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 		Ecological Cost of Retreating Himalayan Glaciers
The world's third largest freshwater stores are in the Himalayan glaciers. The potential loss of this water resource from climate change has large environmental impacts.
The Climate Crisis
A world of unchecked emissions may see a 4C rise in average global temperatures by 2060. Gwynne Dyer examines what this four degree world really means.
The Climate Crisis
A world of unchecked emissions may see a 4C rise in average global temperatures by 2060. Gwynne Dyer examines what this four degree world really means.
Looming Ecological Disaster of Alberta Tar Sands
The Alberta tar sands have created lakes of industrial mining waste, destruction of Alberta's boreal forest and are the fastest growing source of GHG emissions in Canada.
Species Extinction Speeds up
The latest report from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature calls the current loss of biodiversity a crisis.
Species Extinction Speeds up
The latest report from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature calls the current loss of biodiversity a crisis.
Kudzu Reaches Canada
The "plant that ate the South" may actually turn out to be very useful in a number of ways.
Kudzu Reaches Canada
The "plant that ate the South" may actually turn out to be very useful in a number of ways.
Industrial Hemp in Today's Environment
Industrial hemp is non-narcotic and one of the most useful and "green" plants for industry. The US imports hemp-based products, but it's still illegal to grow hemp there.
Industrial Hemp in Today's Environment
Industrial hemp is non-narcotic and one of the most useful and "green" plants for industry. The US imports hemp-based products, but it's still illegal to grow hemp there.
U.S. Environmental Impacts from Climate Change
The American environment is changing. The environmental impacts of global warming are occurring already and climate-related environmental changes are set to increase.
Sustainable Seafood Practices for Consumers
Many types of seafood are now on the endangered species act due to overfishing. Buying with a sustainable seafood guide will protect and preserve these fish.
Sustainable Seafood Practices for Consumers
Many types of seafood are now on the endangered species act due to overfishing. Buying with a sustainable seafood guide will protect and preserve these fish.
The Cost of Bottled Water
More than 200 billion litres of bottled water is bought around the world each year, but at what cost to the environment, and everyone's back pockets?
Ogallala Aquifer a Finite Environmental Asset
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
Will Measuring Food Miles Save the Environment?
The 'locavores' who advocate only eating local food to save the environment fail to take other food production issues into account.
Great Barrier Reef Under Environmental Stress
From tourism to fishing, from climate change to pollution, the Great Barrier Reef, a haven of biodiversity, is coming under increasing environmental stress.
Growing the Economy Will Cause Problems
The pressure is on to increase the gross domestic product to get out of the recession but humanity has already exceeded the carrying capacity of the planet.
Growing the Economy Will Cause Problems
The pressure is on to increase the gross domestic product to get out of the recession but humanity has already exceeded the carrying capacity of the planet.
Arbor Day Quotes
Recognize the day for celebrating trees and the natural world by posting a tree-friendly quotation on Facebook or Twitter this Arbor Day.
Arbor Day Quotes
Recognize the day for celebrating trees and the natural world by posting a tree-friendly quotation on Facebook or Twitter this Arbor Day.
Global Warming-Induced Changes in the Antarctic
Polar climate change is now affecting Antarctica. The changing Antarctic environment will have global impacts on sea levels and local impacts on the fate of the penguins.
Environmental Cost of Global Freshwater Shortage
The supply of freshwater is critical to the environment. Global freshwater shortages, from human activity and climate change pose a threat to environmental biodiversity.
The Environmental Legacy of Coal
Coal is the most environmentally damaging fossil fuel. Coal mining, coal transport and coal use as an energy source add to the negative environmental legacy of coal.
Global Warming and Ocean Environmental Changes
Rising sea levels and increased ocean acidity, largely driven by global warming, herald looming environmental changes for coastal regions and marine biodiversity.
Global Warming Facts
Scientific evidence mounts that the environmental future is bleak, yet people playing politics with science are distorting the message and creating a confused public.
Global Warming Facts
Scientific evidence mounts that the environmental future is bleak, yet people playing politics with science are distorting the message and creating a confused public.
Supporting Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation
While the palm oil industry is accurately blamed for much environmental degradation, supporting sustainable oil palm cultivation will be essential for numerous reasons.
Supporting Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation
While the palm oil industry is accurately blamed for much environmental degradation, supporting sustainable oil palm cultivation will be essential for numerous reasons.
Living Buildings Challenge Green Status Quo
While LEED and green buildings are ways to build more sustainably, living buildings move beyond current standards to enhance and restore urban environments.
Living Buildings Challenge Green Status Quo
While LEED and green buildings are ways to build more sustainably, living buildings move beyond current standards to enhance and restore urban environments.
The Maldives Facing Environmental Disaster
The Maldives face a looming environmental disaster. Rising sea levels caused by global warming threaten these Indian Ocean paradise islands with environmental extinction.
Irreversible Environmental Changes
Many studies have shown that environmental degradation is occurring at an increasing rate. These changes in the environment could lead to lasting environmental damages.
Environmental Aspects of Using Nuclear Energy
The eco-friendly absence of greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear power, a carbon free source of energy, is negated by other environmental aspects of nuclear energy.
The Environmental Impact of the Southern Ocean
The diminishing ability of the Southern Ocean to act as a carbon sink has negative environmental impacts both on the ocean itself and on the global environment.
The Plight of the Polar Bear and the Environment
The hazardous environmental state of the polar bear, an iconic symbol of Arctic biodiversity, could be an omen of global environmental peril.
The Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge
Kids pledge green actions to help the environment for the Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge. Nickelodeon focuses partly on recycling to curb global warming.
The Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge
Kids pledge green actions to help the environment for the Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge. Nickelodeon focuses partly on recycling to curb global warming.
Nickelodeon Global Challenge Multiplayer Game
Play the Nickelodeon Global Challenge game with Nicktoons. Check out the Nick.com Big Green Help. What to say if kids ask, "What is carbon dioxide?"
Nickelodeon Global Challenge Multiplayer Game
Play the Nickelodeon Global Challenge game with Nicktoons. Check out the Nick.com Big Green Help. What to say if kids ask, "What is carbon dioxide?"
Environmental Damage to Coral Reef Biodiversity
Coral Reefs, the marine equivalent to tropical rainforests, are losing their environmental struggle against bleaching, climate change, pollution and overfishing
Current Environmental Impact on Biodiversity
Global warming, habitat loss, farming and over fishing are causing increased loss of biodiversity. Changing environmental factors are putting the planet in peril.
Depleting the Earth's Environmental Resources
Recent reports suggest that damage to the environment is increasing, due to global warming, increasing population and the drive for economic growth.
Methane a Greenhouse Gas Time Bomb
Methane is a more powerful global warming agent than CO2. In addition to man-made methane levels, rising levels of CO2 could release vast amounts of natural methane.
Carbon Dioxide Tipping Point
The level of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere continues to rise. At what carbon dioxide level is climate change self-fulfilling?
The Continuing Decline of the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, considered the lungs of the planet, continues to decline. This tropical forest is crucial in the battle against global warming.
Texas Oilman Buying Water Rights, Wind Turbines
T. Boone Pickens, once the darling of the oil and gas industry, is now buying water rights and proposing a massive alternative energy plan for the southwestern U.S.
Green's Long History
Does it feel like the eco initiative just started to roll this past year? Going green and protecting the environment has a long and involved history.
Green's Long History
Does it feel like the eco initiative just started to roll this past year? Going green and protecting the environment has a long and involved history.
An Aquarium Industry Conservation Initiative
This industry leading marine aquarium retailer has elected to self-regulate certain saltwater species in the name of education and conservation.
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