Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment

Climate Progress Unlikely at Global Meeting, Says GEF

Nov 14, 2008, 2:00 pm

Bush's lame-duck status probably means no progress on climate change at an international meeting next month.

Many octopuses evolved from a common ancestor that lived off Antarctica more than 30 million years ago, according to a

Octopuses Had Antarctic Ancestor, Says Marine Census

Nov 9, 2008, 10:00 pm

Many octopuses evolved from a common ancestor that lived off Antarctica more than 30 million years ago, according to a "Census of Marine Life" that is seeking to map the oceans from microbes to whales.

Scientists have been analysing samples taken from the world’s rarest big cat

Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Gets Check-up

Nov 7, 2008, 7:00 pm

Scientists have been analysing samples taken from the world’s rarest big cat

Both presidential candidates plan to slash U.S. emissions but whoever wins will face difficulties.

Next U.S. President Faces Economy Hurdle on Climate

Oct 31, 2008, 5:00 pm

Both presidential candidates plan to slash U.S. emissions but whoever wins will face difficulties.

'Carbon Army' Hopes Seize on New Deal Cash

Oct 30, 2008, 3:00 am

A growing "carbon army" of environmentalists, bankers and investors has seized on official backing last week for major public spending announced in Britain and the United States.

Hi-tech devices tracked two small salmon on a 2,500 km (1,550 mile) swim from the Rocky Mountains to Alaska in a step towards understanding fish migrations and protecting stocks, scientists said.

Salmon Tracked on 2,500 Km Trip, Aids Conservation

Oct 27, 2008, 2:00 pm

Hi-tech devices tracked two small salmon on a 2,500 km (1,550 mile) swim from the Rocky Mountains to Alaska in a step towards understanding fish migrations and protecting stocks, scientists said.

A shoal of the deepest-living fish has been captured on film in the Pacific Ocean using high-definition cameras.

Deepest Surviving Fish Filmed

Oct 20, 2008, 7:00 am

A shoal of the deepest-living fish has been captured on film in the Pacific Ocean using high-definition cameras.

Since the mid-90s the number of owl offspring in Bavaria has been declining. Any population that reproduces at less than 50 percent is considered to be an endangered species.

Bavaria Sounds the Alarm: Owl Pairs are Having Fewer Offspring

Oct 17, 2008, 1:00 pm

Since the mid-90s the number of owl offspring in Bavaria has been declining. Any population that reproduces at less than 50 percent is considered to be an endangered species.

The Digger’s Club located at Heronswood, 80km from Melbourne is the largest garden club in Australia.

Preserving Seeds for the Future

Oct 14, 2008, 9:00 am

The Digger’s Club located at Heronswood, 80km from Melbourne is the largest garden club in Australia.

Worsening damage to nature is jolting the world into doing more to protect animals and plants and new economic arguments will bolster the case for action, the head of a global conservation network said.

Economics Seen Bolstering Case to Protect Nature

Oct 9, 2008, 2:00 am

Worsening damage to nature is jolting the world into doing more to protect animals and plants and new economic arguments will bolster the case for action, the head of a global conservation network said.

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