Category Archives: Environment

Energy from the wind is the best for Earth

According to a Stanford University researcher, Mark Jacobson ‘wind, water and sun beat biofuels, nuclear and coal for clean energy.’ The scientist ‘has conducted the first quantitative, scientific evaluation of the proposed, major, energy-related solutions by assessing not only their … Continue reading

Posted in Alternative Energy, Ecosystem, Environment, opinions, Winds | Leave a comment

EU leaders agreed on a Ladmark Agreement

EU leaders agreed to combat climate change by ordering that a fifth of Europe’s energy mix should come from renewable sources within 12 years The agreement, hailed as a “landmark” deal and a breakthrough by politicians and the green lobby … Continue reading

Posted in Alternative Energy, Ecosystem, Environment, Natural Resources, News | Leave a comment

Australian rescuers save 11 whales after mass stranding

Australian wildlife rescuers on Sunday said they successfully returned a small number of pilot whales to the ocean after a mass stranding in Tasmania. Chris Arthur, who coordinated the rescue effort, said 11 of the 64 animals found stranded on … Continue reading

Posted in BIODIVERSITY, Environment, News, oceans | Leave a comment

A Rock in Oman Can Help Slow Global Warming

A rock found mostly in Oman can be harnessed to soak up the main greenhouse gas carbon dioxide at a rate that could help slow global warming, scientists say. When carbon dioxide comes in contact with the rock, peridotite, the … Continue reading

Posted in Environment, Global Warming | Leave a comment