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Ocean Enriched With CO2 Will Favor Growth of Cyanobacteria

Researchers belonging to the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) and Princeton University have together conducted a study on the impact of climate change on bacteria.

11 Jul 2012

First Wind Completes 21 MW Kaheawa Wind II Project

An independent wind energy company, First Wind has completed the construction of its Kaheawa Wind II project and has commenced commercial operations. The 21 MW project includes a novel battery energy storage system designed for controlling the fluctuations that occur during output of wind energy.

6 Jul 2012

Global Warming Causes Massive Algal Blooms and Low Oxygen Levels

Global warming may increase harmful algal blooms in the Baltic Sea. Increase in water temperature in the Baltic sea may lead to low oxygen levels which promotes blue-green algal blooms. This type of algae is also called as cyanobacteria.

3 Jul 2012

Negative Effects of Wind Farms on Distant Ecosystems

German wind turbines kill more than 200,000 bats every year. These mortality rates are quite high and may lead to significant decline in their population. The death of bats may not be sustainable.

3 Jul 2012

Geo-Engineering Attempts to Mix Oxygen into the Baltic Sea May Be Dangerous

The Baltic Sea has to be saved. The geo-engineering efforts that aim to mix oxygen in deep areas of the Baltic Sea need to be abandoned as they can have potentially dangerous and unforeseen effects.

29 Jun 2012

Nature Conservancy of Canada Ranked as Canada's Top Environmental Charity

Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has received top rankings in the environmental charity rankings in Canada. MoneySense has placed NCC on top of the 2012 Charity 100 rankings.

28 Jun 2012

Researchers at University of Southampton Develop New Method to Monitor Environmental Impact

Scientists from the University of Southampton have announced that they are ground-breaking a new method to measure and monitor the agricultural and industrial impact on the environment.

25 Jun 2012

Australia Takes Initiative for Ocean Protection

Australia has planned to establish the largest network of marine protected areas in the world, including a fully protected no-take marine reserve in the Coral Sea.

15 Jun 2012

Oceana Announces Commencement of Fourth Ocean Heroes Contest on World Oceans Day

The fourth Ocean Heroes Contest was announced by Oceana. This annual contest has participants who go beyond their limits to safeguard the ocean. The contest will commence on World Oceans Day and the results will be declared on July 18, 2012.

7 Jun 2012