Environment

Surfing eco-warrior takes dip under Paris’ Eiffel Tower

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Swimming in the Seine in October may seem like a fast-track to catching germs, but for…

“Goat Fire Brigade” helps save Spain from forest fires

GIRONA, Spain (Reuters) -- Much of Europe was scorched this summer, with numerous forest fires breaking out and in Spain goats…

Giant sea snail plan to rescue Barrier Reef

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A giant starfish-eating snail could be unleashed to help save the Great Barrier Reef, officials said Monday,…

Researchers identify genes that could explain why dogs are so friendly

https://youtu.be/RR1g5dYAd98 (Reuters) -- U.S. researchers have identified a genetic difference between dogs and their wild cousins, wolves, that could explain…

WATCH: Tokyo’s baby panda turns three months old

Panda cub in Japan turns three months old. It's the first panda to be born in Tokyo's Ueno zoo in…

Take a Look: Spectacular northern lights illuminate Lapland sky

LAPLAND, Finland (Reuters) -- Green, purple, pink and yellow lights danced across the sky in striking aurora displays over northern…

Look: Capturing a volcano in Hawaii

KILAUEA, Hawaii (Reuters) -- Liquid lava flowed at the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island on Thursday (September 7). The…

Canada, EU, China to co-host September climate meeting

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- Environmental ministers representing Canada, China and the European Union will co-host a meeting in Montreal later…

Smart garden makes urban farming easy

LONDON, England (Reuters) -- The lack of space in towns and cities means growing your own vegetables and herbs is…

Chile’s Easter Island declares huge marine protection zone

LA SERENA, Chile (AFP) -- Along with a marine park that already exists, the new area will cover 720,000 square kilometers (280,000…

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