by Admin | Nov 30, 2016 | Conservation
Researchers in continental Europe and the British Isles have recently made a shocking discovery: Leprosy seems to be endemic among the red squirrel populations of the British Isles. Leprosy affects the skin, lungs, eyes, and parts of the nervous system. It is one of...
by Admin | Nov 28, 2016 | Environmental hazards
The Ocean Cleanup is a Dutch foundation that was created to address issues like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirling mass of plastics and other debris that floats between Hawaii and California. It is one of the most dramatic examples of what happens to litter...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2016 | Climate Change
Global carbon emissions didn’t grow in 2015, and only rose slightly in 2016. The projected rise for 2016 is only 0.2 percent, which a huge improvement over the 2.3 percent seen each year of the decade up to 2013. In 2014, it was only 0.7 percent. This analysis was...
by Admin | Nov 21, 2016 | Climate Change
One constant of climate change forecasts is that natural disasters will occur with more frequency and severity. Nowhere is this easier to study, and perhaps more pressing, than in Australia, a continent known for its extreme environment. A recent study, the...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2016 | Climate Change, Conservation, Resources
Sharks are an essential part of the ecosystems in which they live. Many operate as apex predators. They are at the top of the food chain and help keep ecosystems balanced by preventing prey animals from spreading too quickly. When sharks have plentiful food and...
