ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

First Of Its Kind In The World: Goldman Awardee, Groups File Petition Against Fossil Fuel Companies

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.28.2015 00:39 AM

For the first time, fossil fuel companies face national human rights complaint on climate change. Fr. Edwin Gariguez, recipient of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize together with the typhoon survivors, advocates and non-governmental organizations, including Greenpeace Southeast Asia have recently filed a petition against the fossil fuel companies in the Philippines.

Effects Of Unprotected Endangered Species In Canada

09.23.2015 22:17 PM

A study was determined that some endangered species do not receive protection from their local government.

Air Pollution: The Culprit To 3.3 Million Deaths Every Year Worldwide

09.21.2015 03:04 AM

Outdoor air pollution is killing more than 3 million people in the world and would most likely increase twofold in the next 35 years.

Ohio's Fight For Cannabis Legalization Continues

09.21.2015 02:57 AM

Toledo, Ohio voted yes on the decriminalization of marijuana Toledo City, Ohio has won the approval of the ballot measure, but the fight has only started for the state on the legalization of Cannabis or Marijuana on both medical and recreational use.

Delhi's Dengue Outbreak, 1800 Now Affected

09.16.2015 18:43 PM

This is said to be the worst outbrreak in 5 years. New Delhi, India, is now facing the worst Dengue Outbreak it had in five years. There is a total number of 1800 cases and the death toll is still rising.

Burning Of Fossil Fuels Could Melt Antarctica

09.15.2015 18:26 PM

This could result in submersion of most coastal cities like Tokyo, New York, Washington, and Shanghai.

Two Years Later: Spectacular Earth Footage Of Go Pro On A Balloon Retrieved

09.15.2015 18:24 PM

A group of students wanting to get the perfect shot launched a GoPro on a balloon to the sky near the Grand Canyon only to find the massive library of photos and videos two years after.

Archaeologists Unearthed 10,000-Year-Old Stone Tools In Redmond

09.15.2015 02:20 AM

Instead of just clearing the way for construction, archaeologists uncovered thousands of stone tools that are at least 10,000 years old in Redmond, Washington.

College Scoreboard To Help Incoming Students Launched By Obama

09.14.2015 18:19 PM

Obama launched the "College Scorecard" last Friday. The Obama Administration launched a new website to help students gauge the colleges and universities to pick to aid them in their pursuit of career without financial compromises.

Global Warming Would Bring The Worst Coral Bleaching In Hawaii

09.14.2015 02:06 AM

Earth's warming sea temperature due to Global Warming has its harmful effects on the reefs. Every so often, tropical countries, especially on the seaside would experience warmer than the normal temperature.

Vatican Opens Pope's Summer Palace To Public

09.14.2015 02:04 AM

The summer palace Gandolfo Castel which has been the Pope's home to get away from the hot roman summers from the main city state of the Vatican is now open to public.

Grandmothers Are The Key To Romantic, Monogamous Relationships -- Study

09.13.2015 22:56 PM

The evolution of the human monogamy was apparently causing the existence of our grandmothers. Grandmothers are the last in our list when it comes to factors in our relationships.

Around 30,000 Old Frozen Virus In Siberia Returns

09.11.2015 01:39 AM

Scientists announced that they are planning to reanimate and study a prehistoric 30,000-year old virus buried in the Siberian permafrost.

Neolithic Monument Discovered Near the Stonehenge

09.10.2015 19:24 PM

A new discovery could be the answer to one of the world's mystery. What mystery could still be added to the Stonehenge? It is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England and was described as a ring of standing stones within earthworks.