500 Million Year Old Monster Predator Revealed

Hurdia victoria was previously thought to be a crustacean-like animal. However, newly reconstructed specimens now lead scientists to believe it was one of the earliest top predators on Earth.

Biofuel from Canal Algae to Power Venice by 2011

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It’s plentiful, it’s homegrown, and it could help clean up the environment while powering our cities. The idea of transforming algae into a fuel is a reality. Nowadays there are numerous implementations of algae into the renewable energy market.

Barack Obama to Designate Waterfall as New National Park

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Next week Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation that will create a national park from 35 acres of historical sites that surround a 77 foot high waterfall in New Jersey. It will be the first national park Obama will designate during his presidency. The tall waterfall is known as the “Great Falls,” and has [...]

Why Africa Needs to Wake Up to Climate Change

Recent pronouncements by the South African President that Africa needs to wake up to the threat of climate change come as a relief in a continent that is likely to suffer the worst effects. Indeed, climate change is compounding Africa’s existing risks and vulnerabilities. In light of this stark reality Africa needs to get up and [...]

Stimulus Money Going to Green Jobs

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At least in California, that’s where some of it’s going – $10 million dollars to be exact. The money will be used to fund the Green Corps, a program that will provide training for underprivileged youth to learn jobs in green construction, energy, and technology. The funding will be matched by an additional $10 million [...]