Toxic burials: the final insult
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The institutionalization and ritualization of an expensive and ecological harmful burial process carried out in the United States such as embalming the body, which results in an artificial and toxic environment, is discussed. Religious institutions play a significant role in restoring ecologically sound burial practices as many seek solace when loved ones die, and 88 percent of the United States population considers religion an important part of life.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2001
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How much information on population biology is needed to manage introduced species?
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The most effective way to deal with invasive introduced species is to discover them at earliest and eradicate or least contain them before they spread. The success of this approach depends upon the chemical and mechanical techniques used to prevent invasion.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2003
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Why the Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Seas bowhead whale is endangered: response to Shelden et al
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Research has been conducted on population viability of Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort Seas bowhead whale populations. The author argues the report that this population is no longer warranted under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Publication Name: Conservation Biology
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0888-8892
Year: 2003
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