Save the Lions!

The lion population in Uganda has decreased 30% in the last 10 years. The main cause of this dramatic change are humans! Humans have been putting certain toxins in cattle that the lions eat and have also been killing these poor creatures for eating their livestock. However these animals are important since they eat sick animals. Conservation sites have been set up to help save the lions.mlets hope it works. Here's the link to the article:
http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/46614

The Rise of the Country of the Earthworms

Earthworms are invading New England! In fact, these earthworms have been listed as an invasive species in England. Because of earthworms, the forests and the soil are being harmed. However soil chemists and other researchers are trying to figure out if these critters are benefiting England in any ways. Lets hope the good out weighs the bad and England stays strong! Here the link to the entire article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131029133126.htm

Greece's Economy > Greece's Environment

Greece has considered giving up a good environment in order to have a good economy. Restrictions on construction have been putting Greece in the hole. Because of this, the restrictions have been lifted. However, now the environment is taking a major hit as construction ruins the enviornment. Here's a link to the article:
http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/46557

Fishies Need Love Too!

Freshwater biodiversities have been completely overlooked when thinking of the impact of land development. Some of the problems that were brought up were increased run off, downstream flooding, and pollution. Sebastian Martinuzzi, a doctoral researcher claims they aare thinking of every possible danger that could be caused to these underwater biodiversities, and are taking them into consideration. So far, they have noticed places in southeastern U.S. will cause the most harm. Below is a link to the actual article:
http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/46556

European Cities vs. Bad Air Quality

As of today, 90 percent of the people living in Europe are exposed to unsafe levels of air pollutants. By being exposed to this bad air, the citizens have breathing problems, cardiovascular disease, and shortened life spans! Many citizens know about their current state of living and are determined to fix the problem. Go Europe! Here's a link to the article:
http://www.enn.com/pollution/article/46553

The World's Oceans are in Trouble!

A new study done this year shows that the oceans of the world are in dire need of help! The study shows that by the year 2100, our oceans will be hit with a number of stressors. The study also shows that green house gas emissions is one of the main causes of this. 800 million people use the ocean for daily survival and if we don't fix the problem, 2 billion people will be effected! Here's a link to the actual article:
http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/46555

A New Dragon Tree Species is Found!

A new Dragon tree species called the Dracaena kaweesakii has been found. This tree species is apart of the Dracaena group and is supposed to be good luck for Thai people. It has hundreds of branches with white leaf sheaths. Its main threat of destruction has been the cutting down of its habitat in order to get limestone. The people of Thai sure are lucky to have found another species! Here's a link below with the whole article:
http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/46558

Is Hurricane Sandy around the corner?

Hurrican Sandy was an extreme hurricane that hit parts of New York and New Jersey earlier this year. This hurricane caused tons of flooding and damaged many homes in the areas it hit. Now, Andrew Kemp, a geologist at Tufts University, claims Sandy may be coming back. He claims rising sea levels caused by things such as climate change will be the cause of Sandy's return. Only time will tell if we see Sandy again. Here's a link below to the real article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131017173902.htm

Can Bacteria Combat Oil Spill Disasters?

It looks like scientists have found two different kinds of bacteria that can help battle oil spills. The names of these bacterial are Alcanivorax borkumensis and Oleispira antarctica. All before, chemicals have been used to break down the oil, but with these new bacterial, cleaning up and oil spill can be a lot more quick and safe. The interesting thing about this, however, is that these bacterial have been around for millions of years! Why didn't anyone think of this before? Here's a link to the real article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130926102435.htm