Category archives for: Science & Environment

Federal Government Greenlights Shell Artic Spill Response Plan (NYSE: RDS.A)

shell

One of the last remaining hurdles to Shell Oil’s ability to drill for oil offshore in the Artic has been cleared as the federal government announces that it has approved the company’s Chukchi Sea spill response plan.  Experts have estimated that there are 26.6 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 130 trillion cubic feet of [...]

Sumatran elephant now critically endangered

Sumatran elephant

The Sumatran elephant’s conservation status has been elevated from ‘endangered’ to ‘critically endangered’.

Newly discovered molecule could help cool the planet

clouds and sun

A newly discovered molecule called the Criegee biradical could contribute much to fighting global warming, by oxidizing sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, two combustion-produced pollutants, thus resulting in a cleaner atmosphere.

Colours whet kids’ appetites

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If your child is hard to feed, add colour to his plate.

Amazon deforestation rate at its lowest

Amazon deforestation rate on its lowest

The Amazon rainforest experienced its lowest deforestation rate on record, which is a significant step in the preservation of the largest rainforest in the world.

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