Group Of Wayward Dolphins Spotted In Icy NJ River
Mar 3, 2010 Environment, Wildlife
A group of wayward dolphins has been spotted in a northern New Jersey river. About 8 to 15 dolphins were first reported in the chilly Hackensack River on Wednesday. They’ve been swimming near the towns of Hackensack, Teaneck and Bogota (ba-GOH’-tah). Bill Sheehan of the Hackensack Riverk
Public Supports Ambitious Scheme For Micro-Scale Renewable Energy: Poll
Jan 28, 2010 Energy, Environment
The public overwhelmingly support a much more ambitious scheme to push renewable energy for homes and communities, a new poll shows today ahead of a key government announcement next week. Government officials are putting the finishing touches to plans to boost the take-up of renewable energy in Brit
‘Supersized’ Monarch Butterflies Evolved To Fly Far
Jan 28, 2010 Environment, Research & Study
Monarch butterflies that migrate vast distances have grown larger bodies and wings, researchers have discovered. These “supersized” butterflies have evolved to cope with the demands of long-distance flight. In contrast, monarchs that live in one place all year have wings that are up to 2
A Glacier Meltdown
Jan 23, 2010 Climate Change, Environment
Last November, U.N. climate chief Rajendra Pachauri delivered a blistering rebuke to India’s environment minister for casting doubt on the notion that global warming was causing the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers. “We have a very clear idea of what is happening,” the chairman
Warmer Climate Could Suppress CO2 Uptake By Trees
Jan 9, 2010 Climate Change, Environment
A new study by scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder, US, has determined that as the climate warms and growing seasons lengthen, subalpine forests are likely to soak up less carbon dioxide (CO2). “Our findings contradict studies of other ecosystems that conclude longer growing
Snow Brings Mayhem To Britain As Europe Shivers
Jan 8, 2010 Climate Change, Environment
Soldiers helped rescue stranded drivers Wednesday as Britain’s most brutal winter in decades caused chaos for travelers, and bitterly cold temperatures cloaked much of Europe. Millions of people in London and the south-east of England struggled to and from work in heavy snow after storms sprea
Pest Attack Worries Farmers
Dec 30, 2009 Crop Protection, Environment
Paddy farmers of the district are worried as diseases caused by pest attack pose threat to their hope for good yield this season. Though there were reports of paddy affected by diseases such as brown plant hopper, sheath blight and stem borer, it is stated that leaf rollers has caused considerable d
2009 Was Good For Butterflies, But Bad For The Cuckoo
Dec 28, 2009 Environment, Wildlife
It has been disappointing for staycationers and somewhat slippery for Christmas shoppers. But while this year’s weather wasn’t great for we humans, there have been mixed blessings for the country’s wildlife. Butterflies and some other types of insect saw their numbers soar, but cuc
Forest Plan Gets The Ax At UN Climate Talks
Dec 20, 2009 Climate Change, Ecology, Environment
A plan to protect the world’s biologically rich tropical forests by paying poor nations to protect them was shelved Saturday after world leaders failed to agree on a binding deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Burning trees to clear land for plantations or cattle ranches and logging fores
