Category: Environment
In the Last 52 Years Earth Has Lost over 69% Of Its Wildlife, an Alarming Trend
Over the past 52 years, wildlife loss has been estimated at more than two-thirds. In the run-up to the upcoming COP15 on biodiversity, WWF’s new report calls on governments …
Things the NHS Must Consider to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint and Go Green
The UK’s national health service, the NHS, is one of the largest single-payer healthcare systems in the world. It is an enormous, multi-faceted organization with innumerable interconnected parts and …
Over a Tenth of World’s Terrestrial Genetic Diversity Probably Already Lost
The United Nations (UN) has plans for the protection of genetic diversity across the world. But a new study suggests that it may have already missed its target of …
Tropical Soil Microbial Diversity Under Threat From Global Warming
An international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leeds has revealed in new research that tropical soils are more sensitive to a warmer climate than …
Genetic Engineering Makes Crop Pests Eradication Cheaper and Safer
Crop pests consume greater than a fifth of crops cultivated around the world every year. Production of professional table crops and agricultural commodities is seriously threatened by insect pests. …
Scientists Warn Of Awful Consequences From Warming Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is becoming hotter as temperatures surge. Climate scientists are now warning of the grave effects of this on marine biodiversity unless corrective measures are taken swiftly. …
Farmers Can Protect Crops with Ants in Place of Pesticides, Paper Suggests
Ants are often thought to be harmful to crops. However, researchers have now found evidence that they could actually be good substitutes for pesticides. This finding was made by …
Researchers Discover How To Make Solar Power Even Cheaper
There is a proven need to switch to renewable energy sources, such as solar, but costs are a major hindrance. New research has now shown how solar panels can …