Brazilian Forest Code Vote Delayed Until 2012

Brazilian Forest Code Vote Delayed Until 2012

The delay could be a drop in the ocean, since the government is pressured by 'ruralistas'

Giant Paper Supplier Puts Tiger Habitat at Risk

Giant Paper Supplier Puts Tiger Habitat at Risk

One of APP's wood suppliers is affecting the balance of the Senepis Tiger Sanctuary

New Species Found in the Greater Mekong Region

New Species Found in the Greater Mekong Region

The Greater Mekong is one of the five most exposed “biodiversity hotspots” worldwide

Bacteria Used to Harness Energy-Free Light

Bacteria Used to Harness Energy-Free Light

Bio-light technology could be used to indicate levels of pollution and monitor diseases

  • Energy
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 6th, 2011
PFC Green Technology Worth Pennies Brings Millions

PFC Green Technology Worth Pennies Brings Millions

PFC is an 'under-appreciated' technology that can make household devices energy-efficient

Brazilian Forests Show Decline in Deforestation

Brazilian Forests Show Decline in Deforestation

Environmental degradation has triggered 32 million tons of CO2 in the Amazon in 2011

Former Bond Girl Gemma Arterton Cares About Amazon Rainforests

Former Bond Girl Gemma Arterton Cares About Amazon Rainforests

A surface of Amazon rainforest the size of three football pitches disappears every minute

Industry Lobbyists Influence Obama's Environmental Regulations

Industry Lobbyists Influence Obama's Environmental Regulations

New report shows who is pulling the green strings behind closed door at the White House

Let's See What the Thanksgiving Turkey Has Left Behind

Let's See What the Thanksgiving Turkey Has Left Behind

We lose $275 million (€204 million) by throwing out edible turkey leftovers every year

Indonesian Governor Faces 5 Years in Prison for Approving Oil Palm Plantation

Indonesian Governor Faces 5 Years in Prison for Approving Oil Palm Plantation

A leader known for his conservation initiatives is accused of putting forests at risk

Experts Find Out How Red Tides Kill Sea Turtles

Experts Find Out How Red Tides Kill Sea Turtles

NOAA highlights its commitment to marine ecosystems trying to explain turtle deaths

US Experts Help Chinese Digitalize Their Heritage

US Experts Help Chinese Digitalize Their Heritage

Thousands of archaeological sites are targeted

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 13th, 2009
Preserving Old Books

Preserving Old Books

Certain compounds need to be kept undamaged

  • History
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • November 27th, 2008
Scanners Help Preserving Ancient Manuscripts

Scanners Help Preserving Ancient Manuscripts

New portable scanners provide data on manuscripts' deterioration

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • February 28th, 2008
Digital Preservation for Games

Digital Preservation for Games

The Library of Congress wants to keep games for future generations

  • Nature
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • December 19th, 2007
What Are National Parks?

What Are National Parks?

Tourism and conservation