NOAA Predicts Extremely Active 2013 Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Basin
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued the six-month Atlantic hurricane season forecast today. The outlook released by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center ... Full Story Here →
May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity
Water is the wellspring of life on planet Earth and is essential for the survival of every species. This year, the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is celebrated worldwide ... Full Story Here →
Aiming to Reduce Pollution in Hong Kong Through the Use of Electric Taxis
Pollution in Hong Kong is steadily increasing since car consumers also increase yearly. The Hong Kong government has always been looking for ways to reduce the pollution which affects ... Full Story Here →
97% of Scientists Agree on Man-Made Nature of Global Warming but Public Opinion is at Odds
An international meta-study recently published in the Environmental Research Letters journal reveals an overwhelming agreement amongst scientists that man-made causes, primarily the ... Full Story Here →
Human Embryonic Stem Cells Successfully Cloned for the First Time
Human embryonic stem cells have been successfully cloned by scientists by “transferring the nucleus of another cell.” Researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University and ... Full Story Here →
Migrating Mule Deer Protected from Road Collisions by New Wildlife Crossing along US 89
The US 89 is the site of a significant crossing of thousands of mule deer that take the route twice a year in their regular migration in the Utah-Arizona area. A recent project on US ... Full Story Here →
Groundbreaking SRI Method Gains Popularity in India
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) of growing rice has produced record-breaking crops and is slowly but surely gaining traction with farmers in India. This new method of planting ... Full Story Here →
Pakistani Government Issues Air-Conditioning Ban
After May 15, 2013 government offices in Pakistan are banned from using their air-conditioning units as the country continues to battle severe shortages in natural gas and energy. The ... Full Story Here →
Citi Bike Program Soon to Launch in NYC
New York has lagged behind other world megacities when it comes to mass bicycle-sharing scheme. This month of May, the NYC Citi Bike Program will be launched and New Yorkers, out-of-towners ... Full Story Here →
Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo and Other Baby Products Reformulated
Johnson and Johnson, one of the largest companies in the world that manufacture baby products took a huge turn when it agreed to subject all its products to a series of laboratory tests ... Full Story Here →
Solar Impulse Successfully Completes First Leg of Trans-Continental Flight
The Solar Impulse is 100% powered by solar energy. It started out from Moffett Airfield near San Francisco Bay and flew day and night relying solely on solar panels and batteries on ... Full Story Here →
Genetically Modified Foods Are Not Allowed in Peru
Peru is mostly known as being the cradle of the great Inca Empire. For thousands of years, quality products have been produced on its soil which gave life and support to its entire ... Full Story Here →
Worldwide Mercury Pollution to be Curbed by Minamata Convention
Reports say that the use of the toxic heavy metal, mercury is to be regulated by the Minamata Convention that was drawn up in Geneva, Switzerland in January of this year. The treaty ... Full Story Here →
President Obama Welcomes Young Inventors to the White House Science Fair
Science Fair winners from all over the United States recently displayed their wares at the White House. Young inventors and innovators from all across the nation gathered together for ... Full Story Here →
Merck & Co.’s New Cancer Drug, Lambrolizumab, Joins Gang of Breakthrough Meds
Merck & Co. has announced that Lambrolizumab has recently been branded a breakthrough medication. This designation is a significant milestone for this therapy for advanced melanoma ... Full Story Here →
Sign Language Used by Coral Grouper Fish to Communicate with Fellow Predators
A recent study discovered that the roving coral grouper employs a form of sign language in communicating with other predators in the area and share information about its prey. This ... Full Story Here →
Canadian Conservatives Open Oil Sands Research Information to the Public on Earth Day
Today, April 22 is Earth Day. The Conservatives in Canada are marking this day with the launch of a portal that will allow the public to have access to sensitive data on the environment, ... Full Story Here →
United Nations Project Protects Wildlife and Forests in Kenya
A partnership that is backed by the United Nations is contributing significantly to protecting remaining forests in Kenya and improving the citizens’ livelihood as well. The United ... Full Story Here →
Conservation Increases the Population of Florida Panther, Florida’s State Animal
The Florida panther, a subspecies of the cougar family, scientifically known as Puma concolor coryi, is considered a unique subspecies that is only found in the state of Florida in ... Full Story Here →
Italian Environmental Campaigner Wins Goldman Prize for 2013
The person who served as the prime mover behind the zero-waste movement in Italy is one of the awardees of the Goldman Prize, the equivalent of the Oscar for the environmental movement. ... Full Story Here →
