Category Archives: Environment

Steller Sea Lions Taken off of Threatened Species List Due to Surge in Population.

With the ever-dwindling numbers of species that are depicted each year on various endangered and threatened species lists, it has come as great news that at least one species has had a surge in population.

The Steller sea lions, found …

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Korea Designs Jellyfish-Eating Robots

“There are plenty of fish in the sea” is a popular American idiom used to encourage the lonely and heartbroken.  But it is certainly not a statement of fact in the fishing waters of Korea.  Over fishing has significantly diminished …

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Increased Amounts of Pollution in Beijing, China Creates New Set of Regulations.

Amid the intense and harmful effects of air pollution which are plaguing the heavily populated areas of China, the local government of Beijing has issued new regulations to combat the serious issue.

The strict rules were implemented this past Thursday …

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Astonishing Asteroid Gives Evidence to Other Habitable Planets.

An extraordinary astronomical occurrence has left many in the scientific field astounded after an asteroid’s remains were discovered which closely resemble the Earth’s habitable qualities. The discovery of the asteroid’s shattered remnants, which were found circling a white dwarf star …

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Wekiwa Island Bar Set Ablaze

At approximately 2:30AM this past Monday, flames rose from the Wekiwa Island Bar as the popular community hangout destination along the Wekiwa River bank burned to the ground. As of this moment, fire marshals and other officials believe a malfunctioning …

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Wildlife Discovered: Side By Side or Caged Till Needed?

The video game Pokémon has bought joy to many children all over the world and has swept the nation in terms of handheld game system sold in today’s market. But one has to wonder whether or not there’s a hidden …

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Flu Season is Here Again

It’s that time of year again, flu season.  According to the CDC, flu season typically starts at the beginning of the calendar year and ends a few months later.  This year the flu season has visited us twice.  The 2014 …

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Fantastic Findings in the Suriname Rain Forest Leave Scientists Stunned

With all of the unfortunate statistics arising lately regarding the extremely high amount of various animals being put on the endangered species list, there has been much excitement about a multitude of new species that were found in the Suriname …

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Peabody Ducks Take Their Final March

The famous ducks at the Orlando Peabody Hotel located on International Drive took their final march this evening.  The reason for the end of the march is due to the fact that the hotel has been sold and will soon …

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The Poaching of Rhinos Leaves Conservationists Concerned.

Last Sunday commemorated the species of rhinoceros with World Rhino Day. Held each and every year on September 22, the day is dedicated to bringing awareness to an animal which has roamed the Earth for over 50 million years.

To …

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