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Conservation

efficiency of energy use, production, transmission, or distribution that results in a decrease of energy consumption while providing the same level of service. The preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources.(physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations.The long term preservation and protection of the environment, ensuring that the natural habitat of an area can be maintained while genetic Diversity of a species can remain by sustaining its natural environment.


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Botany Degree/Masters Help

Hey all I`ve always loved animals nature and the environment, and i`ve always wanted to work in conservation,but because i got bullied at shcool and such like, my confidence was really low, and i got put offstudying it. But i`ve now regained, i mean found my confidence ...

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by CarlC
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:02 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Botany Degree/Masters Help
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Why bother conserving species?

... at are less important in the scheme of things. Brightly colored animals and flowers that many may think are attractive are often deadly to eat. Conservation of lifeforms is a simple concept. The planet needs eaters and the eaten. Planters and the pollinators. The weeders, and the meaters. The ...

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by MichaelXY
Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:43 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why bother conserving species?
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Why bother conserving species?

... - but humans have changed the environment so much that if a few ecosystems disappear, what difference does it make to us? we can adapt.... Most conservation is just delaying the inevitable anyway - why bother? (btw i'm just interested in opinions, i think conservation is great!!!)

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by Treefrog
Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:21 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why bother conserving species?
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New Conservation Website. Podcasters/Writers wanted

I am starting a new hub for conservation awareness on the internet. I am looking for responsible, passionate people to help build this site from the ground up. I am currently looking for people to work on a conservation podcast and a news ...

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by hbkdinobot
Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:58 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Conservation Website. Podcasters/Writers wanted
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Anthropogenic global warming?

As the days in this world continues, everything worldwide is no longer the same as before. When I had attended a scientific session about energy conservation, I was amazed to see many of our scientists in the country. They presented research works and notable contributions to the country including ...

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by mcar
Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:18 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Anthropogenic global warming?
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