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To avoid e-document theft, Russia turns to paper and type, even typewriters. It was revealed earlier in 2013 that Russia’s Federal Protective Service (FSO) had budgeted 486,000 rubles – just under $15,000 – for new electric typewriters, along with ribbons and other accessories. FSB KGB old skills old technology Russia Russian Federation typewriter typewriters Who would have thought this about paper in the modern electronic world. MORE
The Dutch government today announced that it would initiate arbitration proceedings against Russia under the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea to secure the release of 28 Greenpeace International activists, plus a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer, currently being detained in Russia on piracy charges. MORE
Today’s post includes two such stories, brought all the way to you from Russia. In the hardcore “news” department, scientists from the United States and Russia have managed a successful study of the foraging and nesting habits of Blakiston’s Fish Owl , the largest owl on the planet and one of the rarest. On the other side of Russia, in Moscow to be specific, other birds seem to be in danger, but for an entirely different reason. MORE
All signs point to the end of the Canadian seal hunt. The European Union’s (EU) ban of seal product imports in 2009 was a big step, and Canada has unsuccessfully Read More. Animals Causes Featured News bill-maher ellen degeneres kesha MORE
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is paying a working visit to France, where scheduled talks in Paris include discussions with Prime Minister Francois Fillon. Putin met members of the Franco-Russian Dialogue association, where one of the main issues discussed was the need for both countries to develop their nuclear energy sector, Russian official state television channel Rossiya 1 reported. MORE
As Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi prepares to take the Winter Olympics torch from Vancouver, conservationists are calling the area an environmental disaster. Read More The post Russia’s 2014 Winter Olympics an Environmental Disaster appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes Environment News Top News MORE
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) A bill that would allow compulsory psychiatric treatment has human rights defenders drawing parallels with Soviet practices seems to be on the table again in Russia, according to BBC Monitoring. Not anything new in Russia, whether the Soviet Union or before. The real situation in Russia is such that this clause presents a danger to citizens who are normal from the psychiatric point of view. MORE
Earlier today a meteor shower crashed into Russia causing explosions, hundreds of injuries, and the evacuation of schools and businesses in the area. Read More The post WATCH: Meteorites Crash Into Russia Causing Explosions and Injuries appeared first on Ecorazzi. News Science Top News MORE
If Russia succeeds in this endeavor by 2020, it will also have met its international obligations on biodiversity. Russia plans to cover acreage the size of Switzerland by establishing 9 new nature reserves and 13 national parks covering a total area of over 3.8 Vladimir Krever, WWF-Russia biodiversity coordinator says –. For the first time, development of protected areas in Russia will be based on the analysis of all available data on biological diversity of Russia. MORE
Petersburg, Russia. Trips Europe Russia Joseph Chiera is a Masters student in Animal Behavior and Conservation at Hunter College in NYC and a “somewhat newbie” to birding. After taking an ornithology course last year, he was hooked and spends most of his free time birding or reading birding blogs. Between finishing one graduate program and beginning another, he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe. Of course, birding was on the itinerary! First was an awesome stay in Iceland. MORE
Read More The post Jude Law Protests Russia’s Arrest of Greenpeace Activists appeared first on Ecorazzi. In September, 30 Greenpeace activists were arrested and detained on piracy charges by the Russian authorities. They now face up to 7 years in jail. Causes Environment News Top News jude law MORE
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Also what is being attempted in the Russian Federation has the same aim, namely to destabilize Russia and create there also one of those “colored” revolution, just like in the Ukraine and other places. Alexei Navalny Navalny Open Society Institute politics regime change Russia Russian Federation Soros USA MORE
"Russia insists its air campaign is intended to target the Islamic State group and others it describes as “terrorists."". Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights WAYLON: Today Only air strikes civilian casualties compassion humanity Russia Syria terrorists MORE
Moscow introduced the measure in 2014 in response to sanctions imposed by the US, EU and their allies over Russia’s alleged role in the Ukraine crisis. The ban Russia plans to impose on the beef would be disruptive because of the uncertainty, but it's the reality of being in the food business, Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Mike Petersen told Radio New Zealand. MORE
