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Earth Day 2015: 5 Depressing Facts Related to Earth

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 12:39 PM EDT

Earth has been hitting several remarkable records - but not in a good way. On the 45th annual Earth Day we've compiled five facts about the current state of Earth, that are depressing, but eye-opening in another sense.

Researchers Pin Hopes On Artificial Photosynthesis For Cleaner, Greener Environment

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 17, 2015 12:33 AM EDT

A system of artificial photosynthesis can collect carbon dioxide before it escapes into out atmosphere and turns it into useful products including drugs and alternative fuels, according to researchers.

Climate Change Expected To Have ‘Huge Impacts On China’s Mega Projects, Meteorological Expert Admits

By Maria Slither - Mar 24, 2015 11:03 AM EDT

One of China's top meteorological expert revealed that their country is in danger and will surely feel the lash of climate change in the next few years.

200 Species of European Bees to Become Extinct, Environmental Report

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 22, 2015 09:27 AM EDT

Report says that 10 percent of wild bee species in Europe face the threat of extinction.

Autism Is Mostly in the Genes, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 06, 2015 09:47 AM EST

Research shows that autism is linked to biological make-up, and also environment, to a lesser degree.

Study Estimates 270,000 Tons Of Plastic Floating In Oceans

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 11, 2014 12:42 AM EST

Nearly 270,000 tons of plastic is floating in the world's ocean, according to a new study. The amount of plastic is enough to full more than 38,500 garbage trucks.

Police investigate killing of Peruvian environmental activist

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 12, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Peruvian authorities are investigating the killing of an Ashaninka Indian village leader and environmental activist along with three others.

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