Population boom for one of world’s most endangered animals – Northern Hairy-nosed wombat

Queensland’s critically endangered Northern hairy-nosed wombat, one of the world’s most endangered species, has seen its population increase by 20 per cent in two years thanks to some remarkable State Government recovery efforts.

Possible new population of North Atlantic Right whales discovered off Greenland

A team of scientists have recorded the distinctive calls of endangered North Atlantic right whales in an area where it was believed that the historic resident population was hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. Besides providing a better understanding of the whales, the discovery has implications for future shipping in the region.

Boost for migratory birds as Cyprus bans hunting in May

After a successful campaign led by BirdLife International and BirdLife Cyprus, the Cypriot Government has decided to stop the shooting of birds during the month of May on the island. “Banning hunting during May will greatly help to save migratory birds that pass through Cyprus”, said Martin Hellicar, Executive Manager from BirdLife Cyprus.

More than half of the world’s threatened birds are threatened by invasive species

Invasive alien species are affecting native wildlife in almost every corner of the Earth. “An unwanted by-product of globalization, non-native species are harming ecosystem services, livelihoods and economies throughout the world”, said Ban Ki-moon – United Nations Secretary-General.

United Kingdom: Heathrow third runway ‘a mistake’

The decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow was a mistake, according to one of the government’s most senior advisers on the economics of climate change.

Carbon plan promises bonanza for Australia forestry

Australia’s forestry firms are poised for major growth from emissions trading plans that could give the sector a multi-million dollar boost when it becomes the first to kick off a nationwide scheme to cut carbon pollution.

Climate change report paints grim picture for region

WATER flows across the south-west could plummet in coming years, drying up rivers and lakes and robbing the region of some of its popular fishing spots.

INDIA: Cheapest Car Rides on Govt Subsidies

India’s Tata Motors, makers of the ‘cheapest car ever made’, say they have received more than a million bookings for the first batch of cars said to roll out of its factory in a few months.

Sweeteners Linger in Groundwater

After tickling the tongue, artificial sweeteners pass through our bodies and end up in wastewater virtually unchanged. Some sweeteners are particularly widespread in the environment, according to a new study, making them ideal markers for following pollution from treatment plants and other sources into the environment.

Top 10 Ways Twitter Can Help Save the Planet

Twitter is what happens when the Internet farts.

Unfortunately this is the view of quite a few people that I have come across lately when I mention that I was on Twitter earlier in the day. But unlike these people, I have managed to weed my way through some of the nonsense that is on there, and have discovered it has an amazing potential to do a lot of environmental good. And I am glad I persevered and figured it out.

Epic cycle ride to search for solutions to climate change throughout the Americas

One pair of cyclists will travel through North America, the land of the gas guzzler, while another team of two will cycle down South America, where virgin rainforest have been cleared for cattle ranches.

Geothermal, the ‘undervalued’ renewable resource, sees surging interest

Nearly 200 million acres of public lands, mostly in the West, could become prime generators of emissions-free electricity by extracting steam heat from the earth’s core to drive electric turbines.