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![Glaciologists reveal findings on Greenland aquifer Glaciologists reveal findings on Greenland aquifer](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_a700f0ae-6d79-4f18-a8cc-2924c1e6f1d6_.jpg) |
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When a Greenland aquifer was accidently discovered by glaciologists in 2011 during a snow accumulation study, little could be done to continue the study of the aquifer because their tools were not suited to work in an aquatic environment. ...more |
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![Are pets killing the environment? Are pets killing the environment?](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_198e4a5e-71ea-4d43-8095-90605725dfbe_.jpg) |
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What has four paws, loves belly rubs, and is poisoning our planet? Some research points the finger at our fluffy friends—and urges us to be considerate of their carbon pawprints. ...more |
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![Atlas Shows Environmental Change in Vulnerable Arab Region Atlas Shows Environmental Change in Vulnerable Arab Region](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_f23ed2b4-57a7-41a7-a578-69f38c366a40_.png) |
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The pace of environmental change in the Arab region may be faster than in the rest of the world due to growing populations and increasing environmental pressures, according to a new report released today. ...more |
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![Anti-elephant poaching story goes viral in China Anti-elephant poaching story goes viral in China](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_2ee7c307-2888-4788-81ee-e8ab75eeaff4_.jpg) |
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A newspaper story about the impact of the ivory trade has gone viral in China, raising awareness among millions of Chinese, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). ...more |
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![Out with the old and in with the new--light bulbs that is! Out with the old and in with the new--light bulbs that is!](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_c1d45cde-7384-4e58-a6c1-f69350714d99_.png) |
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As of January 1, 2014, 60 and 40 watt incandescent bulbs will no longer be manufactured or sold in the United States. ...more |
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![New coral species discovered in French Polynesia New coral species discovered in French Polynesia](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_ae1a84a2-8265-479a-9366-0640d8f45f63_.png) |
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With humans scattered throughout the globe, it is hard to imagine lands still unexplored or species undocumented. Yet, on the remote French Polynesian Gambier Islands a new coral reef species has been found thriving in underwater lagoons. ...more |
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![Los Angeles IS cool! Even the roofs! Los Angeles IS cool! Even the roofs!](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_8d93190e-1865-4760-9f0b-d966ac49b0a3_.png) |
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Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the U.S., has made history by becoming the first major city to require all new and refurbished homes have a "cool roof." ...more |
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![Environment Agency smartphone app teaches UAE pupils biodiversity Environment Agency smartphone app teaches UAE pupils biodiversity](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_7cfbaf53-bc56-4d81-879b-d2512124575a_.png) |
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A smartphone application is encouraging youngsters to learn more about the plants and animals that live around them. ...more |
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![Volvo eco-driving tool helps truckers take their foot off the gas Volvo eco-driving tool helps truckers take their foot off the gas](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_335ccf45-b1ad-49a5-bd61-cac887132c9e_.jpg) |
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Volvo has developed an innovative automated efficient driving system that could co-ordinate trucks with traffic lights in order to ensure diesel vehicles are used as fuel efficiently as possible. ...more |
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![Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power Millions of Christmas turkeys roasted by wind power](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_3e36cbf8-f5fe-455e-865e-9d0b905eff75_.jpg) |
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Most people pine for a white Christmas, but the renewable energy industry has a different idea - keeping its fingers crossed for a windy day to power Britain through lunch and the Doctor Who Christmas Special, delivering a green Christmas. ...more |
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