Scientists in China have identified a single gene that appears to control rice yield,as well as its height and flowering time taking what may be a crucial step in global efforts to increase crop productivity.The researchers said they were able to pinpoint
Tropical species are accustomed to living in a small temperature range and thus may be unable to cope with changes of even a few degrees, according to an analysis in Tuesday's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
There’s a review of this book that goes by the title “50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth” and curiosity got the better of me to get to know how I have personally impacted on the future of our planet.
Market analysts say the organic market trend is here to stay, despite rising food prices. In fact, issues surrounding these price hikes - the globalization of food and environmental factors - may actually bolster this market.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 125 million cell phones are thrown away each year, which amounts to about 65,000 tons of waste. That’s just in the U.S.
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Did you know you can charge up a spin-dryer using an exercise bike? You saw it first in Nimbin, reports Niamh Griffin. The average person looks at a bicycle and sees a way to get from one place to the next. Sure it does not use petrol or produce gases
Ever wanted to help people in the developing world in a meaningful, personal, empowering way? KivaB4B provides this, doubling what you put towards the entrepreneur of your choice.
After more than 30 years of civil war, ending in 1998, the Cambodian government has collected and destroyed more than 160,000 weapons across the country.
TerraCycle is trying to eliminate the idea of waste. To do so, we must find great uses for objects that used to be considered waste. And best of all, you can raise funds for your favorite charity by helping us collect waste. It's easy and shipping free
Reducing global warming begins with the food we eat.
The Cool Foods Campaign educates the public about how food choices can affect global warming and empowers them with the resources to reduce this impact. Join our “Cool Foods” Campaign and help take
The Sierra Club has partnered with Clorox on a new line of natural, non-petroleum-based cleaning products: Greenworks. We've said for years that sustainability shouldn't be a luxury for only the affluent, and Greenworks is the first line of
Thousands of people in England have died from pneumonia caused by pollution, a report suggested today.There is a "strong correlation" between deaths, engine exhaust fumes and other transport-related substances, according to the study(...)
New rules forcing motorists to use biofuels are about to come into force - even though some campaigners say they may actually make climate change worse. The introduction of the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) on Tuesday will mean that all
