A 34-year-old male northern white rhino has died in a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, leaving only six northern white rhinos left in the world. Ari Phillips, writing for thinkprogress.org (“Death of Northern White Rhino Leaves Only Six Left In Existence,” October 19, 2014), goes on to say: “Suni, one of four northern white rhinos living in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, was the first-ever northern white rhino to be born...
Read MoreThe following is a Climate Central article by science journalist Andrea Thompson, posted September 18, 2014, with the title above: Just days after NASA data showed that August 2014 was the warmest August on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the ranking and raised the ante: There’s a good chance 2014 could become the warmest year on record. “If we continue a consistent departure from...
Read MoreGeography Professor Joel Michaelsen was one of four UCSB alumnae honored at the 2014 Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon on October 11. Joel was honored with the Graver University Service Award which was presented to him by Chancellor Yang for his exemplary service as a scholar, faculty leader, and distinguished administrator. According to the Alumni Association: “In 1991, the Alumni Service Award, named after influential Association...
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