Ploskorez Swage – Product Review Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) PLOSKOREZ SWAGE S, 1.30 m, Stainless Cultivator+Weeder Hoe Long Handle 1.3m. Strong, 3-edge-sharp, swaged & pointed stainless steel head, oiled wooden (Aspen or Birch) rounded-rectangular handle for upright position strain-free work (hold it with both thumbs facing the sky). Light weight. Adjustable head allowing precision work around flowers or vegetables. MORE
The animals are expected to become the founders of a new population of Persian leopards in Russia as part of an ambitious programme to bring the animal back to a region it once roamed in abundance. The release of the leopards in the Caucasus Biosphere Reserve marks an important moment in the efforts by WWF-Russia and its partners to reintroduce the Persian leopard in the area. MORE
Adventure Boulder Green Health & Wellness catharsis fitness jon glassberg louder than eleven marmot mens journal paige claassen Russia tour triangular lake womens world banking My name is Jon Glassberg and I own a production company called Louder Than Eleven. I make movies about climbing and adventure based out of Boulder, Colorado. MORE
As seen on Global Voices: Russia: Unknown People in Masks and Police Attack Environmentalists. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city. Business & Politics activism attack environmental activists environmentalists forest forest destruction Moscow police protest protests Russia violenceFrom 20 to 40 young people in white masks attacked the camp of the defenders of the Khimki forest park [RUS], Igor Podgorny [RUS] and Novaya Gazeta [RUS] reported. MORE
Here’s some good news folks: Russia has officially banned the hunting of polar bears… at least for this year. “Measures taken by Russia will ensure that the United States will be killing at least 70 polar bears fewer than before, which, according to Russian specialists, will help to sustain and boost the population of this beautiful Arctic animal,&# the group posted on Putin’s website. MORE
Russia in the early 1990s hit its population high of 148 million people. With a bleak future, Russia knows the reasons for this problem, but few solutions have been put into place to reject the grim future for their numbers. Russia has gone from its peak of 148 million to now 143 million. This gives Russia a population decrease of 20%. Russia is shrinking due to many problems. The birth average per woman in Russia is 1.1 MORE
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) homophobia Russia stephen fry Also: The Russian LGBTQ Crisis & What You Can Do. Moira Madden ~ Dear Prime Minister, M Rogge, Lord Coe and Members of the International Olympic Committee, I write in the earnest hope that all those with a love of sport and the Olympic spirit will consider the stain on the Five Rings that [.]. MORE
James Nixey, the manager of the Russia and Eurasia Program for Chatham House, stated: “The potential economic benefits are enormous.” Which is why Norway and Russia recently agreed to split an area of the Barents Sea into equal parts, an area which has been highly controversial for the two countries. As the world warms, the Arctic Ocean loses much of its sea ice coverage. MORE
Illustration credit: Richie King, Quartz ; (click for larger image). via www.yahoo.com. I prefer bourbon. Unlike vodka, it has a flavor. And I refuse to call it whiskey. I don't know why MORE
Pity the poor Eastern Europeans. Fifty years under the domination of their massive Soviet eastern neighbor then the collapse of Communism there two decades ago offered undreamed of opportunities to join both the European Union and NATO. But they still remain dependent on the Russian Federation for the majority of their oil and gas needs, and the new capitalists in Moscow do not hesitate to charge the highest prices possible. MORE
Russia has offered to send an Alsatian puppy to France as a tribute to the police dog who was killed during a raid linked to the Paris attacks. The brave pooch Read More The post Russia Gives Puppy to France to Honor Killed Police Dog appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals News Top News MORE
Read More The post Russia Using Captive Orcas at Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics appeared first on Ecorazzi. First SeaWorld, now Sochi 2014. See what you can do to prevent the use of captive orcas for profit at the Winter Olympics. Animals Causes News Top News Sochi 2014 MORE
A further eight Greenpeace International activists have been detained for two months in Russia pending an investigation into possible charges of piracy. The eight will join 22 others, including a freelance videographer and freelance photographer, detained on Thursday following a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling. Greenpeace International pledged to appeal all 30 detentions. MORE
said, was a “Komsomolskaya Pravda” radio program on April 12 when Roman Grokholsky, a leader of the Roma community in the Russian Federation, said that in his view, “Russia for economic reasons could accept [Europe’s Roma]. By Michael Smith (Veshengro) According to reports that were being circulated in Spring 2011 by Russian news agencies the European Union is in discussion with the government of the Russian state to do just that. MORE
The Russian authorities have told the Arctic 30 that they cannot leave the country, defying the ruling of an international court which ordered that they should be allowed to go home immediately. Russia’s powerful Investigative Committee has written to one of the 30 - Anne Mie Jensen from Denmark - indicating that they are not free to leave the country. MORE
