Future biodiversity extinction hotspots identified Future biodiversity extinction hotspots identified Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com March 7, 2006 Scientists have identified 20 potential extinction hotspots where hunting and human-caused habitat destruction…
Evidence of early corn cultivation and agricultural trade uncovered in Peru Evidence of early corn cultivation uncovered in Peru Agricultural trade thrived thousands of years ago Rhett Butler, mongabay.com March…
Congo Bonobo chimp population falls 95% since 1984 Congo Bonobo chimp population falls 95% since 1984 Anjan Sundaram The Associated Press December 25, 2005 MBIHE-MOKELE, Congo — Scientists are struggling…
Amazon to be logged sustainably says Brazil Amazon to be logged sustainably says Brazil Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com March 6, 2006 Last week Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…
Next sunspot cycle stronger, may be more damaging to satellites and communication networks Next sunspot cycle stronger, may be more damaging to satellites and communication networks National Science Foundation release…
Carbon fiber composites could boost future car fuel efficiency 30 percent Carbon fiber composites could boost future car fuel efficiency 30 percent Oak Ridge National Laboratory March 6, 2006 Highways…
Organic farming is eco-friendly finds study Organic farming is eco-friendly finds study By Mark Shwartz Stanford University March 6, 2006 A new study confirms the notion that organic farming is…
Tropical timber has earned a bad reputation. When we think of timber from lush, tropical forests, it conjures up images of valuable old-growth trees pillaged by logging companies and illegal…
Antarctica is melting finds study Antarctica is melting finds study Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com March 5, 2006 The Antarctic ice sheet continues to shrink according to a NASA study released…
World temperatures highest in 1200 years World temperatures highest in 1200 years Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 10, 2006 World temperatures are higher than in any period over the last…
Medicinal value of chocolate explored by scientists Medicinal value of chocolate explored by scientists Mars, Incorporated release February 9, 2006 The cocoa plant (Theobroma cacao) holds tremendous potential to impact…
Polar bear may be listed as endangered species Polar bear may be listed as endangered species Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 9, 2006 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today…
Largest solar power plant in a generation to be built in Nevada Largest solar power plant in a generation to be built in Nevada Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 9,…
Volcanic eruption cut warming in 20th century Volcanic eruption cut warming in 20th century Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 9, 2006 EDITOR'S NOTE: Ocean temperatures might have been warmer and…
Chinese invaders threaten Britain Chinese invaders threaten Britain Invasive crab species could cause ecological havoc News release from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne February 8, 2006 An exotic type…
Microfinance key to alleviating poverty in forest communities Microfinance key to alleviating poverty in forest communities FAO release February 8, 2006 Basic financial services can help families start their own…
Pictures of newly discovered T-Rex dinosaur Pictures of newly discovered T-Rex dinosaur TEAM CO-LED BY GW PROFESSOR JAMES M. CLARK DISCOVERS SKELETONS OF THE OLDEST TYRANNOSAUR News release from George…
Lake Victoria illegally drained for electricity in Uganda Lake Victoria illegally drained for electricity in Uganda mongabay.com February 8, 2006 EDITOR'S NOTE: Lake Victoria, Africa's largest freshwater lake, is being…
Climate change increases California flood, drought risk Climate change increases California flood, drought risk Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 7, 2006 Climate change may increase the risk of winter floods…
2009: Scientists discover new species in a volcanic crater in New Guinea. 2008: Scientists report new species in a forest discovered using Google Earth. All the latest species discovery news…
Barges could protect Europe from climate change deep freeze Barges could protect Europe from climate change deep freeze University of Alberta release February 6, 2006 It is ironic that one…
Scientists discover dozens of new species in New Guinea Scientists discover dozens of new species in New Guinea Conservation International release February 6, 2006 EDITOR's NOTE: A team of scientists…
Fungus may be devastating amphibian populations worldwide Fungus may be devastating amphibian populations worldwide Southern Illinois University Carbondale release February 6, 2006 CARBONDALE, Ill. -- What is killing the world's…
Malaria linked to Amazon deforestation Malaria linked to Amazon deforestation Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 2, 2006 A pair studies in the Amazon rainforest suggest a link between deforestation and…
In search of Bigfoot, scientists may uncover unknown biodiversity in Malaysia In search of Bigfoot, scientists may uncover unknown biodiversity in Malaysia Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 1, 2006 Malaysian…
Investors with $31 trillion pressure firms on climate change Investors with $31 trillion pressure firms on climate change Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 1, 2006 A group of 211 institutional…
Biofuels can replace about 30 percent of fuel needs Biofuels can replace about 30 percent of fuel needs Georgia Institute of Technology February 1, 2006 With world oil demand growing,…
New tropical timber pact takes aims at illegal logging New tropical timber pact takes aims at illegal logging Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 1, 2006 Late last week, countries that…
Great Barrier Reef in Trouble says Australian Scientist Great Barrier Reef in trouble says Australian scientist Worst bleaching on record possible Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com February 1, 2006 Australia's Great…
African carnivores under threat -- top 20 at risk listed African carnivores under threat -- top 20 at risk listed WCS release February 1, 2006 Cheetah. Photo by Rob Roy…
