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Climate Change Threatens Huge Population of Threatened Asian Dolphins

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced today the discovery of a huge population of rare dolphins in South Asia—but warns that the population is threatened by climate change and fishing nets

31 Mar 2009

Climate Change May Put Livestock at Risk from Deadly Virus Outbreaks

Global warming could have chilling consequences for European livestock, warned Professor Peter Mertens from the Institute for Animal Health

30 Mar 2009

Feeding Fish Oils to Flatulent Cows Reduces Methane Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The benefits to animals of omega 3 fatty acids in fish oils have been well documented – helping the heart and circulatory system, improving meat quality and reducing methane emissions

29 Mar 2009

New Shake Away Organic, Non-toxic Pest Repellent Gets Ride of Unwanted Animal Visitors

New Shake Away granules have the odor of a preditor to repell unwanted pests. The granules are non-toxic, safe to use around your home or business, and effective in repelling larger animals such as deer, elk and raccoons, or smaller pests including rats, skunks, moles, squirrels and rabbits

23 Mar 2009

Climate Change Clues in Plants Being Monitored by Springtime Volunteers

Volunteers across the country are welcoming spring by taking part in a nationwide initiative to track climate change by recording the timing of flowers and foliage. Project BudBurst, has amassed thousands of observations from students, gardeners, and other citizen scientists

20 Mar 2009

New Technology Means Lead Based Paints Can Be Removed and Disposed As Non-Hazardous

MT2 has new patented technology that addresses worker health exposure and environmental protection issues associated with lead based paint abatement. ECOBOND LBP provides for the treatment of the lead prior to removal and/or demolition of LBP covered materials

16 Mar 2009

Modern Convenience of Plastic Bags Killing Prehistoric Leatherback Turtles

Leatherback turtles, the most widely distributed reptiles on Earth, are threatened with extinction themselves, in large part due to the carelessness of humans. A Dalhousie University professor addresses the threat of plastics to this endangered species

15 Mar 2009