inside the 2016 GMC Sierra, I was ready.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 22, 2016
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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it will ban the carriage of shark fin on all its flights, a victory for conservationists concerned for endangered species of the predator.
Ecology
Jun 22, 2016
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