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Can Hurricanes Be Weakened by Offshore Wind Turbines?Feb 27, 2014
Hurricanes are one of Mother Nature's most destructive storms that can cause total devastation to the coastal communities of the world. It is the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of these storms that often causes them to be so deadly, however researchers believe that they can be weakened or even stopped by something as little as wind turbines. More >>
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Saving Indonesia's Manta Rays Feb 26, 2014
The Government of Indonesia is now protecting the world’s largest ray species, the giant and reef manta rays, from fishing and trade. This new law represents a major advancement in efforts to conserve manta rays, which in 2013 were added to the list of species regulated under of CITES... More >>
New Super Greenhouse Gas Discovered that is 7,100 Time Stronger than CO2Feb 25, 2014
In a recently published issue of Geophysical Research Letters, scientists from the University of Toronto have identified a new chemical present in the atmosphere that appears to be a long living greenhouse gas. This new chemical--perfluorotributylamine, or PFTBA-- has broken all other records of any other chemical present in the atmosphere in terms of its potential to affect the climate. More >>
'No-Go' Commitment: Oil And Gas Company Promises Not To Extract From World Heritage SitesFeb 24, 2014
One of the top biodiversity sites in Africa, Virunga National Park, is home to some 100 remaining mountain gorillas. It was established in 1925 as Africa’s first national park and in 1979 it became one of the first World Heritage Sites. It also features on the Ramsar List of Wetlands... More >>
Stars Speak Up For Indonesia's TigersFeb 21, 2014
A host of Hollywood stars have joined thousands of concerned consumers in a call for an end to everyday products that are manufactured through forest destruction. The Tiger Manifesto, launched by Greenpeace, is a way for consumers to demand products that are forest and tiger-friendly. Forest destruction is driving animals like... More >>
Bats Serve as Inspiration for New 'Micro Air Vehicles'Feb 20, 2014
Bats---terrifying to some, but now they may be the inspiration to a new mode of flight. Researchers at Virginia Tech have been exploring how bats fly by flapping their wings and are now applying that knowledge towards the design process of small flying vehicles known as "micro air vehicles." In the... More >>
Scientist's Dog Is Murdered: Reward Offered Feb 19, 2014
Arizona’s Center for Biological Diversity has announced a $2,500 reward for information about the fatal poisoning of a Northern California dog owned by a leading researcher studying how the same controversial poison affects endangered species. The dog named Nyxo died on February 3, when he ingested red meat laced with the... More >>
Hydrogen Cars to Begin Rolling Out This SpringFeb 18, 2014
For a long time electric and plug-in cars have been thought to be the only plausible and efficient alternative to conventional fossil fuel cars. Nearly all of the world's car makers have rolled out some sort of hybrid car and are heavily investing in these eco-friendly alternatives. However, even with the all the financial incentives offered by countries to promote the use of these energy alternative cars, the demand is still not as strong as the auto industry would have liked. More >>
Unleashing Your 'Wild' Side - Making Love For Endangered SpeciesFeb 17, 2014
This Valentine’s Day, Arizona’s Center for Biological Diversity sent some 4,000 free endangered species condoms to some of the most romantic getaway cities in North America. From Maine’s Bar Harbor to New Mexico’s Santa Fe, the condoms were given away to raise awareness about how runaway human population growth affects endangered... More >>
Are Our Bees Shrinking?Feb 14, 2014
Exposure to a widely used pesticide causes worker bumblebees to grow less and then hatch out at a smaller size, according to a new study by Royal Holloway University of London, UK. Bumblebees are essential to the balance of our food chain so it’s critical we understand how wild bees might... More >>