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…
9 years ago
Environment
“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…
9 years ago
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,…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
Fire department stops wildfire spread in Los Angeles, continues to contain it
LOS ANGELES, USA (Reuters) -- Fire officials said that they had effectively stopped the uncontrolled spread of a massive brush…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
Man arrested for causing wildfire in Northern California
BUTTE COUNTY, California (Reuters) -- Authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man for causing a fast-moving wildfire that has destroyed 10…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
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…
9 years ago
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