South African National Parks (SANParks) held a UN sanctioned auction on November 6th, where they sold off 47 metric tons of stockpiled ivory, earning the government conservation agency US$6.7 million. … [Read full article]
UK Beekeepers Protest Over Massive Death of Bees
Britain’s government has been warned that the country will enter into an “agricultural disaster” unless more money is put towards discovering what is killing the country’s bees. Protesters from the … [Read full article]
America to Decide: What is Organic Fish?
In two weeks The National Organics Standards Board is expected to vote in Washington on what kinds of fish can actually be labeled organic. Tell Washington what YOU think by … [Read full article]
Google Earth Adds Underwater Ocean Element
Geared towards raising awareness of endangered ocean habitats, a new online tool allows viewers an in-depth peek at underwater reefs around the world. Google Earth has taken us up and … [Read full article]
Wal-Mart Holds Huge Summit for Ecological Sustainability in China
In what is being called the “the most ambitious private sector drive yet” to go green, Wal-Mart told hundreds of the chain’s top Chinese suppliers this week that the store … [Read full article]
Former Logger Protects 16 Million Acres in Northern Canada
Since 1993, Wayne Sawchuk, a former logger and grizzly bear hunter, has been working tirelessly to protect “the biggest well-kept secret in North America.” Wayne Sawchuk recently found some atonement … [Read full article]
Switzerland Places Ban on the Humiliation of Plants
A new amended law in Switzerland protects the dignity of vegetation. A law protecting the dignity of plants? Laugh if you will. I’m down on my knees in respect and … [Read full article]
New Report Finds Toxic Bottled Water at Wal-Mart
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested ten brands of bottled water and found that Wal-Mart’s “Sam’s Choice” contained chemical levels higher than is legal in California, and exceeding voluntary limits … [Read full article]
Shark Blood May Slow the Spread of Cancer
Scientists in Australia have discovered antibodies in the blood of sharks that could potentially prove effective in battling cancer. [social_buttons] It has been discovered that the antibodies (molecules that fight … [Read full article]
$700 Billion Bailout Includes Tax Break for Bicycle Commuters
Tacked on last minute to the $700 billion bailout, bicycle commuters across the nation will be eligible for for a tax benefit that is already available to both train & … [Read full article]
Financial Impact From Deforestation "Dwarfs" Failing Banks Says New Study
The world’s economy is suffering more from the loss of forests than from the current crisis on Wall Street, according to a new EU-commissioned study. The study says … [Read full article]
Scientists Borrow Glowing Jellyfish Gene for Brain Research and Win Nobel
Two Americans, and one Japanese scientist, (Martin Chalfie, Roger Tsien and Osamu Shimomura) recently won a share of the Chemistry Nobel Prize for “borrowing” the glowing jellyfish trait and putting … [Read full article]
Global Warming Could Quicken the Spread of Disease
Climate change could make it easier for some “deadly” diseases to be transmitted from animals to humans. Global Warming is not just about melting ice caps and rising temperatures. Scientists … [Read full article]