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Survival of man rest on climate change action.
The survival of mankind depends on nations overcoming their lethargy and tackling the problems of climate change, species extinction and feeding a growing population, a panel of the world's leading scientists has said in a UN report. (10-26-2007)
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Ban on herbicide unlikely.
The Tasmanian Cancer Council is investigating whether atrazine, the second-most used agricultural chemical in the country, has pushed up cancer rates, as the pesticides regulator prepares to reject alarming new evidence and rubber-stamp its continued use. (10-26-2007)
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CO2: Don't count on the trees.
While experts have predicted that tropical forests will mop up carbon emissions with more sprightly growth, new research reveals that tropical trees are starting to grow more slowly - a sign that they may already be suffering from climate change and might not be able to lock away our CO2 after all. (10-26-2007)
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IOC: pollution could delay Olympic events.
Beijing's pollution is increasing the likelihood some Olympic events may be postponed, though special restrictions may help keep the skies clean, the International Olympic Committee said Thursday. (10-26-2007)
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Bangkok's air pollution slowly evaporating.
Even though pedestrians and street workers wear surgical masks almost as often as sunglasses, the city's reputation for filthy air is gradually evaporating as measures aimed at cutting vehicle emissions and expanding mass transit begin to pay off. (10-26-2007)
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Japan food safety comes under scrutiny.
Ocean fresh sushi? Quality marbled beef? Exquisite confections? Think again. Japan has been hit by a slew of food safety and false labeling scandals that threaten to wreck its image as a country of culinary wonders, squeaky-clean factories and impeccable sanitation. (10-26-2007)
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Preparing to battle a crisis in the future.
Haunted by the knowledge that influenza killed 50 million people in 1918, scientists and public health officials continue to seek ways to head off the next great pandemic. (10-26-2007)
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From balls of concrete to habitats for sea life.
Todd Barber is leading a charge to build "designer reefs" that will replace or support natural ones as the effects of overfishing, pollutants and disease take a growing toll on these vital ecosystems. (10-26-2007)
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Some primates face extinction.
Mankind's closest relatives are teetering on the brink of their first extinctions in more than a century, hunted by humans for food and medicine and squeezed from forest homes, a new report on endangered primates says. (10-26-2007)
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Senate panel looks at Chinese toy makers.
Recalls of millions of unsafe toys may be part of the price of Americans buying products manufactured in China under sweatshop conditions or by forced prison labor, worker advocates told a Senate panel. (10-26-2007)
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