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Organism Found Living Alone Almost 3km Beneath the Surface of the Earth

The first ecosystem ever found having only a single biological species has been discovered 2.8 kilometers beneath the surface of the earth in the Mponeng gold mine near Johannesburg, South Africa

9 Oct 2008

Ecosystem Fragmentation can be Reversed by Ecological Restoration

The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International maintains that even with the tremendous pressures that humans presently exert upon our ecosystems, fragmentation is neither inevitable nor irreversible

8 Oct 2008

Climate Change Report Identifies Deadly Dozen Diseases to Be Worsened by Climate Change

Health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society today released a report that lists 12 pathogens that could spread into new regions as a result of climate change

7 Oct 2008

Call for Environmental Standards for Biofuel Crops

The United States lacks the standards to ensure that producing biofuels from cellulose won't cause environmental harm, says a distinguished group of international scientists. But because the industry is so young, policymakers have an exceptional opportunity to develop incentive programs to ensure the industry doesn’t harm the environment

3 Oct 2008

Shade Grown Practices for Coffee Production Offers Climate Change Buffer

Chalk up another environmental benefit for shade-grown Latin American coffee. University of Michigan researchers say the technique will provide a buffer against the ravages of climate change in the coming decades

2 Oct 2008

New Study Looks at Human Impact on the Earth, 100 Million Years in the Future

Jan Zalasiewicz, a lecturer in geology at the University of Leicester, has published a new study looking at the lasting impression made by mankind 100 million years hence

29 Sep 2008

Issues, Markets, Testing and Policy Issues on Carbon Sinks to be Discussed by Expert Panel

With reducing carbon emissions on the national agenda, a group of expert panelists will discuss methods, markets, testing and policy issues on how carbon sinks or carbon sequestration may be used to reduce atmospheric CO2

29 Sep 2008

Plant Ecosystem Study Simulates Climate Conditions in 2100

A new experiment to find out how British plant ecosystems may be affected by future changes to climate and biodiversity is underway at Imperial College London

29 Sep 2008

Expert to Gather at Forum to Discuss Global Water Crisis

Water is a fundamental need of all life on our planet; however in this age, the issue of fresh water has become one of conflict and tension. Global water policies are failing to meet the needs of populations, while ecosystems are paying a severe price for the lack of innovation

25 Sep 2008

Animal Found With The Ability to Survive Climate Change

Queen's researchers have found that the main source of food for many fish -- including cod -- in the North Atlantic appears to adapt in order to survive climate change

24 Sep 2008