Twenty-eight Greenpeacers, mostly foreigners, and two journalists are held for six weeks now in a Russian prison: In a surprising but not unheard of move, Russia has jailed the Greenpeace activists or “pirates” aboard a Greenpeace International ship for scaling a Russian-owned Gazprom oil platform. International involvement is welcome because Russia clearly does not understand the importance of Greenpeace in the modern, environmental dialogue. MORE
Christmas around the World; Russia. In the early 1990s, when we spoke of Russia, we meant the vast, eastern European stronghold of nations from Lithuania in the far northwest to Kyrgyzstan (Kirghiz) in the far southeast. Basil’s Cathedral When the religion-hating Soviet Union imploded in 1991, creating (or recreating) 14 countries, traditions that had been buried in the memories of an older generation sprang to life again, and all it took was the slightest breath of freedom. MORE
Arts & Culture Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) WAYLON: Today Only Z ADMIN Entertainment & Culture Featured Today Z ADMIN Love Featured Today #LoveAlwaysWins gay rights olympics Russia As a blogger, I receive many, many suggestions and tips from others on writing topics, but this is the first time I''ve personally felt truly honored to have been contacted. MORE
Russia's consumer-rights watchdog said it has suspended the import and use of a genetically engineered corn made by Monsanto Co. Other nations could well follow Russia's decision in what would be a severe blow to companies selling biotech food. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Russian Federation will no longer import Monsanto's genetically engineered corn due to the recent French study which is linking breast cancer and organ damage to a GMO diet. MORE
Russia is in the midst of an experiment to see how various lifeforms react in space. Read More The post Russia Sends Animals to Space for One Month Experiment appeared first on Ecorazzi. On Friday, they launched five mice, eight Mongolian gerbils, fifteen geckos and various other species into orbit around the earth for one month. Animals Featured News Science MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Around 35 million backyard gardens are in private family possession in Russia and the government supports this with a legal right to a free, tax-free piece of land from 1-3 ha (in some regions even up to 6 ha). According to information from Russia the situation has gotten better still even since that time as more and more of such small backyard farms are coming “on stream”. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On Saturday, April 29, 2017 there were demonstrations in several Russian cities where, in all, a couple of hundred the protesters called for the President, Vladimir Putin, to leave office and not stand for another election. The Western media and governments declare this already as the overwhelming will of the Russian people. The truth, however, is a different one altogether. MORE
In Russia, the plant was found in the Far East. Food Cheese fermented food Russia weird science wineRussian scientists found that an invasive plant brought from America has the enzymes to create a plant-based enzyme that makes wine and cheese. MORE
One way readers against nuclear energy can appeal is by contacting authorities in Canada, Japan, France and Russia where the bidders are based. Business & Politics Energy Amman Canada France Japan Jordan Nuclear energy RussiaThere’s no stopping Jordan: it will build a nuclear reactor outside of Amman despite risks. MORE
The Tel Aviv-based architecture studio Talmon Biran sent us images of their entry into a recent design competition for the Nikola-Lenivets artist community in Russia’s Kaluga region. Architecture & Urban art eco design green design Russia sustainable designIsraeli eco-innovation is spreading to all reaches of the planet, often sowing great green seeds where it touches down. MORE
Russia was in the market for land and they had their eyes on the North Pole. The current internationally recognized territory owners in the Arctic Circle are Canada, the United States, Denmark, and Russia. But Russia is going further north to claim the sea floor of the North Pole as its own because none of the current territories reach that far. Russia is hoping when they meet again in 2009, they will rule differently in light of the new discovery. MORE
Polar bears are classified as endangered but there was still a small quota of 29 bears a year each allowed to be hunted by both the US and Russia to allow for indigenous practice. Vladimir Putin has stepped up this year and declared that there will not be any hunting of bears in Russia's far north this year. MORE
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Also what is being attempted in the Russian Federation has the same aim, namely to destabilize Russia and create there also one of those “colored” revolution, just like in the Ukraine and other places. Alexei Navalny Navalny Open Society Institute politics regime change Russia Russian Federation Soros USA
Green Home Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2012
Christmas around the World; Russia. In the early 1990s, when we spoke of Russia, we meant the vast, eastern European stronghold of nations from Lithuania in the far northwest to Kyrgyzstan (Kirghiz) in the far southeast. Basil’s Cathedral When the religion-hating Soviet Union imploded in 1991, creating (or recreating) 14 countries, traditions that had been buried in the memories of an older generation sprang to life again, and all it took was the slightest breath of freedom.
