Environment

Biodiversity: Mediterranean most threatened sea on Earth - 2010-08-03

PARIS, Marlowe Hood- The Mediterranean Sea's exquisitely rich mix of flora and fauna is more threatened than marine life anywhere else on Earth, according to a landmark scientific survey released...
In North Atlantic, researchers find a sea of garbage

In North Atlantic, researchers find a sea of garbage - 2010-06-14

PARIS, Anne Chaon- The North Atlantic Ocean is looking more like a rubbish bin, with plastic and polystyrene flotsom spreading far and wide, according to four French explorers just back from eight...
A stone's throw from Nile, Egypt's taps are running dry

A stone's throw from Nile, Egypt's taps are running dry - 2010-05-31

KIRDASA, Natacha Yazbeck - Six months into her pregnancy, Tahani Rabia continues to ignore doctor's orders and rises before dawn every morning, praying that when she turns on the tap the water will...

Rising sea levels threaten Taiwan - 2010-05-16

TUNGSHIH, Benjamin Yeh- When worshippers built a temple for the goddess Matsu in south Taiwan 300 years ago, they chose a spot they thought would be at a safe remove from the ocean. They did not...
'Climate dice' now dangerously loaded: leading scientist

'Climate dice' now dangerously loaded: leading scientist - 2010-05-13

PARIS- Evidence for global warming has mounted but public awareness of the threat has shrunk, due to a cold northern winter and finger-pointing at the UN's climate experts, a top scientist warned...
Jordan River could die by 2011: report

Jordan River could die by 2011: report - 2010-05-02

ALUMOT, Patrick Moser- The once mighty Jordan River, where Christians believe Jesus was baptised, is now little more than a polluted stream that could die next year unless the decay is halted,...

Morocco to unveil green projects on Earth Day - 2010-04-05

RABAT- Rabat will inaugurate 10 major environmental protection projects this month when it becomes one of six world cities to lead celebrations for Earth Day, a Morocco official said Sunday. The...
Desert spreading like 'cancer,' Egypt conference told

Desert spreading like 'cancer,' Egypt conference told - 2010-04-02

ALEXANDRIA- The desert is making a comeback in the Middle East, with fertile lands turning into barren wastes that could further destabilise the region, experts said at a water conference on...
From Pyramids to Paris, landmarks to go dark for Earth Hour

From Pyramids to Paris, landmarks to go dark for Earth Hour - 2010-03-26

SYDNEY, Amy Coopes - World-famous landmarks including the Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and Beijing's Forbidden City will go dark Saturday as millions turn out the lights for "Earth Hour", a rolling...
British ads banned over climate change claims

British ads banned over climate change claims - 2010-03-17

LONDON- Britain's advertising watchdog has banned two government adverts for overstating the threat from climate change, it said on Wednesday. The adverts used nursery rhymes including "Jack and...
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Michael Douglas optimistic despite serious throat cancer

Michael Douglas optimistic despite serious throat cancer
NEW YORK- Hollywood star Michael Douglas has admitted his throat cancer is more serious than first thought, but says he remains optimistic as he undergoes intensive treatment. "It's a stage four, which is intense, and they gotta go at it,"...