A unique three year research project has determined that there are more than 11,000 alien species present in Europe, that have biologically invaded the continent.
Known as DAISIE (Delivering Alien Invasive Species Inventory for Europe), the research project, […]
Nike Inc, Starbucks Corp and investor coalition Ceres are among the founding members of a new coalition calling for strong U.S. climate and energy legislation in early 2009.The group, named Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), will lobby for policies that encourage energy efficiency, renewable energy use and green job creation, while discouraging […]
A new study has suggested that if climate disasters are to be averted, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) must be reduced below the levels that already exist today, as they are already in the danger zone.
The study, by […]
Gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains of the United States returned to the endangered species list on Tuesday, thanks to a court victory by environmental groups over the US government.
“The northern Rocky Mountain gray wolf is returned to the list of endangered and threatened species, with each of its component populations having the same […]
A team of scientists has resolved a long-standing puzzle in climate science, by reconciling the differences between simulated and observed temperature trends in the tropics.
Using state-of-the-art observational datasets and results from computer model simulations archived at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), researchers and colleagues from 11 other scientific institutions have refuted a recent claim that […]
Formula One teams have signalled their readiness to embrace eco-technology and other environmental initiatives being championed by the sport’s governing body.
There is widespread agreement that the fuel-guzzling sport must respond in a responsible way to the environmental challenges of the modern era, with unique green-grooved tyres being run at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
The tyres […]
At least 25-36 percent of mammal species are facing the threat of extinction due to habitat deterioration, global warming, pollution and illegal trade in wildlife, according to a global study on mammals released on Saturday.
The study, conducted by over 1800 scientists from 130 countries paints a gloomy picture for sensitive eco-systems, which include Western Ghats […]
A scientist has claimed the discovery of America’s smallest dinosaur, based on the analysis of bones found during the excavation of an ancient bone bed near Red Deer, Alberta, US.
Called Albertonykus borealis, the slender bird-like creature is a new member of the family Alvarezsauridae and is one of only a few such fossils found outside […]
Mooting an unconventional therapy to check global warming, leading environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri has suggested shunning of meat and non-vegetarian diet at least for a day in the week. One meat-free day a week will be an effective sacrifice that would help tackle climate change, said Dr Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the UNs Intergovernmental Panel on […]
The Canadian government and a number of Inuit groups unveiled a pact on Friday that will shelter the habitat of polar bears, bowhead whales and other animals in the country’s northern Nunavut territory.Canada will spend C$8.3 million ($7.9 million) on the agreement, which will create three new national wildlife areas on and around Baffin Island, […]