Russia’s Lake Baikal ‘extremely polluted’, Putin warns
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake, has extremely high pollution levels, President Vladimir Putin…
7 years ago
Environment
Watch: Six giant panda cubs born in one week at Sichuan’s panda base
https://youtu.be/qfr9I6UzuTY SICHUAN Province, southwest China (Reuters) -- A total of six giant panda cubs were born in succession from four…
7 years ago
Idle spiders’ epic sea journey from Africa to Australia: study
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A species of spider that usually travels no further than a few feet from where it…
7 years ago
Heat in S. Asia could exceed survivable levels by 2100: study
MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- South Asia, home to one-fifth of the world's population, could see humid heat rise to…
7 years ago
Global warming reduces protein in key crops: study
by Kerry Sheridan Agence France Presse MIAMI, United States (AFP) -- Rising carbon dioxide levels from global warming…
7 years ago
Satellite launched to monitor climate change and vegetation
CAYENNE, France (AFP) -- Two satellites including one dedicated to monitoring the effects of climate change on vegetation were…
7 years ago
World’s biggest heart – from a blue whale – displayed in Toronto
TORONTO, Canada (Reuters) -- The largest heart ever seen has gone on display at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). The…
7 years ago
Australian Polar Bear cub explores new ‘cub kindy’ enclosure
GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) -- Sea World Australia's three-month-old polar bear cub started a new stage in her development last…
7 years ago
Los Angeles to have fully electric bus fleet by 2030
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Known for its bouts of heavy smog, the city of Los Angeles on Thursday…
7 years ago
Scientists set sail to unlock secrets of ‘lost continent’ Zealandia
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Scientists are attempting to unlock the secrets of the "lost continent" of Zealandia, setting sail Friday…
7 years ago
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