Ever wonder who leads the world in global warming emissions? And by how much? A report released this month by the New Zealand government gives us this information.
Ice Cap to Ice Cap, Which Countries Lead the World in Global Warming Emissions?
July 26, 2009 By 3 Comments
Only Six Freshwater Dolphins May Remain in Nepal’s Karnali River
July 26, 2009 By 11 Comments
Just 30 years ago, the Karnali River was home to approximately 100 Ganges River Dolphins. But according to conservationists, there are only six of them left. Time is running out for Nepal’s population of Gange River Dolphins (Platanista gangetica gangetica), a rare freshwater species. Currently classified as endangered by the IUCN, several threats have forced [...]
Kenya Fears Link Between Elephant Killings and Chinese Construction Projects
July 26, 2009 By 6 Comments
The Kenya Wildlife Service suspects it is more than a coincidence that a large number of elephant killings have occurred in areas where Chinese crews have recently arrived for massive construction projects. Wildlife authorities in Kenya are deeply concerned about the growing surge in elephant poaching – and the proximity of the slaughters to where [...]
California to Lose Crops to Climate Change by 2109
July 26, 2009 By 3 Comments
A study published in PLoS One has found that climatic conditions by the middle to end of the 21st century will no longer support some of California’s main tree crops. California’s Central Valley currently grows $9 Billion dollars worth of apples, walnuts, cherries, prunes, peaches, pistachios and almonds. The study is the result of work [...]
Frozen Tiger Found in Taxi
July 26, 2009 By 1 Comment
