Environment

Tuesday, September 18th 2012 - 06:23 UTC
Meet the official mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup: the Brazilian armadillo

Brazil has chosen an endangered armadillo as the mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. While nature's version is light brown in colour, Fifa's mascot is yellow with green eyes and a blue shell, the colours of the Brazilian flag, and will be holding aloft a football.
Monday, September 17th 2012 - 02:26 UTC
South Georgia issues new stamps dedicated to blue whales

Blue whales are the subject of a new SGSSI stamp issue released on August 31st. The four stamp designs are based on watercolour paintings by artist Kim Chater, according to the latest release from South Georgia News and Events.
Monday, September 17th 2012 - 01:22 UTC
Ozone protection Montreal agreement, “a showcase of environmental cooperation”

An international agreement to phase out chemicals which attack the Earth’s vital ozone shield celebrates its 25th anniversary as a showcase for successful global environmental cooperation, “protecting our atmosphere for generations to come.”
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 19:11 UTC
A field guide to the wildlife of South Georgia with 350 colour photos

“A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia” is the title of the comprehensive new 200-page soft-back guide to the Island’s wildlife. The book contains over 350 colour photos of the fauna and flora it describes.
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 02:34 UTC
South America cruise industry “must work together and rein in costs”

South America's cruise industry has been growing fast and holds vast potential, but the region must work together to tackle issues, create demand and rein in costs, said speakers at the Seatrade South America Cruise Convention in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, September 13th 2012 - 01:49 UTC
Arctic conquest: Russia building the world’s biggest nuclear powered icebreaker

Russia's plans to build the world's biggest nuclear-powered icebreaker could attract more trade to the country, says a leading UK analyst. The new ship is meant to be more efficient at breaking ice and able to navigate in deep Arctic waters as well as shallow Siberian rivers.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 02:09 UTC
Four different “ecotypes” of killer whales spotted in Falklands waters

To many, the killer whale, also known as orca, is considered the panda of the sea (a not-so-cuddly black and white ocean beast). Whale scientists have been particularly busy over the last 20 years studying the killer whale and we now know a whole lot about this species or, as it turns out, possibly several species.
Wednesday, September 12th 2012 - 02:01 UTC
Wind could meet world power demand by 2013, say Stanford researchers

By Andrew Myers (*) Adapting a sophisticated climate model, researchers show that there is plenty of wind available to supply half to several times the world's total energy needs within the next two decades.
Wednesday, September 5th 2012 - 00:44 UTC
Antarctica could hold large volumes of methane, warn British scientists

Large volumes of methane - a potent greenhouse gas - could be locked beneath the ice-covered regions of Antarctica, according to a new study. Methane could be released into the atmosphere as ice retreats, contributing to climate warming.
Tuesday, September 4th 2012 - 00:25 UTC
Nearly 11.500 humpback whales counted off the coast of Brazil

Whales are returning to the coast of Brazil. Last year, nearly 11,500 humpback whales were counted off the coast of Brazil - a new record, the Baleia Jubarte Institute cheered on Sunday in a report.