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10,000 Birds
JULY 18, 2013
Petersburg, Russia. Trips Europe Russia Joseph Chiera is a Masters student in Animal Behavior and Conservation at Hunter College in NYC and a “somewhat newbie” to birding. After taking an ornithology course last year, he was hooked and spends most of his free time birding or reading birding blogs. Between finishing one graduate program and beginning another, he embarked on a whirlwind tour of Europe. Of course, birding was on the itinerary! First was an awesome stay in Iceland.
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 30, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) On Saturday, April 29, 2017 there were demonstrations in several Russian cities where, in all, a couple of hundred the protesters called for the President, Vladimir Putin, to leave office and not stand for another election. The Western media and governments declare this already as the overwhelming will of the Russian people. The truth, however, is a different one altogether.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 30, 2014
Ploskorez Swage – Product Review Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) PLOSKOREZ SWAGE S, 1.30 m, Stainless Cultivator+Weeder Hoe Long Handle 1.3m. Strong, 3-edge-sharp, swaged & pointed stainless steel head, oiled wooden (Aspen or Birch) rounded-rectangular handle for upright position strain-free work (hold it with both thumbs facing the sky). Light weight. Adjustable head allowing precision work around flowers or vegetables.
Green (Living) Review
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Moscow introduced the measure in 2014 in response to sanctions imposed by the US, EU and their allies over Russia’s alleged role in the Ukraine crisis. The ban Russia plans to impose on the beef would be disruptive because of the uncertainty, but it's the reality of being in the food business, Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Mike Petersen told Radio New Zealand.
Eccorazzi
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
As Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi prepares to take the Winter Olympics torch from Vancouver, conservationists are calling the area an environmental disaster. Read More The post Russia’s 2014 Winter Olympics an Environmental Disaster appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes Environment News Top News
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
The Tel Aviv-based architecture studio Talmon Biran sent us images of their entry into a recent design competition for the Nikola-Lenivets artist community in Russia’s Kaluga region. Architecture & Urban art eco design green design Russia sustainable designIsraeli eco-innovation is spreading to all reaches of the planet, often sowing great green seeds where it touches down.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 23, 2012
Bizarre. And also, I imagine, fun. Asides
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
Today’s post includes two such stories, brought all the way to you from Russia. In the hardcore “news” department, scientists from the United States and Russia have managed a successful study of the foraging and nesting habits of Blakiston’s Fish Owl , the largest owl on the planet and one of the rarest. On the other side of Russia, in Moscow to be specific, other birds seem to be in danger, but for an entirely different reason.
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Twenty-eight Greenpeacers, mostly foreigners, and two journalists are held for six weeks now in a Russian prison: In a surprising but not unheard of move, Russia has jailed the Greenpeace activists or “pirates” aboard a Greenpeace International ship for scaling a Russian-owned Gazprom oil platform. International involvement is welcome because Russia clearly does not understand the importance of Greenpeace in the modern, environmental dialogue.
Eccorazzi
APRIL 20, 2013
Russia is in the midst of an experiment to see how various lifeforms react in space. Read More The post Russia Sends Animals to Space for One Month Experiment appeared first on Ecorazzi. On Friday, they launched five mice, eight Mongolian gerbils, fifteen geckos and various other species into orbit around the earth for one month. Animals Featured News Science
Elephant Journal
MAY 7, 2014
Adventure Boulder Green Health & Wellness catharsis fitness jon glassberg louder than eleven marmot mens journal paige claassen Russia tour triangular lake womens world banking My name is Jon Glassberg and I own a production company called Louder Than Eleven. I make movies about climbing and adventure based out of Boulder, Colorado.
Eccorazzi
DECEMBER 2, 2013
Read More The post Russia Using Captive Orcas at Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics appeared first on Ecorazzi. First SeaWorld, now Sochi 2014. See what you can do to prevent the use of captive orcas for profit at the Winter Olympics. Animals Causes News Top News Sochi 2014
Green (Living) Review
JULY 20, 2016
The animals are expected to become the founders of a new population of Persian leopards in Russia as part of an ambitious programme to bring the animal back to a region it once roamed in abundance. The release of the leopards in the Caucasus Biosphere Reserve marks an important moment in the efforts by WWF-Russia and its partners to reintroduce the Persian leopard in the area.
