- By Oana Grigoras
- December 16th, 2011
Scientists Invent Green Coral-Inspired Cement
Experts have created an eco-friendly cement that can absorb CO2 from the atmosphere
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 15th, 2011
British Beowulf Busted for Illegal Drilling
British company is accused of developing drilling projects without a working plan
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 13th, 2011
American Power Plants to Comply with Stricter Rules
EPA backs new regulation to make power plants cut down mercury emissions by up to 90%
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 13th, 2011
New Species Found in the Greater Mekong Region
The Greater Mekong is one of the five most exposed “biodiversity hotspots” worldwide
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 9th, 2011
Polar Bear Cannibalism Linked to Climate Change
Scarce sources of food and melting ice force polar bears eat their own cubs
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 7th, 2011
Endangered Primates Learn to Use iPads and iPhones
Primates using touch screens will help experts learn more about animal behavior
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 2nd, 2011
Oil Spill Effects Felt Long After Clean Up
Oil spills have a tremendous impact on marine creatures and can trigger DNA damage
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 30th, 2011
Santa Claus to Relocate Because of Global Warming
Increased temperatures and the rapid decline of sea ice can make Santa go out of business
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 30th, 2011
US Government Backs Slaughter of Horses
Conservationists think the government's controversial decision was influenced by lobbyists
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 30th, 2011
Brazilian Demonstrators Contest Proposed Changes to Forest Law
Officials say proposed regulations would only “reward deforestation in the Amazon”
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 30th, 2011
Canada to Tackle Climate Change on Its Own
Canada's Minister of the Environment might opt for voluntary environmental pledges
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 29th, 2011
Climate Change Is Worst Football Referee
The effects of climate change dry up football fields and put players' lives at risk
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 26th, 2011
Peatland Areas Contribute to Climate Change
Experts noticed a significant drought-induced carbon loss in peatland areas
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 25th, 2011
Computer Simulations to Replace Animal Dissections in Indian Universities
If dissections are dismissed, 19 million animals would be saved annually
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 24th, 2011
Eco-Unconscious Hacker on the Loose Three Days Before Durban Summit
Nobody knows who is behind the 5,000 hacked emails meant to disrupt the Durban summit
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 23rd, 2011
Modern Technology Helps the African Lion King Send Text Messages
A high-tech collar will help biologists track lions in a cost-effective way
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 23rd, 2011
Ocean Acidity Is Responsible for Oysters' High Mortality Rate
Marine creatures can't form calcium-based structures because of oceans' acidification