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Researchers at University of Southampton Develop New Method to Monitor Environmental Impact

Scientists from the University of Southampton have announced that they are ground-breaking a new method to measure and monitor the agricultural and industrial impact on the environment.

25 Jun 2012

Banning Plastic Bags Implemented in Seattle

The residents of Seattle will be banned on using plastic bags starting from July 1 and will be charged tax as five cents on paper bags at all retail stores. The plastic bag has been banned as a result of the vote in the City of Seattle for regulation of plastic bags during late December.

21 Jun 2012

Patagonia’s Vote the Environment Campaign Aims at Spreading Environmental Consciousness

Vote the Environment campaign has been launched by Patagonia a top designer of sport-related, outdoor surf apparels. As part of this campaign, customers are requested to first get themselves registered to vote for environmentally-minded candidates and secondly they are allowed to learn about the environmental records of candidates standing for the election and then vote for the particular kind of world they would like to live in.

21 Jun 2012

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Releases Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter in Edinburgh

Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter, which safeguards Scotland’s Geodiversity that is regarded as an essential element for sustainable growth in the economy and environment, has been launched by the Environment and Climate Change Minister, Stewart Stevenson MSP in Edinburgh.

8 Jun 2012

Live to Love Drives Need for Environmental Consciousness

The humanitarian organization, Live to Love, founded by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa has reiterated its dedication towards the environment on World Environment Day by collaborating with India to organize a number of activities related to the environment. These activities include a cleanliness drive, tree plantation and spreading messages relating to eco-friendliness.

8 Jun 2012

Glaciers May Disturb Functioning of Mountain Ecosystem

A study conducted by researchers from IRD has revealed that glaciers play a major role in the creation of biodiversity and their reduction helps to preserve this diversity.

7 Jun 2012

Assessment of Risks Posed by Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products on Environment

During the past 20 years, researchers and regulators have been particularly concerned about the potential effects of chemicals used in personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and the possible risks posed by these products to people and the environment.

1 Jun 2012

Climate Change Impacts Hydrologic Cycle and Water Resources in Finland

Noora Veijalainen, a hydrologist working at the Finnish Environment Institute, applied a number of climate scenarios and hydrological models to evaluate the effects of climate change on floods, discharges and water levels in Finland.

30 May 2012

The National Trust Honors Green Heroes with Octavia Hill Awards

The National Trust has declared that six people have won the Octavia Hill Awards at a special ceremony conducted in London. The green heroes included an intrepid volunteer youth worker, a productive drystone waller and a prominent TV walker. The awards were sponsored in association with Countryfile Magazine.

29 May 2012

As World Oceans Day Approaches On June 8th, Canada Celebrates World Oceans Week

June 8th is World Oceans Day; around the world we celebrate and honour our oceans, taking action to protect our vital oceans and marine life. Oceans generate 80% of the oxygen we breathe.

26 May 2012