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Temperature drives biodiversity

Temperature drives biodiversity

December 25, 2016

Why is the diversity of animals and plants so unevenly distributed on our planet? An international research team of researchers....

World's first solar panel road opens in Normandy village

World's first solar panel road opens in Normandy village

December 25, 2016

Route in Tourouvre-au-Perche cost €5m to construct and will be used by about 2,000 motorists a day during two-year test....

Melting Glaciers Pose a Carbon Menace

Melting Glaciers Pose a Carbon Menace

December 22, 2016

Melting glaciers dump massive amounts of carbon into the world's oceans, a new study finds.

Growth of Carbon Dioxide Levels Accelerating

Growth of Carbon Dioxide Levels Accelerating

December 22, 2016

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising faster than predicted, largely due to a burgeoning global economy and the....

World Energy Hits a Turning Point: Solar That's Cheaper Than Wind

World Energy Hits a Turning Point: Solar That's Cheaper Than Wind

December 19, 2016

A transformation is happening in global energy markets that’s worth noting as 2016 comes to an end: Solar power, for....

Impacts of Air Pollution & Acid Rain on Wildlife

Impacts of Air Pollution & Acid Rain on Wildlife

December 19, 2016

Animals are exposed to air pollutants via three pathways: 1) inhalation of gases or small particles; 2) ingestion of particles....

Saving Marine Biodiversity

Saving Marine Biodiversity

December 19, 2016

If You Think the Water Crisis Can't Get Worse, Wait Until the Aquifers Are Drained

If You Think the Water Crisis Can't Get Worse, Wait Until the Aquifers Are Drained

December 13, 2016

We're pumping irreplaceable groundwater to counter the drought. When it's gone, the real crisis begins