Bird family trees predict decline
A new genetic family tree of the UK’s birds may help predict which will see their populations decline in future.…
Portugal builds world’s first commercial wave farm
Portuguese surfers keeping an eye on the weather will be joined this month by engineers and businessmen, but they will…
Pellet Stoves vs. Wood Stoves: Which is Greener?
Pellet stoves have become darlings of the green home heating world, in some ways; they’re more efficient and have fewer…
Solar Challenge race coming to SA
In September 2008, South Africans will be able to compete on their home soil in a FIA approved 4000km+ solar…
PRINCE CHARLES ISSUES GM WARNING
The mass development of genetically modified crops risks causing the world’s worst environmental disaster, the Prince of Wales has warned.…
Police Turn to Secret Weapon: GPS Device
Across the country, police are using GPS devices to snare [criminal suspects], often without a warrant or court order. Privacy…
Children and Teens Should Stay Away From Cell Phones
Toronto’s department of public health has advised teenagers and young children to limit their use of cell phones, in order…
Whales stranded off Madagascar
A mission is under way to rescue more than 100 whales trapped in a bay in the north of Madagascar.…
Global Warming Changing Birds’ Habits?
When it comes to global warming, the canary in the coal mine isn’t a canary at all. It’s a purple…
China abandons plans for huge dam on Yangtze
China has abandoned controversial plans to build a huge dam which would have submerged one of the country’s most renowned…