Archive for the Ecology Articles

Sea salt worsens coastal air pollution

April 9 : A new study has indicated that sea salt worsens coastal air pollution, showing that industrial and shipping pollution is aggravated when it combines with sunshine and salty sea

Despite preservation efforts, coral reefs continue to decline

April 6 : A new research has determined that in spite of efforts to preserve coral reef habitats through marine protected areas, their numbers are still declining.

Koalas may be threatened as climate change makes leaves inedible

April 6 : A new research has indicated that Koalas and other leaf-eating animals may be threatened because of climate change causing eucalyptus leaves to become inedible.

Some biofuels might cause severe environmental impacts

April 1 : A new study has determined that though biofuels are widely considered as a source of renewable energy, some of them might cause severe environmental impacts and

Air pollution destroying flowers’ natural fragrance

Mar 28 : Trying to woo a woman with a sweet-smelling bouquet of blooms flowers may not work any more, for flowers are fast losing their scent due to air pollution.

Restoring rainforests is a realistic possibility

March 28 : A new research has determined that it may be possible to restore a tropical rainforest ecosystem.

Rare one-horned rhino on a rebound in Nepal

March 28 (ANI): A nationwide government census in Nepal has found out that the numbers of the rare one-horned Indian rhinoceros are increasing in the country.

Americans more concerned about local environment than global warming

March 27 : Results from a recent survey conducted by a University of Missouri (MU) professor have revealed that the U.S. public, while aware of the deteriorating global

Deficiency of oxygen and a heavy metal delayed life on Earth by 2 bln yrs

March 27 : An International team of scientists have discovered that a deficiency of oxygen and the heavy metal molybdenum in the ancient deep ocean may have

Biofuels more harmful to humans and environment than projected

Jan 1 : The switch to energy crops in the form of biofuels will not be easy, practical and without its share of shortcomings, if the views of an organic farmer from Wisconsin are to be believed.