Here's some news that might shake the world of environmentalists and policy makers. Although, the 'Oxygen poor' zone of Texas and Louisiana isn't quite big this year. The zone still ranks as the third largest in the list.
So, what does an...
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Gorilla ogo – named after its invasive nature, the marine algae is running havoc at the Hawaii waters, killing coral reefs and smothering sea grass beds, capable of devastating the marine ecosystem single-handedly.
In Hawaii and elsewhere, there has...
Next time that souvenir is handed to you, it may add to your list of eco-friendly products. But, knowing the source of it being the ‘poo’ of a Giant Panda may appear yuckiest, but, don’t worry – it is odor-free and of course sterilized.
Thanks to...
Chicagoans are up in arms against the government’s decision to let a refinery discharge pollutants into Lake Michigan. The action will intoxicate the Great lakes, rehabilitation plan of which is already underway.
The largest oil refinery...
Where have all the giant-creatures’ of the world disappear that existed around 300 million years ago? Though many theories have come to the rescue of the logics muted by various scientists, but following this, yet another question does arise --...
Did you ever imagine an octopus with elephant-like ears or bats-like hanging scallops? If not, you must have at least seen similar ones in kids’ animations and fictions of a quirky world, where marine creatures talk and behave like humans!
But, what...
Incessant rains in China have brought much flooding and misery to the region. Not only this, to compound the miseries of the country is the danger looming large over the Three Gorges dam, which is at risk of peril. Hold on. What is it about? Can you...
As the Arctic's ice recedes, its waters are becoming more traversable and its riches more easily available to a resource-hungry world. Promise of the largely unexplored Arctic seabed containing vast oil and gas deposits seems to be luring all. The...
Flash floods have hit Britain hard. The weatherman seems clueless. The submerged streets of London tell the same story. But, what is it? Why is Britain finding it hard to contain the incessant rains and flooding? Why is the most perfect metrology...
At a time when concerns for global warming and climate change are at their zenith, and nations striving to reduce green house gas levels, the US can expect to see an increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Released into the atmosphere when fossil...
The world's largest calcite cave is reborn again! Recently, the Mexican treasure amazed scientists and spelunkers as it came alive with the water flow. Experts believe the Fort Stranton cave did not witness any water flow for last 150 years.
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Relentless droughts, shortage of drinking water, crop failures and agitated farmers have made headlines though out the year. Now the desperate government seems to be looking towards Aboriginal weather knowledge.
Considering Australia has one of the...
Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit the United States. It is believed to have caused the death of 1,500 people and damage of $80 billion.
Storm activity and rising sea surface temperatures, are known to...
Animals have used different techniques to survive. Some change colors to camouflage and hide. Others curl up in their shells to protect themselves. But, this particular technique is unique. Some turtles go wireless to survive.
This may...
The UN has decided to join carbon offsetting adopted by many developed countries to decrease in carbon emissions. Under the Kyoto arrangement, a definite goal was set for reduction of carbon emissions. But, not willing to mutilate their economic...
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