Category: Science
Greenland thaw biggest in 50 years – report
Reuters: Climate change has caused the greatest thaw of Greenland’s ice in half a century,…
Canada: Approval of Kearl oilsands project violated federal law, says lawyer
Canadian Press: A panel violated federal laws when it recommended regulatory approval for a $7-billion…
Scientists sound alarm over starfish threat in Indonesia
Agence France-Presse: The predatory crown of thorns starfish is threatening Indonesia’s portion of the "coral…
Biofuels may not deliver CO2 cuts, scientists warn
Guardian: Biofuels have a limited ability to replace fossil fuels and should not be regarded…
Tiny Car, Tough Questions
Washington Post: If you haven’t done so already, meet the Nano, possibly the most significant…
British birds face potential eco-disaster
Telegraph: Familiar British bird species will be driven hundreds of miles further north by the…
With nuclear rebirth come new worries
Associated Press: Global warming and rocketing oil prices are making nuclear power fashionable, drawing a…
China to plant 2.5 billion trees in 2008
Agence France-Presse: China will plant 2.5 billion trees this year, 10 per cent more than…
Worst drought in decades deepens Florida’s fire risk
Orlando Sentinel: Florida is mired in the worst drought the state has experienced since the…