Environment
Beijing ‘deploys monkeys and falcons for war parade’
August 31, 2015
Beijing ‘deploys monkeys and falcons for war parade’
China's air force has called monkeys and falcons into service to ensure safe skies for a huge military parade this…
How will climate change affect your livelihood?
August 29, 2015
How will climate change affect your livelihood?
As the reality of global warming starts to hit home, people may ask: "How will it affect my livelihood?" Well, that…
Egypt signs agreement with China for renewable energy lab
August 26, 2015
Egypt signs agreement with China for renewable energy lab
The China Electronics Technology Group has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Egypt to establish a renewable energy…
Recycling — fashion world’s antidote to environmental concerns
August 25, 2015
Recycling — fashion world’s antidote to environmental concerns
Hennes & Mauritz, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, is launching a new effort to promote recycling as it seeks to…
US probes deaths of 30 whales along southern Alaska coast
August 23, 2015
US probes deaths of 30 whales along southern Alaska coast
US marine biologists have launched an investigation into the mass die-off of 30 whales found washed ashore along Alaska's southern…
95.4% of merchants dilute pesticides
August 19, 2015
95.4% of merchants dilute pesticides
A study prepared by the pesticides' committee of the Agriculture Ministry proved that 95.4 percent of pesticides are spoiled because…
Endangered Philippine eagle shot dead three years after rescue
August 19, 2015
Endangered Philippine eagle shot dead three years after rescue
A rare giant Philippine eagle has been shot dead two months after being released back into the wild following treatment…
Study: Plant from 130 million years ago is among ‘first flowers’
August 18, 2015
Study: Plant from 130 million years ago is among ‘first flowers’
An ancient plant that grew underwater in what is modern day Europe, had no petals and bore one single seed…
Red Sea expedition monitors sea turtles, coral reef conditions
August 16, 2015
Red Sea expedition monitors sea turtles, coral reef conditions
For an entire week on board a tourist boat surrounding St.