ecology

Emerging scientific discipline of aeroecology

harminka — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:15:30 -0500

In the history of science and technology, there is an infrequent combination of empirical discoveries, theories and technology developments converge that make it possible to recognize a new discipline.

Austral Ecology Examines Tropical Cyclones

aboey — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:49:45 -0500

In light of Cyclone Larry and Cyclone Monica, Austral Ecology has launched a special issue spotlighting tropical cyclones and northern Australian ecosystems.

NISSAN Endorsed as eco first company

harminka — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:05:32 -0500

Nissan Green Program 2010 environmental commitments receives stamp of approval from Japan’s Ministry of Environment

Microspheres to carry hydrogen, deliver drugs, filter gases

harminka — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:43:35 -0500

What looks like a fertilized egg, flows like water, gets stuffed with catalysts and exotic nanostructures and may have the potential of making the current retail gasoline infrastructure compatible with hydrogen-based vehicles of the future – not to mention also contributing to arenas such as nuclear proliferation and global warming?

Green firms rewarded by financial markets

harminka — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:46:19 -0500

When a company improves its environmental performance, it is common to think that the accompanying economic improvements are based on the company’s more efficient use of resources. However, a new study appearing in Strategic Management Journal reveals that financial markets reward firms for going green because those firms are seen as less risky.

1 small step for a lab science, 1 green leap for mankind

harminka — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:35:37 -0500

“Environmentally friendly” is not a phrase normally used to describe a chemistry lab. But thanks to a groundbreaking discovery at Tel Aviv University, the chemical industry is a step closer to being green.

Greener offices make happier employees

harminka — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:11:47 -0500

According to the 2000 census, Americans office workers spend an average of 52 hours a week at their desks or work stations. Many recent studies on job satisfaction have shown that workers who spend longer hours in office environments, often under artificial light in windowless offices, report reduced job satisfaction and increased stress levels.

Ecologist's medal adds to Imperial's winning streak

seher — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:29:41 -0500

An Imperial biologist has been announced as the fourth College scientist since 2000 to win the Zoological Society of London's prestigious Scientific Medal.

Guide provides insight into urban forestry benefits

harminka — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:56:29 -0600

The U.S. Forest Service’s Center for Urban Forest Research has released a guide demonstrating how trees benefit cities in temperate parts of the West such as Southern California, Central Idaho and the Oregon Coast.

Dust in West up 500 percent in past 2 centuries

harminka — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:33:47 -0600

The West has become 500 percent dustier in the past two centuries due to westward U.S. expansion and accompanying human activity beginning in the 1800s, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Managing uncertainty important in ecological balance

harminka — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:27:21 -0600

The balance of nature looms prominently in the public mind these days. Climate change, genetically modified plants and animals, and globally declining fish stocks are but a few of the issues that remind us that ours is a fragile world. Or is it?

Urban ecology: taking measure of coming megacity's impact

harminka — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:58:26 -0600

If you are reading this, chances are that you live in a city – one, perhaps, on its way to becoming a megacity with a population that exceeds 10 million or more. If not, you and most of the world’s population soon will be, according to global population demographics projections.