Real time carbon counter installed in Time Square
At 10 characters wide and atop its own 70-foot tall billboard, Deutsche Bank’s latest project looms large over all who enter New York City’s Time... Read More »
Environment and Society
Wildlife
South Africa creates world's 4th largest marine protected area
South Africa's move creates millions of happy campers. Oooh, how cute. FYI, hat tip to my friends at The Good News Network - who tipped us off to this great news. Read More »
Dirt road converted into artificial island for birds in Eastern Turkey
A dirt road that had bisected Lake Kuyucuk in Turkey’s Kars Province has been turned into an island for birds to breed safely away from livestock, foxes, and humans. Read More »
Starfish may benefit from global warming
Climate change is expected to cause widespread disruptions to ecosystems and their resident species. Some creatures will go extinct, others will expand their ranges and thrive. Read More »
Undocumented species discovered in Papua New Guinea
Colorful jumping spiders, a tiny frog with a "ringing song" and a striped gecko are among more than 50 previously unknown species discovered during a recent survey in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. Read More »
Polluted, degraded ecosystems can recover in less than a lifetime
Restoration efforts can return polluted or degraded landscapes to previous states in less than a lifetime, according to study Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Read More »
