SCIENCE

Barefoot Power – Power to the Third World

Kerosene, according to the fact sheet provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), can effect the lungs, brain, skin, eyes, and cause other behavioural issues - burns from the fuel is a dangerous side effect also.

Philippine Environment Agency Catches 21-Foot Crocodile

The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced on Tuesday the capture of a 21-foot (6.4-metre) crocodile in the remote village of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur Province. The reptile weighed 2,370 pounds (1,075 kilogrammes) and is estimated to be over 50 years old, AFP reported.
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Ode to Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon

The last passenger pigeon on Earth died 97 years ago today. Housed at the Cincinnati Zoo and named "Martha," she was the final holdout of a species that went from one of the planet's most abundant birds to one of its highest-profile extinctions.

Sunscreen Pills From Coral Reefs?

Scientists have discovered a natural compound that protects coral reefs from sunlight, opening the door to sunscreen pills and UV-resistant crops.

Gambling on Clean Energy

Las Vegas hosts a clean energy summit, and politicians pledge allegiance to green cars, photovoltaic arrays, geothermal and wind turbines.

Industry Interview with Igor Bratnikov from GreenXC

In this month's Industry Interview we are pleased to chat to Igor Bratnikov, one of the initiators and founders behind GeenXC ? an organisation of people trying to raise awareness and raise money for national parks and forests. He's also a seasoned travel photographer and journalist who shares his experiences through his photo blog.

Turtle Crisis Looms in Great Barrier Reef

A wildlife crisis is developing along parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef coast with reports of unusually high numbers of endangered turtles washing up dead or starving, WWF said today.

The Milky Way’s Diamond Planet

Professor Matthew Bailes of Melbourne, Australia's Swinburne University of Technology and his team of international astronomers have discovered a planet made of diamond in our Milky Way galaxy.

Unique Pets: Jellyfish at your Desk

Do you want to wow your guests with a completely unique pet not seen outside the local aquarium? Why not try having your own jellyfish in a desktop tank.

Orica Plant Disaster: Parker Puts Blame on Staff

New South Wales Environment Minister, Robyn Parker has defended herself by criticizing the delays in informing her office about the deadly toxic cloud leaked from the Orica plant at Newcastle, telling Parliament the delay was "a matter of concern".

Is your School Ready for Enviroweek 2011?

Enviroweek 4 - 10 September 2011 is a week of action, behaviour change and fundraising for school's around the country. Time to make sure your class has signed up and that you are registered online to take on this challenge and get sponsorship from your mates!

Ban the Plastic Bag Australia!

Plastic bags, other than plastic bottles, are in my top most hated things list! Especially the super thin, totally useless ones – you know the ones, you pick them up and they basically rip on contact.

The Mystery of Five Shark Attacks This Week: Humans at Fault?

Could the mysterious five shark attacks this week be the result of humans or climate change? Scientists are baffled over the five shark attacks in different countries and some marine scientists are saying the attacks could be the result of warmer waters caused by climate change. Others believe the shark attacks were caused by overfishing or more people swimming.

Aquaponics: Getting Your Plants to Thrive

Over the last three months we've been trialling a little additive called potassium hydroxide with the regular stuff we've been putting into our aquaponics system and - boy has the plant growth taken off!

Indian Farmer Shows Right Way to Save Crop Seeds

Natabar Sarangi is just one of a growing number of farmers throughout the world who realise that if we do not begin to repair the damage taking place to our agricultural systems and our environment, we will lose not just our cultural identity but our fundamental right to a truly sustainable system of food security.

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