Environment

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…

Air pollution throws shade on India’s solar success

by Nick Perry Agence France Presse GANDHINAGAR, India (AFP) -- Air pollution is diminishing India's capacity to harness power from…

Tamang pagtatapon ng basura, tinalakay sa Integrated Waste Management summit

Isinasagawa ngayon ang 3rd integrated waste management expo and environmental summit sa SMX Aura Taguig City sa pangunguna ng Department…

Warming the Antarctic 1 C vastly changes seabed life

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Human-driven climate change may substantially alter the seabed ecosystem in the already fragile Antarctic, slashing…

Ancient whales were predators not gentle giants – scientists

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Ancient whales had extremely sharp predator teeth similar to lions, Australian scientists said Wednesday in a…

Giant alpine spider endangered by climate change, scientist warns

MONT BEGO, France (Reuters) -- The survival of the giant alpine spider, scientifically known as Vesubia Jugorum, is threatened by global…

Power demand to peak in Europe summers, not winters: study

MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- By century's end, climate change will likely shift the peak demand for electricity in Europe…

Elephant hit by tourist bus in Malaysia dies

KUALA, Lumpur (AFP) -- A wild elephant in Malaysia has died after being hit by a tourist bus on a…

Finance chief worried about bird flu’s effect on endangered Philippine Eagle

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) -- Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III expressed worry about the possible effect of bird flu…

With video: The eye of the storm: Hong Kong’s all-powerful observatory

by Aaron Tam Agence France-Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- As Hong Kong gears up for Typhoon Hato, weather-obsessed residents…

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