 | Tuesday 29th September 2009 Delayed Cleanup of Australian Oil Spill The continued gushing of oil from the West Atlas oilrig into the Timor Sea threatens to become one of the worst environmental disasters in Australian history. The rig has been leaking oil at an approximate rate of 400 barrels a day since mid August. PTTEP Full Story » |
 | Thursday 13th August 2009 Rhino Poaching Set to Hit 15 Year High Increased demand fuelled by the Asian traditional medicine industry has caused increased levels of Rhino poaching throughout southern African nations. An average of twelve rhino killings a month were recorded in South Africa and Zimbabwe alone this year, Full Story » |
 | Wednesday 12th August 2009 Welsh Assembly to Tax Plastic Bags Throwaway plastic items have come to represent one of the greatest failings in modern society. So-called "white" pollution is a striking reminder of the recycling problems facing us today. You only need to travel to the outskirts of any major city in the Full Story » |
 | Tuesday 4th August 2009 Worms Used to Recycle Textile Industry Waste A recent Indian study has shown that the introduction of worms and manure to textile industry waste can transform it in to useful compost. The textile industry produces large amounts of waste products, normally in the form of a thick sludge. This sludge i Full Story » |
 | Friday 31st July 2009 New Global Poll to find "7 Wonders of Nature" A new global poll is to take place in 2011 to decide the new "7 Wonders of Nature". The process is already underway with 26 finalists already shortlisted by a panel of experts from over 200 locations suggested by the public over the last year. These final Full Story » |
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