VP-FBB on the Antarctic Plateau As I take off from the ice runway at the British Antarctic Survey’s Halley base, situated on the Brunt Ice Shelf (75o34’S 26o34’W), I finally realise I am living and working at the extreme of human endurance. I am in one of the Survey’s De Havilland Twin Otters, known as [...]
Caribou and Reindeer Numbers Plummet by 60% Worldwide
June 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
Results recently published in the journal Global Change Biology show a population drop of 60% in worldwide caribou and reindeer numbers over the last three decades. The dramatic decline in population is likely due to climate change and increased industrial development in boreal forests around the world.
21% of Cetaceans Could Go Extinct Due to Global Warming
June 10, 2009 By 3 Comments
According to a new study, climate change could drastically alter 88% of the waters where dolphins, whales and porpoises are found. While some species may stand to benefit from the changes, the research concluded that one fifth of cetacean species could be lost forever. The cetaceans most at risk are colder water species and species [...]
BikeWise Community Makes Cycling Safer
June 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bike commuting is a rewarding way to reduce your carbon footprint and save some cash at the same time. Not only is it great for your body and your mind, riding that bike to work keeps one more car off the road and means spending less money on gas. Unfortunately, riding bikes means occasionally dealing [...]
Afghanistan Releases First Ever List of Protected Species
June 8, 2009 By 6 Comments
In an exciting effort to protect its natural heritage, the National Environment Protection Agency of Afghanistan has released the country’s first list of protected species, which includes 20 mammals, 7 birds, 4 plants, an amphibian and an insect. The protections come at a crucial time for many of the species, since a previous Presidential Decree [...]
