Cellphones track how malaria spreads in KenyaSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 3:35pm Author: Hal HodsonShowOct 11 , 2012 The movement of millions of people, monitored through their cellphones, has shed new light on how malaria is transmitted via human hosts in Kenya.Link: Cellphones track how malaria spreads in KenyaGeographic Area: KenyaCategory: Environmental ImpactEnvironmentHumansLevel: Global
Visualizing Oil Addiction In The U.S.Submitted by sungtaek12 on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 3:11pm Author: ARIEL SCHWARTZHideSepA tiny percentage of the United States uses more than 10% of all our oil. If we want to cut back, these people might be a good place to start.Link: Visualizing Oil Addiction In The U.S.Level: GlobalCategory: PetroleumFuel ConsumptionConsumptionFuel DemandOilFuels
Twenty more "Niles" needed to feed growing population - leadersSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 2:54pm Author: Alister DoyleHide Sep 10 , 2012 Link: Twenty more "Niles" needed to feed growing population - leadersLevel: GlobalCategory: Climate ChangeGrain ProductionFreshwaterPopulationWater AvailabilityWater DemandWater HarvestingWater SupplyWater Use
"Catch Shares" Save Fish Populations--and the Fishing IndustrySubmitted by sungtaek12 on Mon, 11/19/2012 - 2:16pm Author: www.scientificamerican.coHide Sep 10 , 2012 Link: "Catch Shares" Save Fish Populations--and the Fishing IndustryLevel: GlobalCategory: Food ProductionConsumptionSpecies Loss and BiodiversityProduction
Caribbean coral reefs face collapseSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 4:14pm Author: guardian.co.ukHideSep 9, 2012 Caribbean coral reefs are in danger of disappearing, depriving the world of one of its most beautiful and productive ecosystemsLink: Caribbean coral reefs face collapseLevel: RegionalCategory: Climate ChangeOceans and RiversWater LevelPollution and WasteWater
In Fuel Cells, Some Hope for Urban SanitationSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 3:37pm Author: SOPHIA LIHideaug 16 , 2012 Link: In Fuel Cells, Some Hope for Urban SanitationLevel: GlobalCategory: Cost SavingsFuel CellsCarbon DioxideElectricityCostsWastewaterEnergyTechnology
Rising chemicals output a hazard, clean-up needed by 2020 -UNSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 3:05pm Author: Alister DoyleShowSep 5 , 2012 * Rising share of chemicals produced in emerging economies* Poisonings among leading causes of death -UNEPLink: Rising chemicals output a hazard, clean-up needed by 2020 -UNLevel: GlobalCategory: Pollution ControlWaste DisposalEnergy ConsumptionEnvironmental ImpactEnergy UseEnvironmentPollution and Waste
A Summer of Extremes Signifies the New NormalSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:29pm Author: bill mckibbenShow Link: A Summer of Extremes Signifies the New NormalLevel: GlobalCategory: Climate ChangeDeforestationGlobal WarmingDroughtFloods and Flood ZonesEnvironment
Policymakers agree ambitious global water monitoring initiative-expertSubmitted by sungtaek12 on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 2:12pm Author: Julie MollinsHide Sep 5 , 2012 Link: Policymakers agree ambitious global water monitoring initiative-expertLevel: GlobalCategory: Environmental ImpactWater ConsumptionWater ResourcesWater SourcesWater SupplyWater Treatment
Asian nations 'face greatest natural disaster risk'Submitted by sungtaek12 on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 4:26pm Author: Mark KinverHideAugust 15, 2012Link: Asian nations 'face greatest natural disaster risk'Geographic Area: AsiaCategory: Global WarmingDroughtFloods and Flood ZonesLevel: Global