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Man Caught Smuggling Lizards in Underwear is Sentenced

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A few weeks back, we told you about a man who was caught at a New Zealand airport trying to smuggle rare lizards out of the country–in his underwear. Well, it seems that the courts will be making an example out of Hans Kurt Kubus, who hails from Germany, for attempting to sneak out of the country with not one, not two…but 44 endangered lizards stuffed in his skivvies. …Read the full story on TreeHugger

Do rings of Herbie the elm have age, climate data?

FILE -  In this Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, file photo, a worker removes saw dust from Herbie, the tallest American elm in New England, after it was cut down. Scientists from universities and federal agencies have contacted the Maine Forest Service about examining Herbie's trunk to see what can be learned about the tree's age and about the climate over the years.  (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach, File)AP – Herbie, the giant American elm tree, is giving his trunk over to science.

Reverb Bands Together: Green Music Group Launch

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The green supergroup performs John Lennon’s “Instant Karma (We All Shine On).” Photos by RCruger

It’s an eco-SWAT team: members of Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, The Roots, and Guster mingled with music biz denizens, environmental nonprofits, and earth-friendly music fans to party with purpose. Brought together by Reverb, which has greened more than 85 rock tours since 2004, the newly formed Green Music Group gathered over Grammy weekend for a jam session at Jane’s House, an alternative to Hollywood’s glitzy galas. Launching an impressive ec…Read the full story on TreeHugger

Suppliers that don’t manage CO2 could lose clients

Reuters – Suppliers that fail to manage their greenhouse gas emissions could lose clients, said a report published on Monday.

Wasps Help Fig Trees Have Sex Over Long Distances

Ficus sycomorus photo Photo via Aluka

Life has never been too easy for the African wasp Certosolen arab…Read the full story on TreeHugger