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Canary Islands to Cut Environment Protection

Canary Islands to Cut Environment Protection

THE Canary Islands are trying to cut protection given to half of its endangered species. Despite protests from scientists and environmental groups, the autonomous government has introduced a draft law aiming to cut legal protection for various areas and species. Regional environmental chief, Francisco Martín, defended the changes to the catalogue of protected species, which [...]

January 6th, 2010 | Posted in Environment, Nature, News | Read More »