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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2018, 08:37:05 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2018, 08:37:00 AM »

Between the great things we can't do and the small things we refuse to do is the danger that we will do nothing at all.

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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2018, 12:06:42 PM »



Lead editorial in DesMoines Register today.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/01/29/eagles-lead-ammunition-fine-legislature/1074647001/

Thanks, gg, RRP & Mom and Dad for this editorial.

Tip: I had to disable my Adblocker to watch the video - and it's fabulous!
Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

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« Reply #18 on: February 03, 2018, 10:06:01 AM »

Hit an animal on an Idaho highway? This proposed law would let you finish it off. (what could go wrong?!  :-\)

http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article197826144.html?wpisrc=nl_animalia&wpmm=1



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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2018, 08:47:20 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2018, 09:08:16 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

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« Reply #23 on: February 15, 2018, 11:05:38 PM »

Condor specimens land at UC Davis

https://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/ucd/condor-specimens-land-at-uc-davis/


Curator Andy Engilis examines a condor specimen at the UC Davis Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology. The museum is preparing the newly acquired specimens donated to the museum earlier this year. Six dead condors, five of which died from lead poisoning, are being preserved and prepared for the UCD collection. Gregory Urquiaga, UC Davis/Courtesy photo
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« Reply #24 on: February 15, 2018, 11:08:54 PM »

Research museum secures rare California condors

http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2018/02/research-museum-secures-rare-california-condors


Lindsay France/University Photography
A California condor skin and wing shown in contrast to a preserved cardinal.
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Re: Get the Lead Out
« Reply #25 on: February 16, 2018, 01:59:51 PM »

Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
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« Reply #26 on: February 16, 2018, 02:01:45 PM »

Bald eagles' poisoning deaths raises alarm over lead shot used in hunting, fishing

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bald-eagles-poisoning-deaths-raises-alarm-over-lead-shot-used-in-hunting-fishing


Rob Hope, the OWL rehab centre's raptor care manager, says four lead-poisoned eagles brought into the centre in the last two weeks have died. Hope here shows off a healthy eagle that has been at the facility for the past 15 years. Larry Pynn / PNG
Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring

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« Reply #27 on: February 16, 2018, 02:25:35 PM »

Watch determined Yoopers rescue injured bald eagle from Lake Superior

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/watch_determined_yoopers_rescu.html

Rescued Bald Eagle believed to have lead poisoning

http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Bald-eagle-rescued--473017843.html



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« Reply #28 on: February 16, 2018, 02:42:54 PM »

3 bald eagles die after testing positive for lead poisoning in 2 weeks

http://foxillinois.com/news/local/3rd-bald-eagle-tests-positive-for-lead-poisoning-in-2-weeks-02-09-2018
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« Reply #29 on: February 16, 2018, 02:58:46 PM »

3 bald eagles die after testing positive for lead poisoning in 2 weeks

http://foxillinois.com/news/local/3rd-bald-eagle-tests-positive-for-lead-poisoning-in-2-weeks-02-09-2018

More: Lead poisoning blamed in bald eagle deaths

http://www.wandtv.com/story/37472254/lead-poisoning-blamed-in-bald-eagle-deaths


Pictured: Charleston bald eagle (deceased)
Only within the moment of time represented by the present century has one species -- man -- acquired significant power to alter the nature of the world.
― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring