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for Friend of Wildlife Vol. 37 Issue 2, Mar/Apr 1990
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26510
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An emerging environmental issue in North Carolina is the greenhouse effect, the slow warming of the earth caused by carbon dioxide and other atmospheric gases. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to determine what the by-products of global warming are going to be.
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26511
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Estimates of the effect of Hurricane Hugo on the endangered and threatened wildlife of the Carolinas and Puerto Rico are still being tabulated. The results so far show population losses for some endangered birds, including the red-cockaded woodpecker and bald eagle.
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26512
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The Town of Cary, North Carolina has committed to the protection of Swift Creek Bluffs, an area noted for its large mature beech trees and alluvial hardwood forest. The natural area is identified in the Wake County Inventory of Special Places.
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26513
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Environmental, community, and church groups in North Carolina are springing into action for Earth Day on April 22. The N.C. Wildlife Federation is emphasizing long-term behavioral changes to lessen our impact on the environment. They will promote environmental education in schools and work with educators to develop teaching materials.
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26514
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North Carolina has the largest state-maintained highway system in the nation. While highways encourage economic growth, there has been little consideration of possible environmental impacts in highway planning.
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26515
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is implementing the Adopt An Access Area program. Individuals or conservation groups may choose one of the state’s boating access areas to help keep clean and to identify maintenance needs.
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26516
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While state lawmakers have passed mandatory blaze orange laws, they have been ineffective. At the end of the big game hunting season on January 1, six accidental hunting deaths were reported in North Carolina. Only one of the victims was wearing blaze orange.
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26524
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Fur, Fish ‘n Game is a sponsored natural resources camp for youth in North Carolina. Participants learn about the conservation and management of natural resources, so that they may be prepared to face future environmental challenges.
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