environment
The world has lost almost six Californias worth of forest since 2000
Posted in Science on 16th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
Deforestation at this scale is having a tremendous ecological impact, on both species and climate.
Is a constructive conservation the last chance for biodiversity?
Posted in Science on 16th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
A pragmatic approach to saving what can be saved.
Forest change mapped by Google Earth
Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
A new high-resolution global map of forest loss and gain has been created with the help of Google Earth.
Biodiversity offsetting plans too simplistic, MPs warn
Posted in Science on 13th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
Biodiversity offsetting plans outlined by the government must be strengthened if they are to "properly protect Britain's wildlife"
Solar Activity Playing a Minimal Role in Global Warming
Posted in Featured, Science on 13th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
Changes in solar activity have contributed no more than 10 per cent to global warming in the twentieth century.