The fossil fuel era is coming to an end. The leaders of the world’s top economies (G7) – have agreed to phase out fossil fuel usages by the end of this century. This is a step towards a de-carbonized economy. The G7 countries Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US have jointly… Continue reading G7 World Leaders Say Fossil Fuels Will Be Phased Out By The End Of This Century
Month: June 2015
Amazon Rain Forest Carbon Uptake In Decline
The most extensive land-based study of the Amazon to date reveals it is losing its capacity to absorb carbon from the atmosphere. From a peak of two billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year in the 1990s, the net uptake by the forest has halved and is now for the first time being overtaken by… Continue reading Amazon Rain Forest Carbon Uptake In Decline
The Mighty Tigers… Not As Many Left As You Might Think
The tiger population has suffered a serious decline in the last 50 years. These majestic animals have but a few enemies – large buffaloes, elephants, bears and humans. By far, humans have caused more damage to the tiger population than tigers to humans. As few as 3200 wild tigers are left due to poaching and… Continue reading The Mighty Tigers… Not As Many Left As You Might Think