Environmental headlines

Sea turtle massacre in Mexico Sea turtle massacre in Mexico Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com August 11, 2005 Using machetes, poachers killed some 80 protected Olive Ridley sea turtles on Escobilla…

Convergent Evolution of Poison Frogs and Ants Convergent Evolution of Poison Frogs and Ants Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences release August 10, 2005 A steady diet of ants…

After Chernobyl accident wildlife flourishes After Chernobyl accident wildlife flourishes Ecological Society of America August 10, 2005 Chernobyl's ecosystems seem to be recovering just 19 years after the region was…

Empowering ecologists with informatics education and training Empowering ecologists with informatics education and training Ecological Society of America August 10, 2005 The following is an abstract from this week's Ecological…

Brazil to crackdown on illegal logging says Environment Minister Brazil to crackdown on illegal logging says Environment Minister Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com August 9, 2005 According to a report from…

Study discovers why poison dart frogs are toxic Study discovers why poison dart frogs are toxic Rhett Butler, mongabay.com August 9, 2005 2007 update Blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates azureus).…

Two tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar Two tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar Field Museum release August 9, 2005 Finding follows discovery of two other new species of lemurs…

Unfortunately, I do not think we have ever had many big breakthroughs. I have been in conservation long enough to see all sorts of promising ideas, like debt-for-nature swaps, ICDPs…

Mining project proves controversial in Madagascar Mining project proves controversial in Madagascar wildmadagascar.org August 8, 2005 Mining in Madagascar An article in Sunday's Observer detailed a conflict between a new…

These were among the conflicting findings of a telephone survey of more than 3,500 adults to assess attitudes, knowledge and awareness of HIV vaccine research in the United States. The…

Site explains how smell and taste decline with age Site explains how smell and taste decline with age NIH release August 8, 2005 NIH SeniorHealth Adds Information on Smell and…

1,000 wild orang-utans poached a year says WWF 1,000 wild orang-utans poached a year says WWF Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com August 6, 2005 The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a leading…

American cotton subsidies impoverish Africa American cotton subsidies impoverish Africa Associated Press August 5, 2005 The Wall Street Journal today featured an article on a contingent of American representatives who…

Indonesian forest fires again cause haze in Malaysia Indonesian forest fires again cause haze in Malaysia Associated Press August 4, 2005 Haze over Malaysia during fires that took place in…

Landowner caught burning 2 million trees in the Amazon Landowner caught burning 2 million trees in the Amazon mongabay.com August 3, 2005 (updated October 25, 2005) A large plantation owner…

Organic farming benefits wildlife over conventional agriculture says study Organic farming benefits wildlife over conventional agriculture says study British Trust for Ornithology release August 3, 2005 In the largest and…

Chocolate could kill your dog Chocolate could kill your dog Death by chocolate? Feeding sweets to your pet is no laughing matter mongabay.com August 3, 2005 Not a good idea…

Walking carnivorous fish discovered in New York lake Walking carnivorous fish discovered in New York lake mongabay.com August 3, 2005 Authorities fear the worst... invasive species Authorities have found snakehead…

Renewable energy in China, a strategic future? Renewable energy in China, a strategic future? Rhett Butler August 2, 2005 With a host of environmental and domestic social concerns -- and…

Gulf dead zone larger than expected Gulf dead zone larger than expected Mapping of Dead Zone Completed Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Release August 2, 2005 The coast wide extent of…

All albatrosses dead in transoceanic race All albatrosses dead in transoceanic race Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com August 1, 2005 All 18 albatross competitors died in the 2005 Big Bird Race.…

Brazil's grasslands could replace food production of American heartland Brazil's grasslands could replace food production of American heartland South of the Border: The Great American Land Grab Tina Butler, mongabay.com…

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="3" gal_title="Practice gallery"] FDA warning on mercury in fish may be misleading consumers -- WSJ EPA/FDA, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL August 1, 2005 An EPA/FDA advisory on fish consumption…

Amazon not holding expected carbon, carbon-credit trading scheme at risk? Amazon not holding expected carbon, carbon-credit trading scheme at risk? Rice University press release July 28, 2005 The rivers of…

Spicy peppers keep elephants out of farmers' fields Spicy peppers keep elephants out of farmers' fields Wildlife Conservation Society Release July 28, 2005 Key to Elephant Conservation is in The…

Food demand greater threat to wildlife than global warming Food demand greater threat to wildlife than global warming Hudson Institute's Center for Global Food Issues Release July 28, 2005 "Claims…

Zoologists to discuss latest in animal enrichment techniques Zoologists to discuss latest in animal enrichment techniques Wildlife Conservation Society July 21, 2005 The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is hosting the…

California to face water shortage warns new study California to face water shortage warns new study mongabay.com July 27, 2005 At current rates, California's demand for water will increase by…

Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation fails to protect fish says Greenpeace Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation fails to protect fish says Greenpeace mongabay.com July 27, 2005 In a new report, environmental group…

China announces wave power station technology advancements China announces wave power station technology advancements mongabay.com July 27, 2005 China announced that it has developed typhoon-resistant technologies for the world's first…