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Yet another South African veterinarian arrested for Rhino Horn Crimes

mydreamcourse — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:34:21 +0000

A distinguished wildlife veterinarian in South Africa has been caught for unlawfully detaching the horns from 15 rhinos. Dr. Andre Charles Uys apparently dehorned the particular rhinos within the Maremani Game Reserve, situated in Limpopo Province.

Frequently asked questions on water quality (part 5)

mydreamcourse — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:00:59 +0000

What defines the quality of water? Water quality is an important parameter touching on all aspects of ecosystems and human well-being such as the health of a community, food to be produced, economic activities, ecosystem health and biodiversity. Therefore, water quality also is influential in determining human poverty, wealth and educational levels. From a management …

Water quality facts and statistics (part 4)

mydreamcourse — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:00:13 +0000

WATER QUALITY FACTS AND STATISTICS Global water pollution ? Every day, 2 million tons of sewage and industrial and agricultural waste are discharged into the world’s water. (UN WWAP 2003) ? The UN estimates that the amount of wastewater “produced” annually is about 1,500 km3. (UN WWAP 2003) Human waste ? Lack of adequate sanitation …

How to protect water quality (part 3)

mydreamcourse — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:09 +0000

How to protect water quality You can make a difference Why care? Safeguarding the world’s water quality is critical for human health and the health of our ecosystems. Our water quality depends on the commitment of individuals, communities and governments. What can you do? Individuals can make a difference by spreading awareness about the connections …

The Secretary-General message on World Water Day

mydreamcourse — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:00:39 +0000

Water is the source of life and the link that binds all living beings on this planet. It is connected directly to all our United Nations goals: improved maternal and child health and life expectancy, women’s empowerment, food security, sustainable development and climate change adaptation and mitigation. Recognition of these links led to the declaration …