environment

Sheeps In Wales Went 'Psychotic' After Accidentally Feeding On Cannabis Plant

By Jenn Loro - May 30, 2016 11:03 AM EDT

A flock of stoned sheep reportedly wreaked havoc in a Swansea village in Wales after accidentally feeding on cannabis fly-tipped on the roadside. On the other side of Atlantic, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced about a new Probuphine implant that can be potentially used to treat widespread opioid addiction.

Solar-Powered, Glow-In-The-Dark Cement Could Light Up Our Roads

By R. Siva Kumar - May 16, 2016 10:37 AM EDT

A Mexican researcher is exploring the possibility of commercializing solar-powered, glow-in-the-dark cement that can absorb the sun's energy and return it to the air as light in the dark.

Lawsuit On New York Times For "Ageist, Racist And Sexist Hiring Practices"

By R. Siva Kumar - May 01, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

The New York Times is facing a class action lawsuit filed by two black employees in their 60s, charging that the daily environment is "rife with discrimination."

In Just One Decade, Fossil Fuels Can Be Globally Phased Out

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 16, 2016 07:44 AM EDT

Scientists have found that with earnest government intervention, we can meet climate goals.

Cultural Activities With Parents May Motivate Teenagers To Graduate

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 07, 2016 07:56 AM EDT

Museum , club and zoo visits with parents might enhance the likelihood of teenagers graduating even after high school, says a new study.

Living In Poor Localities Can Make You Obese

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 07:57 AM EDT

Low-income neighbourhoods tend to make you increase your weight. It would be better to create a good environment in better localities for balanced health.

Environment behind nearly quarter of global deaths - WHO

By Lord Justin Castillo - Mar 15, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

One in four deaths worldwide are due to environmental factors like air, water and soil pollution, as well as unsafe roads and workplace stress, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday.

Novel, Plastic-Eating Bacteria May Help To Fight Pollution

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 11, 2016 09:01 AM EST

Japanese experts have hit upon a plastic-eating bacteria that might help to clean up the environment someday.

Leonardo Dicaprio Meets The Pope In Talks Of Protecting The Environment

By Jenn Loro - Jan 29, 2016 01:12 PM EST

Leonardo DiCaprio paid a visit to the Pope at the Vatican and shared his passion in saving the environment.

WMO Says El Niño is Strengthening, Set to Become the Biggest One in 15 Years

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 16, 2015 04:15 PM EST

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) stated that El Niño is on track to become one of the biggest ones.

Your Dirty Windows Too May Destroy The Environment, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 19, 2015 10:22 AM EDT

Scientists discover that sunlight acting on the grime of windows increases air pollution.

Using Robo-Taxis In 2030 Could Be More Environment Friendly And Cheaper

By Peter R - Jul 08, 2015 02:57 PM EDT

A new study that determines cost and environment benefits, found autonomous electric taxis to fare better than hybrid and gasoline cars.

Global Warming Has Not Slowed In Recent Years, US Researchers Say

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 06, 2015 02:04 AM EDT

Researchers are doubtful about the idea that global warning "slowed" in recent years, according to new evidences. Researchers noted that the much talked about "pause" is just an illusion caused by inaccurate data.

White House Announces Plan to Save the Honeybees

By Cheri Cheng - May 19, 2015 04:03 PM EDT

The White House has officially announced its plan to save the honeybees.

Fracking Chemicals Found in Pennsylvania Groundwater

By Dustin M Braden - May 04, 2015 06:33 PM EDT

For the first time since the fracking boom has revolutionized the American oil industry, chemicals used in the process have been found in drinking water raising new questions about the safety of a practice that is already known to be responsible for causing earthquakes.

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