Kuwait fish market serves “extinct” shark 17/1/2014

A species of shark, a sand tiger shark, thought to be extinct for over a century has surfaced in a Kuwaiti fish market. ...more

Beijing's mayor urges "all-out effort" to curb air pollution 17/1/2014

Beijing's mayor pledged on Thursday to cut coal use by 2.6 million tonnes and set aside 15 billion yuan ($2.4 billion) to improve air quality this year as part of the city's "all-out effort" to tackle air pollution, state news agency Xinhua said. ...more

Kentucky offers 7G reward for tips on whooping crane shooter 17/1/2014

Kentucky is offering a $7,200 reward to anyone who can lead authorities to the person or people responsible for shooting two endangered whooping cranes that arrived in the state this winter. ...more

Sydney coastal waters see successful seaweed transplant 17/1/2014

In its natural environment, seaweed plays a major role in marine ecosystems. Not only does the plant provide nutrients and energy for organisms up the food chain, but these plants also provide shelter and habitat for many different species. ...more

Pollination by insects produces bigger apples 17/1/2014

Pollination can occur in several different ways, but usually plants rely on animals or wind to help pollinate them and help distribute their pollen and seeds. ...more

Plants and wildlife adapting to climate change in Switzerland 17/1/2014

Wildlife in Switzerland is seeking relief from warming temperatures by moving higher up the mountains. ...more

Alaska mine threatens salmon, native cultures -U.S. agency 16/1/2014

Large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed poses serious risks to salmon and native cultures in this pristine corner of southwest Alaska, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a report released on Wednesday. ...more

The girth of a tree 16/1/2014

Thank goodness human growth rates don't match that of trees. For if it did then we would tip the scales of well over a ton by the time we reach retirement! ...more

The seven deadly sinners driving global warming 16/1/2014

It's a chart that no one wants to top, but global warming's worst offenders, in absolute terms, are the US, China, Russia, Brazil, India, Germany and the UK. ...more

iPhone app allows Americans to identify backyard birds 16/1/2014

A new iPhone app enables North Americans to identify bird species by asking just five simple questions. ...more