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Conservation is the concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, such as the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions. One mantra of conservationists is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.

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Conservation is the concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, such as the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions. One mantra of conservationists is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.

In a world of ever increasing population, conservation efforts are challenged by the difficulty in striking a balance between the current use of natural resources and ensuring that resources are available to future generations.
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    May 25, 2012 |Story| Allentown Morning Call
  1. Bare knowledge of bears cited in Easton shooting

    The bear shot dead by Easton police early Sunday after roaming the city for days was a lost male yearling that posed virtually no threat to the public if left alone, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
    The bear shot dead by Easton police early Sunday after roaming the city for days was a lost male yearling that posed virtually no threat to the public if left alone, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. "Our advice to them was to back off and...

    Tags: Animal Attacks, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), Environmental Issues, Wildlife, Shootings

  2. May 25, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News
  3. Something new - OUTDOOR FORUM

    Friends and family often ask why I love the outdoors. The problem is, my answer usually doesn’t resolve the question. I love the outdoors because. That’s it. Because. The irony of my own answer is that I tell my own children “because&...

    Tags: Andrew Johnson, Environmental Issues, Lifestyle and Leisure, Facebook, Fishing

  4. May 24, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  5. Fish kills reach Baltimore harbor

    The algae blooms fouling Baltimore area waters apparently have claimed more victims, as more dead fish have been spotted floating in the Inner Harbor and washing ashore at Fort McHenry just south of downtown.
    The algae blooms fouling Baltimore area waters apparently have claimed more victims, as more dead fish have been spotted floating in the Inner Harbor and washing ashore at Fort McHenry just south of downtown. Investigators with the Maryland Department of...

    Tags: Energy Resources, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Environmental Issues, Inner Harbor, Wildlife

  6. May 25, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune
  7. Green building to get its day in the sun

    The green home is about to be upon us, in a big — or at least bigger — way.
    The green home is about to be upon us, in a big — or at least bigger — way. You've probably heard that before. I know I surely have. I've even been guilty of writing, more than once, that environmentally friendly homebuilding and remodeling...

    Tags: Mary Umberger, McGraw-Hill Incorporated, Environmental Issues, Energy Saving, Consumers

  8. May 24, 2012 |Story| Allentown Morning Call
  9. Audit rips UGI on gas lines

    UGI Corp. has taken a "passive approach" toward replacing aging infrastructure and customers would face soaring rate increases and increased safety threats if the company doesn't develop stronger short- and long-term replacement plans, a state audit says.
    UGI Corp. has taken a "passive approach" toward replacing aging infrastructure and customers would face soaring rate increases and increased safety threats if the company doesn't develop stronger short- and long-term replacement plans, a state audit says....

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Ottawa Senators, Companies and Corporations, Lisa M Boscola, Ed Pawlowski

  10. May 25, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel
  11. My Word: Farm bill is good for conservation

    The Sentinel's opposition to the current farm bill ("Congress should plow under farm subsidies," May 10) is myopic because the editorial focuses on just the subsidies aspect of that bill. I can support the editorial board's position on a comprehensive...

    Tags: Energy Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry

  12. May 25, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel
  13. Florida can't buy its way out of unemployment challenge

    The current political mantra is jobs, jobs, jobs! This singular focus is creating opportunities for businesses to ask for business incentives and to propose relaxed regulations in all types of industries. Our politicians are allowing or considering...

    Tags: Everglades, Environmental Issues, Business, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance

  14. May 24, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  15. Panther stalks FWC Commissioner Bergeron

    The turkey hunter became the hunted for Ron Bergeron. During a hunt on his ranch in Hendry County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission commissioner from Weston was crawling to get into position to lure in a wild turkey gobbler when a...

    Tags: Turkey (animal), Weston (Broward, Florida), Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Wildlife

  16. May 24, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  17. Middle River conservation land targeted for housing growth

    Baltimore County planners want to allow hundreds of houses on waterfront conservation land along the Bird River in Middle River, over the strong objections of environmental regulators.
    Baltimore County planners want to allow hundreds of houses on waterfront conservation land along the Bird River in Middle River, over the strong objections of environmental regulators. Some county officials say a proposal for up to 400 homes where only...

    Tags: Overlea, Baltimore County, Environmental Issues, Cathy Bevins, Restaurant and Catering Industry

  18. May 24, 2012 |Story| Allentown Morning Call
  19. Saucon Valley iPad policy would require families to buy insurance for device

    The Saucon Valley School District on Tuesday unveiled a proposed policy governing how students and staff will use new iPads being purchased districtwide. The district will begin with this year's incoming seventh-graders, whose parents or guardians will...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Health, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Technology

  20. May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  21. Gasification plants in Illinois dead or on life support

    A few short months ago, the future looked bright for three coal plant developers with the idea that they would create a new market for the state's abundant, but dirty, coal.
    A few short months ago, the future looked bright for three coal plant developers with the idea that they would create a new market for the state's abundant, but dirty, coal. Proponents even called the coal "clean" because it wouldn't be burned and sent...

    Tags: Nicor Incorporated, Energy Resources, Ameren Corporation, Credit Ratings, Chicago Tribune

  22. May 25, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News
  23. N.D. 4-H land judging team 5th in national competition

    A three-member North Dakota 4-H land judging team places in national competition. The Walsh County land judging team placed fifth in the National Land Judging Invitational contest in Oklahoma City, Okla., on May 3. Team members were Justin Zahradka,...

    Tags: Environmental Issues

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