Greenzoner.comIt was recently reported that air pollution in Beijing, the capitol of China reached very dangerous level, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
The air is said to have the taste of coal dust and car fumes, which are the main sources of pollution in China.
Posts Tagged ‘berg’
Eco News #36 – Beijing, China: Air pollution hit critical level
January 22nd, 2013
EcoNews #35 – giant squid filmed for the first time
January 13th, 2013Hi Greenzoners!
Ocean depths for many years have been the object of mysteries and speculations. One of the most famous inhabitants of deep waters – the giant squid – has been one of the most interesting species on the planet.
Eco News #34 – Mandarin duck
January 10th, 2013
This particularly pretty and colourful bird is the Mandarin Duck. (more…)
Eco News #33 – Antarctica Warming
December 23rd, 2012Hello there Greenzoners!
One of the largest shelves of Antarctica is called Larsen B – and in a period of over 35 years it has lost over 2000 square kilometers and it’s still declining, mostly because of rising temperature. Antarctica consists of more than 2/3 of Earth’s freshwater supply, which makes ocean levels to rise .
Scientists are aware that the warming of Antarctica may affect the population of penguins, whose homes and habitats are being threatened.
Pictures by National Geographic.
Eco News #32 – The goblin shark
December 13th, 2012Hi Greenzoners! Spooked already? 😉
This terrifying by appearance creature here is the goblin shark – very rare species of deep water animal. They are found in a water deeper than 200m or on the surface, dragged up by deep sea fishers.
Their characteristic feature is head strangely shaped and retractable jaws. (more…)
Eco News #31: Oncilla, the rarest cat, caught on camera
December 1st, 2012Hello Greenzoners!
Few days ago we wrote about recent encounter with the world’s rarest whale. Well, there is no end to great discoveries – especially if it comes to rare animals! (more…)
Eco News #30 – rarest whale known to humanity seen recently
November 25th, 2012Hello Greenzoners! 🙂
Recently, a new discovery on the coast of New Zealand proved our little knowledge about ocean depths. The rarest whale known to the humanity was seen for the first time after very long time (more…)
Eco News #29 – streams are affected by urban development
November 19th, 2012According to the new studies by the USGS, streams are more vulnerable to urban development than it was previously thought. Growing and spreading inhabited areas lead to the indirect contamination of nearby streams. As scientists claim, “streams are not only water – they are communities of aquatic life”. And, because of pollution, important and sensitive aquatic species living in the streams die out.
What do you think about it, dear Greenzoners?
Eco News #28 – shrinking glaciers in Himalayas
November 17th, 2012Hello Greenzoners!
Geology professor and scientist, Summer Rupper recently stated that the progressing global warming is affecting the Himalayas.
Yes – the highest mountains in the world are suffering from rising temperature, which leads to the shrinking of glaciers by melting, – leading to huge amounts of water coming down from the mountains. (more…)
Eco News #27 – Habitable Super-Earth?
November 11th, 2012Hi Greenzoners! Any one of you is into astronomy? 😉
A planet that could sustain life was just discovered. It’s called HD 40307G and is located in a “habitable zone” – that is in area, where the planet is not too close or too far from its sun, so that liquid water can exist.
