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Calcium, Carbon, Climate Change and Fish, A Conundrum Considered

An international team of scientists has solved a mystery that has puzzled marine chemists for decades. They have discovered that fish contribute a significant fraction of the oceans' calcium carbonate production, which affects the delicate pH balance of seawater

19 Jan 2009

Innovation continues with Green Works Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes

Celebrating the one year anniversary of the Green Works™ brand launch, The Clorox Company today announced the introduction of Green Works™ Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes, which joins the company's line of natural cleaning products introduced in early 2008.

12 Jan 2009

Polarized Light Pollution Sending Animals Astray

Human-made light sources can alter natural light cycles, causing animals that rely on light cues to make mistakes when moving through their environment

8 Jan 2009

Potato Reproduction Can Be Damaged by Low Level Herbicide Use

A recent study examining the development and reproduction of plants and the effects that herbicides can have upon those processes has shown that treating potato plants with low levels of herbicide application can have a detrimental effect on crop yields

8 Jan 2009

Toilet Flushing Now Linked to Birth Defects in Wildlife

Scientists at the University of Idaho recently discovered that an active chemical in birth control pills commonly released into the environment through human urine causes cells in rainbow trout to have an abnormal number of chromosomes

14 Dec 2008

Unifying Concept of Movement Ecology Gets Scientific Recognition

Movement ecology has achieved significant international recognition. Movement ecology is a developing academic pursuit, combining expertise in a variety of fields, including biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, physics, mathematics, virology and others

9 Dec 2008