Eco Friendly Daily
JANUARY 28, 2014
Russia in the early 1990s hit its population high of 148 million people. With a bleak future, Russia knows the reasons for this problem, but few solutions have been put into place to reject the grim future for their numbers. Russia has gone from its peak of 148 million to now 143 million. This gives Russia a population decrease of 20%. Russia is shrinking due to many problems. The birth average per woman in Russia is 1.1
Green Prophet
JULY 3, 2011
One way readers against nuclear energy can appeal is by contacting authorities in Canada, Japan, France and Russia where the bidders are based. Business & Politics Energy Amman Canada France Japan Jordan Nuclear energy RussiaThere’s no stopping Jordan: it will build a nuclear reactor outside of Amman despite risks.
Environmental Economics
JANUARY 28, 2014
Illustration credit: Richie King, Quartz ; (click for larger image). via www.yahoo.com. I prefer bourbon. Unlike vodka, it has a flavor. And I refuse to call it whiskey. I don't know why
Eccorazzi
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Russia has offered to send an Alsatian puppy to France as a tribute to the police dog who was killed during a raid linked to the Paris attacks. The brave pooch Read More The post Russia Gives Puppy to France to Honor Killed Police Dog appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals News Top News
Eccorazzi
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Earlier today a meteor shower crashed into Russia causing explosions, hundreds of injuries, and the evacuation of schools and businesses in the area. Read More The post WATCH: Meteorites Crash Into Russia Causing Explosions and Injuries appeared first on Ecorazzi. News Science Top News
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Arts & Culture Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) WAYLON: Today Only Z ADMIN Entertainment & Culture Featured Today Z ADMIN Love Featured Today #LoveAlwaysWins gay rights olympics Russia As a blogger, I receive many, many suggestions and tips from others on writing topics, but this is the first time I''ve personally felt truly honored to have been contacted.
Eco Friendly Daily
JUNE 24, 2013
Russia was in the market for land and they had their eyes on the North Pole. The current internationally recognized territory owners in the Arctic Circle are Canada, the United States, Denmark, and Russia. But Russia is going further north to claim the sea floor of the North Pole as its own because none of the current territories reach that far. Russia is hoping when they meet again in 2009, they will rule differently in light of the new discovery.
Eccorazzi
APRIL 14, 2011
Here’s some good news folks: Russia has officially banned the hunting of polar bears… at least for this year. “Measures taken by Russia will ensure that the United States will be killing at least 70 polar bears fewer than before, which, according to Russian specialists, will help to sustain and boost the population of this beautiful Arctic animal,&# the group posted on Putin’s website.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 10, 2013
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) homophobia Russia stephen fry Also: The Russian LGBTQ Crisis & What You Can Do. Moira Madden ~ Dear Prime Minister, M Rogge, Lord Coe and Members of the International Olympic Committee, I write in the earnest hope that all those with a love of sport and the Olympic spirit will consider the stain on the Five Rings that [.].
Eco Friendly Daily
JANUARY 7, 2014
James Nixey, the manager of the Russia and Eurasia Program for Chatham House, stated: “The potential economic benefits are enormous.” Which is why Norway and Russia recently agreed to split an area of the Barents Sea into equal parts, an area which has been highly controversial for the two countries. As the world warms, the Arctic Ocean loses much of its sea ice coverage.
Eccorazzi
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Read More The post Jude Law Protests Russia’s Arrest of Greenpeace Activists appeared first on Ecorazzi. In September, 30 Greenpeace activists were arrested and detained on piracy charges by the Russian authorities. They now face up to 7 years in jail. Causes Environment News Top News jude law
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 19, 2011
said, was a “Komsomolskaya Pravda” radio program on April 12 when Roman Grokholsky, a leader of the Roma community in the Russian Federation, said that in his view, “Russia for economic reasons could accept [Europe’s Roma]. By Michael Smith (Veshengro) According to reports that were being circulated in Spring 2011 by Russian news agencies the European Union is in discussion with the government of the Russian state to do just that.
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) A bill that would allow compulsory psychiatric treatment has human rights defenders drawing parallels with Soviet practices seems to be on the table again in Russia, according to BBC Monitoring. Not anything new in Russia, whether the Soviet Union or before. The real situation in Russia is such that this clause presents a danger to citizens who are normal from the psychiatric point of view.
