As amphibians leap toward extinction, alliance pushes "The Year of the Frog" As amphibians leap toward extinction, alliance pushes "The Year of the Frog" Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com December 31,…
Lack of A-bomb signatures suggest 50 years of shrinking Tibetan glaciers Lack of A-bomb signatures suggest 50 years of shrinking Tibetan glaciers By Earle Holland, Ohio State University December 30,…
Demise of deep-sea species could lead to collapse of ocean ecosystems Demise of deep-sea species could lead to collapse of ocean ecosystems mongabay.com December 27, 2007 Declining populations of deep-sea…
Global food prices rise 40% in 2007 to new record Global food prices rise 40% in 2007 to new record mongabay.com December 27, 2007 As world food prices continue to…
Brazil cracks down on illegal soy, cattle production in the Amazon Brazil cracks down on illegal soy, cattle production in the Amazon mongabay.com December 24, 2007 The Brazilian government launched…
6 species of giraffe "discovered" 6 species of giraffe "discovered" mongabay.com December 21, 2007 Genetic analysis shows that the world's tallest animal—the giraffe—may actually be several species, according to a…
Uganda renews plans to log rainforest reserve for sugar cane Uganda renews plans to log rainforest reserve for sugar cane mongabay.com December 21, 2007 Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Friday…
Japan cancels plan to kill 50 humpback whales Japan cancels plan to kill 50 humpback whales mongabay.com December 21, 2007 Japan has canceled highly controversial plans to kill 50 humpback…
Could carbon credits-for-forest conservation (REDD) reduce terrorism and global warming? Could carbon credits-for-forest conservation (REDD) reduce terrorism and global warming? mongabay.com December 20, 2007 Schemes to offer carbon credits for…
Squirrels use snake skin to disguise themselves from predators Squirrels use snake skin to disguise themselves from predators By Andy Fell, UC Davis December 20, 2007 California ground squirrels and…
New process turns chicken fat into biodiesel New process turns chicken fat into biodiesel mongabay.com December 20, 2007 Chemical engineers at the University of Arkansas have devised a way to…
Evolution of whales challenged Origin of whales challenged mongabay.com December 19, 2007 Modern whales appear to have evolved from a raccoon-sized creature with the body of a small deer, according…
Migrating frogs fare poorly when habitat altered Migrating frogs fare poorly when habitat altered mongabay.com December 19, 2007 Habitat loss and fragmentation are putting amphibians already threatened by climate change,…
Thailand's forests could support 2,000 tigers Thailand's forests could support 2,000 tigers mongabay.com December 19, 2007 Thailand's network of parks could support 2,000 tigers, reports a new study by Thailand's…
Study shows that sea turtles can recover Study shows that sea turtles can recover mongabay.com December 18, 2007 Conservation of sea turtle nesting sites is paying off for the endangered…
Will carbon credits-for-forests scheme be undermined by carbon negative bioenergy? Will carbon credits-for-forests scheme be undermined by carbon negative bioenergy? mongabay.com December 18, 2007 The Indonesian government has signed an…
Did U.S. negotiators go against the Bush administration in Bali? Did U.S. negotiators go against the Bush administration in Bali? mongabay.com December 18, 2007 Insiders in Washington are speculating that…
Rainforest destruction increasingly driven by corporate interests, not poverty Rainforest destruction increasingly driven by enterprises, not poverty An interview with Dr. Thomas K. Rudel, forest researcher at Rutgers Rhett A.…
Palm oil is a net source of CO2 emissions when produced on peatlands Palm oil is a net source of CO2 emissions when produced on peatlands mongabay.com December 17, 2007…
Photos: Two unknown mammal species discovered in "lost world" Photos: Two unknown mammal species discovered in "lost world" mongabay.com December 16, 2007 Two mammal species — a tiny possum and…
Bali delegates agree to support forests-for-climate (REDD) plan Bali delegates agree to support forests-for-climate (REDD) plan mongabay.com December 16, 2007 Delegates meeting at the U.N. climate conference in Bali agreed…
Christmas shopping habits affect global warming Christmas shopping habits affect global warming Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com December 15, 2007 Just as the conference in Bali on global warming wraps up with…
Scientists: cut emissions now to avoid climate tipping point Scientists: cut emissions now to avoid climate tipping point mongabay.com December 14, 2007 Countries need to act soon to cut carbon…
Photo: African wild dog pup gets a health check up Photo: African wild dog pup gets a health check up mongabay.com December 14, 2007 African wild dogs are among the…
Bloomberg calls for a carbon tax Bloomberg calls for a carbon tax mongabay.com December 13, 2007 New York City mayor and potential U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said that carbon…
Global warming will degrade 98% of coral reefs by 2050 Global warming will degrade 98% of coral reefs by 2050 mongabay.com December 13, 2007 Ocean acidification caused by human-induced carbon…
U.S. corn subsidies drive Amazon destruction U.S. corn subsidies drive Amazon destruction Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com December 13, 2007 U.S. corn subsidies for ethanol production are contributing to deforestation of…
Prehistoric Carnivorous Fungi Lassoed its Prey Prehistoric Carnivorous Fungi Lassoed its Prey mongabay.com December 13, 2007 Scientists have discovered the oldest known carnivorous fungus, according to a study published in…
Fish farms are killing wild salmon in British Columbia Fish farms are killing wild salmon in British Columbia mongabay.com December 13, 2007 Parasitic sea lice infestations caused by salmon farms…
70% of rainforest island to be cleared for palm oil 70% of rainforest island to be cleared for palm oil Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com December 13, 2007 Setback for Islanders Opposing…
