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Monday, February 06, 2012

Good News on the Ocean Front for a Change

Progress seen in reef protection, recovering species and whale numbers.

Meet the Microbes Eating the Gulf Oil Spill
Takin' Atlanta To The Woodshed
‘Chunky soup’ of plastic in Atlantic

Tequila Gives New Biofuel Crops a Shot

Study finds ethanol derived from agave plants could provide a substitute for petrol and be grown without displacing food crops.

Deforestation in Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Reserve Drops

Deforestation in the wintering grounds of the Monarch butterfly in central Mexico has dropped to just over one acre’s worth of trees.

‘Million-dollar Sharks’ Boon to Eco-tourism

Tens of millions of the coastal and open-water sharks are harvested every year to supply a burgeoning appetite for meat and especially shark-fin soup.

The Relentless Ladybug

Ladybugs, ladybirds, or lady beetles—whatever one calls them—are favored by farmers as voracious pest-eaters.

10 Reasons We Need Wolves

Wolves help fight the climate change and overpopulation of certain species among other surprising contributions.

Agricultural Patterns from Space

Nasa satellite images reveal the diversity of agricultural patterns as seen from space.

The Greatest Migration on Earth

One Humpback Whale has proved to scientists that migratory creatures are still free roaming and continue to explore.

New life for the Dead Sea?

A conduit from the Red Sea could restore the disappearing Dead Sea and slake the region's thirst. But obstacles are imminent.

Is Water the Next Carbon?

We all take water for granted. Even though water is critical for human life, ecosystems, and a major resource for industry.

Drowned Spiders Come Back From the Dead

Spiders utilize suspended animation when oxygen is in short supply.

Why Do Leaves Change Colors in the Fall?

The science behind when and why leaves change in the fall.

Chile Earthquake Knocked Earth Off Axis

Nasa said the Chilean earthquake also resulted in shorter days.

Cleanup Time on the High Seas

Albatross chicks collectively consumed more than four tons of plastic at Midway last year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Dynamics of the African Elephant

African Elephants differ from their Asian and South American cousins and have learned to adapt to harsh conditions.

What Monsanto’s Fall Reveals About GMO Seed Industry

The patent on Roundup, Monsanto's market-dominating herbicide, has run out, exposing the company to competition from cheap Chinese imports.

Tigers in Crisis

Of the eight original subspecies of tigers, three have become extinct within the last 60 years.

Coral Reefs are Trying to Tell Us Something

Coral Reefs Are Trying to Tell Us Something: We Must Break Our Addiction to Fossil Fuels

Desert Threats

In some cases global warming is predicted to increase the area of deserts, which already cover a quarter of Earth.

The 8 Deadliest Catches

Commercial fishing is as much as 60 times more dangerous than the average U.S. job.

Meet the Microbes Eating the Gulf Oil Spill

These microscopic life forms are blooming as a result of the oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico

Taiji, Japan Mayor Defends Dolphin Hunts

Taiji, Japan Mayor says 'We Are Not Going To Change Our Plans'

Empire State Building Going Dark to Save Migratory Birds

What you can do to help save birds this fall.

New Problems for China's Massive Three Gorges Dam

Plans to raise the water in China's massive Three Gorges dam to full capacity have stalled amid a worsening drought and increased landslide risks.

Lions 'Close to Extinction'

Lion populations have fallen by almost 90% in the past 20 years, leaving the animal close to extinction in Africa.

Safety System on BP Rig Disabled

Deep Water Horizon employees were afraid to report possible safety concerns to superiors.

Sea Turtles Face Big Gulf Deaths

Sea turtles are likely to see significant, long-term population loss from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Factoring in the Real Cost of Oil

A New Oil Rush Endangers the Gulf of Mexico and the Planet

Oil Disaster Threatens Survival of “Gulf’s Sea Turtle”

They rebounded from near extinction, but now the Kemp's ridley sea turtle faces new hazards.

Cactus Gum Could Make Clean Water Cheap for Millions

FORGET expensive machinery, the best way to purify water could be hiding in a cactus.

Concerns Up and Down the Food Chain

Biologists are increasingly alarmed for wildlife offshore, where the damage from a spill can be invisible but still deadly.

Fragmented Forests Result in More Snakes, Fewer Birds

About half of all bird nests don't survive due to predators, particularly in fragmented forest areas, but why?

Volcano Could Mean Cooling, Acid Rain

'Not like Pinatubo' so far, but potential is there.

‘Chunky soup’ of plastic in Atlantic

Researchers document trash across remote ocean area.

The Great Grocery Smackdown

Will Walmart, not Whole Foods, save the small farm and make America healthy?

Lethal Sounds

The use of military sonar poses a deadly threat to whales and other marine mammals.

Seasonal Allergies Getting Worse From Climate Change

16 States Make “Allergen Hotspots” List for Expanding Habitat of Trees with Highly Allergenic Pollen.

Ancient Horned Crocodile Found

In a primeval version of the horror flick Lake Placid, a 19-foot-long horned crocodile may have leaped from the water to snack on early humans...

Huge Garbage Patch Found in Atlantic Too

Billions of bits of plastic are accumulating in a massive garbage patch in the Atlantic Ocean.

Squid, Glowing Bacteria Work Well Together

Exploring this symbiotic relationship could help us to understand how bacteria operate within our own bodies.

Lethal Dose: Agents Poison Wildlife on Public Lands

Takin' Atlanta To The Woodshed

Forbes Rates Atlanta ‘Most Toxic City' in U.S.

Ten years ago, many people thought that there was no climate problem. They were – unfortunately – wrong.

Global Honey Bee Population Increasing

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