Category Archives: Rainforest
Natterjack toad threatened by UK drought – intensive conservation efforts needed to protect amphibians
The persistent dry weather which has led to the current hosepipe ban in South East England is also threatening the future of one of Britain’s rarest amphibians, the natterjack toad. With fewer than 50 breeding populations remaining in mainland Britain, … Continue reading
Climate change set to re-shape tropical forests
A paper published in the Journal of Global Change Biology this week indicates that climate change is already having an impact on tropical forests in Costa Rica. The study, which was conducted over 20 years, indicates that if current warming … Continue reading
Patagonian Fungus Diesel: An Alternative Biofuel?
Scientists have recently discovered that a tree fungus Gliocladium roseum, produces compounds of long-chain hydrocarbons very similar in structure to commercial diesel. The lead scientist of the research, Gary Strobel, from Montana State University said: “This is the only organism … Continue reading
Continuing Global Oil Demand Driving Biodiversity Loss in Western Amazonia
As existing oil supply reaches its peak and begins to dwindle, rather than investing in clean alternatives, oil companies are seeking to continue profiteering from remaining stocks that are locked up in remote, sensitive and fragile biomes such as the … Continue reading
Prince Rallies The City to Save Rainforests
The Prince of Wales has called upon hard-nosed city financiers to invest in Rainforests. Top city officials including Robert Swannell, Vice President of Citi Europe and Chris Gibson-Smith, chairman of the London Stock Exchange are among invitees to Mansion House … Continue reading
Extinction Threat for Primates at Crisis Point
The IUCN has highlighted the plight of the world’s primates in a comprehensive review of all 634 known species. The IUCN is the world’s leading conservation body, funding, equipping and managing conservation scientists and projects, as well as leading on … Continue reading
Satellite Policing to Save Rainforest
£108m is to be invested by Britain and Norway in a scheme said to provide a viable alternative to logging in the African Congo basin. The Congo rainforest is roughly twice the size of France, but is being deforested at … Continue reading