The Tropical Conservation Newsbureau serves over 1000 media and scientific organizations worldwide with news concerning environmental events and activities taking place throughout the Americas. These weekly reports with editors Diane Jukofsky and Chris Wille highlight the positive steps being taken by the many environmental organizations and individuals working to save our environment, with a particular focus on Central America. Based in San Jose', Costa Rica, they are a project of the Rainforest Alliance in New York. Producer: RFPI

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Internet Audio Archive

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Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, August 5,  2002
From India to Central America to Borneo, mangrove forests, one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, provide habit to countless tropical species. Millions of people make their living from mangrove forests as well.  As we hear in this report from Diane Jukowski, conservation groups from across Latin America are coming together to work against large-scale multi-national shrimp farming operations, destructive government policies, and other threats which put these critically needed ecosystems at risk. (19 minutes)

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, July 29,  2002
Edward O. Wilson -- who some consider the world's greatest living biologist and thinker and who is credited with coining the term biodiversity -- has just published a new book, The Future of Life.  One of Dr. Wilson's greatest admirers, Chris Wille at the Tropical Conservation Newsbureau, reads from a chapter of this new work entitled What is Nature Worth?, which attempts to put a monetary value on the free services Nature provides to us every day.  (15 minutes)

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, July 22,  2002
The eco labeling movement has traditionally consisted of 4 groups: organic, fair trade, sustainability and workers rights and benefits -- each with their own focuses.  Now some of these groups are coming together in the SASA Project, which encompasses all of these areas.  Chris Wille explains how this 2-year pilot program was born and who is involved. (16 minutes)
More info: www.isealliance.org 

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Feb 26,  2001
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has just released a long-awaited study on global climate change.  The group, composed of more than 400 respected experts, and reviewed by more than a hundred NGOs is predicting even more serious consequences due to climate change than were previously anticipated.  Diane Jukofsky has details in this report.  (15 minutes)

There's a summary for policy makers of "Climate Change 2001: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability," on the IPCC (UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Web site at: http://www.unep.ch/ipcc

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Jan 29,  2001
What part did deforestation play in the January 13th earthquake-induced mud slide in El Salvador that claimed the lives of hundreds and left thousands more homeless?  Diane Jukofsky tells us in this week's report.

The victims of the quake urgently need your help. To see how you can be of service, call toll-free in the US: 1-888-MYEARTH or outside the US: 212-677-1900 or click here.  Thank you!

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Jan 8,  2001
This week's report takes a look at conservation efforts in Ecuador from the damage done to the environment by the US-led so-called "drug war," to the protection of fisheries off the Galapagos Islands, to the certification of  tour boats.  Chris Wille reports from San Jose, Costa Rica. (15 minutes)

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Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Nov 27,  2000

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Nov 6,  2000
Two years after the Hurricane Mitch disaster in Central America, the work continues.  Diane Jukofsky looks back on what's been done to rebuild to date and what lessons were learned after one of the most deadly hurricanes in living memory swept through the isthmus. Funds are still needed for the effort.  Click here for more information on the Earth Love Fund's Hurricane Mitch benefit CD. (16 minutes)

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Oct 16, 2000
A look at the situation facing fish stocks of the mighty Amazon River with Chris Wille

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Oct 9, 2000
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources has announced it's Year 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in which more than 11,000 plant and animal species are listed as "at risk".  Diane Jukofsky has details in this report.  (15 minutes)

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Sept 11, 2000
This week, a leading Mexican poet looks at the decline of the Monarch butterfly with Chris Wille

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Sept 4, 2000
Costa Rica is a major nesting ground for turtles, including the endangered Leatherback.  But alarming statistics are showing a steady decline of these nesting females from a total of 1300 in 1989 to 117 here last year.  As a method to track these magnificent creatures in the hopes of defining ocean areas in need of protection against over fishing, conservationists are now using sophisticated satellite tracking to chart migration patterns.  You can track the turtles too here!
This report is dedicated to Terry Pratt, 50, a dedicated Canadian conservationist who died in a tragic plane crash in her beloved Costa Rica last week.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Aug 28, 2000 
What were some of the defining moments in human history and what may be some of these moments in the future which had/will have great affect on our global climate?  Chris Wille has the answers in this report.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Aug 21, 2000
A recent summit meeting of environmental ministers from over 100 countries recognized the links between poverty and environmental degradation.  Diane Jukofsky explains more in this report. 

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, Aug 13, 2000
An innovative program in Guatemala's Peten Biosphere Reserve under the direction of CATIE aims to curb human incursions into the heart of this precious protected area.  Diane Jukofsky has details.  More info: e-mail Glenn Galloway at CATIE

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, July 31, 2000
How many threads can we yank out of the "Fabric of Life" (Nature) before it crashes?  Chris Wille reports.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, July 17, 2000
Diane Jukofsky on the disinformation campaign claiming rainforest deforestation is a big myth. 

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, July 3, 2000
Chris Wille on the environmental impact of raising cut flowers

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, June 26, 2000
Diane talks about a new book from the Audobon Society, the Seafood Lover's Almanac.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, June 19, 2000
Rainforests are the topic of this week's show.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, June 11, 2000
Diane Jukofsky speaks about some of the environmental issues currently facing the Caribbean.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, June 4, 2000
Today is World Environment Day, and what better way to commemorate it than by talking about everyday solutions to global problems?  Chris Wille gives listeners some suggestions.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, May 29, 2000
Chris Wille gives us an environmental profile of Belize, a country which still enjoys over 75% forest cover.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, May 22, 2000
Bird sex!  That's this weeks topic of conversation as Diane Jukofsky details some of the amazing courtship rituals of birds from around the world. Hint: did you know that some species of birds require the services of a submissive male to help in the courtship proceedings?

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, April 24, 2000
More and more citizens around the world are demanding a voice in the making of environmental policies, sometimes even taking to the streets as witnessed by the recent demonstrations in London, Seattle and Washington, DC.  Diane Jukofsky explains why in this report.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, April 10, 2000
Is your breakfast "Eco-OK?"  Find out in this report from Chris Wille

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, March 13, 2000
Interview with Diane Jukofsky. By Joe Bernard, 16 Min

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, March 6, 2000
Interview with Chris Wille. By Joe Bernard, 16 Min.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, January 31, 2000
Interview with Diane Jukofsky. By Joe Bernard, 13 Min.

Tropical Conservation Newsbureau Report, January 3, 2000
Chris Wille talks about Ecoplanning for the new year. By Joe Bernard, 15 Min.