Middle East wars could put world’s food security at risk 8/9/2014

Millions of people could in future face starvation as an indirect result of the violent turmoil in the Middle East which has the highest concentration of wild crop plants needed to produce new food varieties, scientists said. ...more

California blue whales, once nearly extinct, back at historical levels 8/9/2014

California blue whales, the largest animals on Earth once driven to near extinction by whaling, have made a remarkable comeback to near historic, 19th-century levels, according to a University of Washington study released on Friday. ...more

Environmentally friendly grass 8/9/2014

Many homeowners strive to have the picture-perfect green lawn. But how can that be achieved in an environment where water in parts of the country is becoming scarce and the use of pesticides and fertilizer is being discouraged? ...more

World falls behind in efforts to tackle climate change: Report 8/9/2014

The world's major economies are falling further behind every year in terms of meeting the rate of carbon emission reductions needed to stop global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees this century, a report published on Monday showed. ...more

Rare catch 8/9/2014

Two lobstermen in Maine caught a pair of rare albino lobsters within a week. ...more

Jordanian women from rural, urban areas to be trained on water conservation methods 5/9/2014

More than 200 women from rural and urban areas will be trained on ways to conserve water at a new association that was launched on Monday. ...more

This app can identify your mystery plants 5/9/2014

You're walking through the countryside and you see an incredible flower, maybe you're just curious or maybe you're thinking it'd look good in your own garden. ...more

Brazil set to elect world's first environmentalist president 5/9/2014

Brazil is on the verge of electing their Barack Obama. Except Marina Silva would not only be the country’s first black president – but also the world’s first green president. ...more

New software helps us choose products, ingredients based on sustainability 5/9/2014

How can a manufacturer reformulate a cleaning product to contain fewer harmful chemicals, and how can a retailer stock its shelves with more eco-friendly merchandise? ...more

New way to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere 5/9/2014

Researchers in Japan have engineered a membrane with advanced features capable of removing harmful greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. ...more