Honda Rolls Out Petroleum-Free Fuel Cell Car . TOCHIGI, Japan, June 16, 2008 (ENS) - Honda’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle other than concept cars rolled off the assembly line today in Tochigi Prefecture at the world’s first dedicated fuel cell vehicle manufacturing facility. ...

25 Sustainable Living Tips By David Anderson, Guest Author Millions of Americans are getting turned on to the concept of sustainability. People are doing their part to save the environment. They are changing the way they live in order to produce less waste, create less pollution, and use less energy...

“New scientific study shows shark numbers in the Mediterranean have crashed by 99% A new scientific study funded in part by the Lenfest Ocean Program has concluded that all shark species assessed in the Mediterranean Sea declined by more than 97 percent in abundance and “catch weightR...

I just learned of a job opening as a research assistant for the South African Marine Predator Lab. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in biology, wildlife conservation, research, environmental science, or veterinary medicine. If you’re interested in one of the ...

Indian Ocean Longliners Must Now Protect Endangered Seabirds . MUSCAT, Oman, June 12, 2008 (ENS) - The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission meeting this week in Muscat has advanced seabird conservation by adopting a measure to minimize the bycatch of vulnerable albatross and petrel species. All 22 species...

Several years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Alaska. Not only was it incredibly beautiful, but it was filled to the brim with wildlife. I practically stumbled into wildlife everywhere I went. Seeing grizzly bears, wolves, bison (with babies!), moose, and bald eagles face-to-face was an incredi...

After watching this video I felt stunned, humbled, inspired. This video footage will take your breath away. Hong, a female Asian elephant from The Asian Art & Conservation Project was filmed painting a portrait of another elephant. Susty.tv » Elephant Paints Self-Portrait from susty.tv o...

Caribbean Monk Seal Declared Extinct . WASHINGTON, DC, June 9, 2008 (ENS) - After a five year review, federal government scientists have determined that the Caribbean monk seal has gone extinct. No Caribbean monk seal has been seen for more than 50 years. Also known as the West Indian monk seal, thi...

U.S. Senate Abandons Global Warming Bill By J.R. Pegg WASHINGTON, DC, June 6, 2008 (ENS) – The U.S. Senate’s much anticipated tangle with a landmark bill that would have required the nation to make deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming came to an unceremon...

Brazil Protects Vast New Areas of Amazon Rainforest . BRASILIA, Brazil, June 6, 2008 (ENS) - Brazil commemorated World Environment Day yesterday by signing into existence four new protected areas, three of them in the Amazon rainforest.Following a speech in observance of the special day, President L...