California sues automakers over global warming California sues automakers over global warming mongabay.com September 21, 2006 California sued six of the world's largest automakers over greenhouse gas emissions charging that…
Dolphin Slaughter Resumes in Japan Dolphin Slaughter Resumes in Japan Renewed Dolphin Slaughter Prompts New Campaign WCS September 20, 2006 Group cites scientific and ethical justification for ending the hunts.…
Oldest juvenile skeleton discovered in Ethiopia Oldest juvenile skeleton discovered in Ethiopia Arizona State University September 20, 2006 Discovery of a nearly intact 3.3 million year-old juvenile skeleton is filling…
Greenland's ice continues to melt Greenland's ice continues to melt University of Colorado at Boulder September 20, 2006 Data gathered by a pair of NASA satellites orbiting Earth show Greenland…
Rare, 90-million-year-old tree for sale Rare, 90-million-year-old tree for sale mongabay.com September 20, 2006 The National Geographic Society announced it will sell the Wollemi Pine, one of the world's oldest…
Amazon rainforest has its first wireless city under poverty alleviation initiative by Intel Amazon rainforest has its first wireless city under poverty alleviation initiative by Intel mongabay.com September 20, 2006…
Tree rings could settle global warming hurricane debate Tree rings could settle global warming hurricane debate mongabay.com September 19, 2006 Scientists have shown that ancient tree rings could help settle…
Extent of Mercury Pollution More Widespread, Report Shows Extent of Mercury Pollution More Widespread, Report Shows National Wildlife Federation September 19, 2006 Mercury pollution is making its way into nearly…
Arctic ice hole larger than Britain forms, shocks scientists Arctic ice hole larger than Britain forms, shocks scientists European Space Agency September 19, 2006 Satellite images acquired from 23 to…
$230B for space mission but only $30M for deep ocean research? $230B for space mission but only $30M for deep ocean research? Russell A. Mittermeier Conservation International September 19, 2006…
China moves as environmental problems mount China moves as environmental problems mount mongabay.com September 19, 2006 China, the world's most populous country and fastest growing economy, faces a host of…
Expansion of agriculture in the Amazon may impact climate Expansion of agriculture in the Amazon may impact climate mongabay.com September 19, 2006 A new study from NASA scientists shows that…
War-torn Congo Announces Two New Parks War-torn Congo Announces Two New Parks WCS September 18, 2006 The Minister of Forestry Economy of the Republic of Congo announced today plans to…
Climate Change Threatens Lemurs Climate Change Threatens Lemurs Earthwatch Institute September 18, 2006 Tropical rainforests are among the most stable environments on Earth, but they are still no match for…
New species of 'walking' shark discovered New species of 'walking' shark discovered Conservation International September 18, 2006 Two recent expeditions led by Conservation International (CI) to the heart of Asia's…
Shift from hard drives to flash may have environmental benefits Shift from hard drives to flash may have environmental benefits Green flash: solid state drives pay dividends beyond performance Tina…
Acid rain affects one-third of China Acid rain affects one-third of China mongabay.com August 28, 2006 One-third of China is impacted by acid rain according to officials quotes Sunday by…
One year later: Hurricane Katrina in review One year later: Hurricane Katrina in review Historical look at the most damaging storm in U.S. history mongabay.com August 28, 2006 The 2005…
Remote island provides clues on population growth, environmental degradation Remote island provides clues on population growth, environmental degradation University of Oregon August 24, 2006 Halfway between South America and New…
Climate change causing early spring Climate change causing early spring mongabay.com August 25, 2006 Spring is arriving earlier across Europe than it did 30 years ago according to new research…
Climate change caused dramatic changes in Antarctica 14 million years ago Climate change caused dramatic changes in Antarctica 14 million years ago mongabay.com August 25, 2006 Climate change 14 million…
New research into climate change in the Western Himalaya and the surrounding Karakoram and Hindu Kush mountains could explain why many glaciers there are growing and not melting. The findings…
Recovery of biodiversity after dinosaurs was chaotic Recovery of biodiversity after dinosaurs was chaotic Recovery following mass extinction may be complex mongabay.com August 24, 2006 A new study suggests that…
North Atlantic Ocean freshening could weaken Gulf Stream North Atlantic Ocean freshening could weaken Gulf Stream New study looks at combined causes of North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean freshening Marine…
GM tree could be used for cellulosic ethanol GM tree could be used for cellulosic ethanol Fast-Growing Trees Could Take Root as Future Energy Source Purdue University August 24, 2006…
Feathers, human hair used to fight oil spill in Philippines Feathers, human hair used to fight oil spill in Philippines mongabay.com August 24, 2006 The Philippines has asked for hair…
Tropical rain forest insects have diet similar to temperate insects Tropical rain forest insects have diet similar to temperate insects University of Minnesota August 23, 2006 A study initiated by…
Viruses can jump primate-human species barrier, researchers warn Viruses can jump primate-human species barrier, researchers warn University of Washington August 23, 2006 Viruses that jump the species barrier between monkeys…
Americans believe hot weather, hurricanes linked to global warming Americans believe hot weather, hurricanes linked to global warming National Wildlife Federation (NWF) August 23, 2006 As first anniversary of Hurricane…
Gecko feet inspire high-friction micro-fibers Gecko feet inspire high-friction micro-fibers University of California at Berkeley August 22, 2006 Inspired by the remarkable hairs that allow geckos to hang single-toed from…
