Environmental groups led by Greenpeace strongly came out against and appealed the Government of Poland to rethink on its proposed plan to build a road through the Rospuda River valley, the home of many rare plant and animal species. The proposed road,..
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At this time of the year, when most countries are suffering from flash flooding, South Africa is struggling with floods on one-hand and forest fires on the other. Unusual environment conditions propelled the forest fires to spread fast, engulfing…
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Here’s some news that might shake the world of environmentalists and policy makers. Although, the ‘Oxygen poor’ zone of Texas and Louisiana isn’t quite big this year. The zone still ranks as the third largest in the list.
So, what does an…
Gulf of Mexico is still the third major dead zone Read More »
Gorilla ogo – named after its invasive nature, the marine algae is running havoc at the Hawaii waters, killing coral reefs and smothering sea grass beds, capable of devastating the marine ecosystem single-handedly.
In Hawaii and elsewhere, there has..
Now ‘Super Suckers’ to save the Hawaii reefs from invasive algae Read More »
Where have all the giant-creatures’ of the world disappear that existed around 300 million years ago? Though many theories have come to the rescue of the logics muted by various scientists, but following this, yet another question does arise –…
Why have all the ancient giant bugs disappear? – The ‘air’ has the answer! Read More »
Incessant rains in China have brought much flooding and misery to the region. Not only this, to compound the miseries of the country is the danger looming large over the Three Gorges dam, which is at risk of peril. Hold on. What is it about? Can you..
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As the Arctic’s ice recedes, its waters are becoming more traversable and its riches more easily available to a resource-hungry world. Promise of the largely unexplored Arctic seabed containing vast oil and gas deposits seems to be luring all. The…
Melting Arctic leading to a resource-grabbing rat race Read More »
Flash floods have hit Britain hard. The weatherman seems clueless. The submerged streets of London tell the same story. But, what is it? Why is Britain finding it hard to contain the incessant rains and flooding? Why is the most perfect metrology…
Flash floods in Britain, resultant of global warming? Read More »
At a time when concerns for global warming and climate change are at their zenith, and nations striving to reduce green house gas levels, the US can expect to see an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Released into the atmosphere when fossil…
Coal-fired power plants to increase air pollution in America Read More »
The world’s largest calcite cave is reborn again! Recently, the Mexican treasure amazed scientists and spelunkers as it came alive with the water flow. Experts believe the Fort Stranton cave did not witness any water flow for last 150 years.
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The resurrection of the snowy river alerts researchers Read More »