Biodiversity: A Reference HandbookCurrent threats to biodiversity, extinction of species, and major changes in human behavior that experts think are needed to conserve existing biodiversity are all addressed. Successful examples of biodiversity conservation provide a hopeful conclusion for the book. Filled with data, anecdotes, and examples, Biodiversity will capture the interest of a variety of readers from students to scientists. |
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... Goldman Environmental Prize . This annual prize is bestowed on six grassroots environmental activists representing six world regions : North America , South / Central America , Asia , Island Nations , Africa , and Europe . The Goldman ...
... Goldman Environmental Prize . This annual prize is bestowed on six grassroots environmental activists representing six world regions : North America , South / Central America , Asia , Island Nations , Africa , and Europe . The Goldman ...
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... award in both 1983 and 1989 , the Windstar Award for the Environment in 1989 , the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1991 , and the Africa Prize for Leadership in 1991 . Russell Mittermeier ( b . 1949 ) Russell Mittermeier is an ...
... award in both 1983 and 1989 , the Windstar Award for the Environment in 1989 , the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1991 , and the Africa Prize for Leadership in 1991 . Russell Mittermeier ( b . 1949 ) Russell Mittermeier is an ...
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... Goldman Environmental Prize , considered the Nobel Prize of the environment , honors seven " eco - heroes " per year with its prestigious recognition ( see Biographical Sketches ) . This video profiles each of the award recipients for ...
... Goldman Environmental Prize , considered the Nobel Prize of the environment , honors seven " eco - heroes " per year with its prestigious recognition ( see Biographical Sketches ) . This video profiles each of the award recipients for ...
Contents
Chronology | 53 |
Biographical Sketches | 71 |
Statistics Illustrations and Documents | 91 |
Copyright | |
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