Green (Living) Review
OCTOBER 7, 2012
Russia's consumer-rights watchdog said it has suspended the import and use of a genetically engineered corn made by Monsanto Co. Other nations could well follow Russia's decision in what would be a severe blow to companies selling biotech food. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Russian Federation will no longer import Monsanto's genetically engineered corn due to the recent French study which is linking breast cancer and organ damage to a GMO diet.
Green Blog
JULY 28, 2010
As seen on Global Voices: Russia: Unknown People in Masks and Police Attack Environmentalists. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city. Business & Politics activism attack environmental activists environmentalists forest forest destruction Moscow police protest protests Russia violenceFrom 20 to 40 young people in white masks attacked the camp of the defenders of the Khimki forest park [RUS], Igor Podgorny [RUS] and Novaya Gazeta [RUS] reported.
Eccorazzi
DECEMBER 19, 2011
All signs point to the end of the Canadian seal hunt. The European Union’s (EU) ban of seal product imports in 2009 was a big step, and Canada has unsuccessfully Read More. Animals Causes Featured News bill-maher ellen degeneres kesha
Green Prophet
JULY 22, 2020
In Russia, the plant was found in the Far East. Food Cheese fermented food Russia weird science wineRussian scientists found that an invasive plant brought from America has the enzymes to create a plant-based enzyme that makes wine and cheese.
Eco Friendly Daily
FEBRUARY 22, 2014
If Russia succeeds in this endeavor by 2020, it will also have met its international obligations on biodiversity. Russia plans to cover acreage the size of Switzerland by establishing 9 new nature reserves and 13 national parks covering a total area of over 3.8 Vladimir Krever, WWF-Russia biodiversity coordinator says –. For the first time, development of protected areas in Russia will be based on the analysis of all available data on biological diversity of Russia.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 13, 2018
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Around 35 million backyard gardens are in private family possession in Russia and the government supports this with a legal right to a free, tax-free piece of land from 1-3 ha (in some regions even up to 6 ha). According to information from Russia the situation has gotten better still even since that time as more and more of such small backyard farms are coming “on stream”.
Celsias
OCTOBER 5, 2013
The Dutch government today announced that it would initiate arbitration proceedings against Russia under the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea to secure the release of 28 Greenpeace International activists, plus a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer, currently being detained in Russia on piracy charges.
Celsias
DECEMBER 13, 2013
The Russian authorities have told the Arctic 30 that they cannot leave the country, defying the ruling of an international court which ordered that they should be allowed to go home immediately. Russia’s powerful Investigative Committee has written to one of the 30 - Anne Mie Jensen from Denmark - indicating that they are not free to leave the country.
Elephant Journal
AUGUST 21, 2013
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Food Z ADMIN Food Featured Today food foodies health okra raw vegan recipe summer summer dish
Celsias
APRIL 16, 2011
Polar bears are classified as endangered but there was still a small quota of 29 bears a year each allowed to be hunted by both the US and Russia to allow for indigenous practice. Vladimir Putin has stepped up this year and declared that there will not be any hunting of bears in Russia's far north this year.
Elephant Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Insta-Classic: For more. And more. And a summation of where we’re at. Homepages (Gold Tabs)* Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Funny Health & Wellness WAYLON: Today Only
Celsias
SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
A further eight Greenpeace International activists have been detained for two months in Russia pending an investigation into possible charges of piracy. The eight will join 22 others, including a freelance videographer and freelance photographer, detained on Thursday following a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling. Greenpeace International pledged to appeal all 30 detentions.
Celsias
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
Pity the poor Eastern Europeans. Fifty years under the domination of their massive Soviet eastern neighbor then the collapse of Communism there two decades ago offered undreamed of opportunities to join both the European Union and NATO. But they still remain dependent on the Russian Federation for the majority of their oil and gas needs, and the new capitalists in Moscow do not hesitate to charge the highest prices possible.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
"Russia insists its air campaign is intended to target the Islamic State group and others it describes as “terrorists."". Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights WAYLON: Today Only air strikes civilian casualties compassion humanity Russia Syria terrorists
Celsias
JUNE 30, 2011
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is paying a working visit to France, where scheduled talks in Paris include discussions with Prime Minister Francois Fillon. Putin met members of the Franco-Russian Dialogue association, where one of the main issues discussed was the need for both countries to develop their nuclear energy sector, Russian official state television channel Rossiya 1 reported.
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