ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Rising Sea Levels Make Storm Surges Worse

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.16.2020 10:32 AM

Global storms may intensify as waters rise above their normal levels and pushed by the wind to the land.

Species and Spaces are Said to be Disappearing: A Growing Threat to Conservation

03.16.2020 07:31 AM

Studies have shown that as the ecosystems and species start to disappear, it is also chipping away our capability of preserving what's remaining as we don't understand anymore what we're really losing.

Air Pollution in Italy Drops Dramatically During Coronavirus Outbreak

03.15.2020 21:32 PM

The lockdown of Italy has shown a significant change in the pollution levels between January and March.

Deadly Fungal Disease Causes Death of Millions of Bats in Texas

03.13.2020 06:32 AM

White-nose Syndrome (WNS)-This is a disease occurring in bats which is caused by the so-called cold-loving fungus called "Pseudogymnoascus destructans." It infects the skin of a hibernating bat's muzzle, wings, and ear.

Rare White Giraffes Killed in Kenya by Poachers

03.11.2020 08:18 AM

Sadly, from this day on, there won't be any sight of these two rare white giraffes after poachers killed them. Their remains were discovered at a skeletal stage.

Top 3 Picks: New Global Warming Documentaries

03.09.2020 20:08 PM

The National Geographic defines Global Warming as "the long-term warming of the overall temperature of the planet." Although this trend in global warming has been going on for a long time now, its space has considerably grown bigger in the last centuries because of fossil fuels' burning.

How the Climate Where You Live Affects Your Home Insurance Policy

03.09.2020 16:14 PM

Climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather conditions. Therefore, it's crucial that you fully insure your property for any eventuality your geolocation could throw at you. Many people are unaware of what their policy covers, so take a closer look and don't assume.

Daniel Kunin, Managing Director of Kusto Group, on the Company, Kazakhstan and the Bright Future Ahead

03.09.2020 10:58 AM

In 2011, Daniel Kunin became the only American to join the leadership team of Kusto Group, an international conglomerate with roots in Kazakhstan whose turnover in 2018 topped one billion US dollars for the first time. Now a managing director at Kusto Group, Kunin has become part of a team of innovative entrepreneurs looking to use investment strategies and new technology to transform the company and the industries in which it operates

Brave African Squirrel Mom Faces Off With Cobra to Protect Babies

03.09.2020 08:10 AM

Shot in a video as a squirrel battle a cobra to protect her babies. (Photo : Instagram)Squirrel vs Cape Snake When the young are involved, whether it is humans or animals mothers usually let out the crazy side of themselves and do everything to protect their babies.

Guam Rails Exist, but Quite a Challenge to Find

03.09.2020 08:10 AM

However, in the middle of all the avian impressiveness, a single bird is hardly ever to be seen-the Guam rail.

Nestle to Plant 3 Million Trees to Curb Carbon Emissions

03.07.2020 09:37 AM

Major companies are joining hands and has pledged to save the planet by pledging on ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions. This is in regards to the growing demands of the people for the major companies to put more effort in combating climate change.

Plastic-Eating Waxworms: Are They Really Pollution Busters?

03.07.2020 09:37 AM

From zero to hero: This was how a tiny waxworm was described when in 2017 when researchers found that the caterpillar had the potential to help solve one of the most pressing problems of the world--plastic waste.

Stony Corals Are About to Go Extinct

03.07.2020 06:05 AM

New research states that stony corals all over the world are squatting down into survival mode, seemingly, in preparation for a mass extinction event.

India's Biodiversity Home to 16 Exotic and Rare Animals

03.05.2020 21:19 PM

Housing 10 percent of the world's species, India is considered a megadiverse nation. Housing 10% of the world's species, India is considered a megadiverse nation.

Sloth Giving Birth in a Tree: Video Captures a Heart-Stopping Moment

03.05.2020 08:30 AM

It seems as though a sloth can really move quite fast, especially when its baby's life is said to be "dangling in the balance, quite literally" as seen in a rare video captured recently.

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