Posted Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:22:00 GMT by Michael EvansAs the population of the world slowly becomes more prosperous, earlier forecasts of enormous rises in population are being revised. The risk of a breakdown of society due to overcrowding is no longer seen to be so significant, but the problem still remains that by 2050, according to best estimates, there will be an additional 2 billion mouths to feed.
Posted Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:26:22 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe major threat of climatic changes hangs like the sword of Damocles over the heads of many endangered species - and the rest of us.
Posted Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:29:00 GMT by Paul RobinsonMarine fish often visit the surface to warm up after diving deep. Whale sharks were used to test some time/depth recorders to see how they regulate their body temperatures.
Posted Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:07:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongKim Wonjung and his colleagues at MIT, in the US, have worked out how the tongue of the hummingbird can achieve a capillary action.
Posted Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:49:36 GMT by Dave ArmstrongA new report highlights the 25 most endangered primate species. The new report, Primates In Peril, was published this week at the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity COP11.
Posted Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:28:00 GMT by Dave ArmstrongAt the moment, we try and recycle or downcycle many materials, such as electronics (e-waste), that are environmentally distasteful or downright toxic.
Posted Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:01:00 GMT by Michael EvansWomen are the backbone of rural society and the International Day of Rural Women recognises the contribution they make to the enhancement of agricultural and rural development, the improvement of of food security and the eradication of rural poverty.
Posted Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:15:12 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe variety of fishing techniques used in the Pacific means that BET (bigeye tuna) biomass is soon going to dip below the maximum sustainable yield levels.
Posted Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:20:47 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe submarine lifestyle of the humpback whale has been uncovered by the use of data-logging tags, on both ends of the dorsal fin.
Posted Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:58:27 GMT by Dave ArmstrongThe interminable expansion of oil palm plantations in the Far East is the cause of carbon emissions, climate change and loss of wildlife habitat.
Posted Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:34:10 GMT by Michael EvansThe theme for 2012 World Teachers' Day was 'Take a Stand for Teachers'. If the UN Millennium Goal to achieve Universal Primary Education by 2015 is to be achieved, an additional 1.7 million additional teaching posts will be required worldwide. Taking account of the 5.1 million teachers who are expected to leave the profession by then, this means around 6.8 million additional teachers will be required to meet the UN target. Teachers are currently under-valued, but their contribution to society is vital.
Posted Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:42:25 GMT by Dave ArmstrongDredging the Great Lakes to clear and deepen the river channel is causing increased flow and water loss, which means a record low level will be reached this winter.
Posted Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:33:00 GMT by Michael EvansWorld Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday in October each year. Organised by UN-Habitat 2012 World Habitat Day was opened by Dr Joan Clos, UN Under-Secretary-General and Director of UN-Habitat, at Embu in Kenya.
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Rescuing efforts in San José de Copiapó. 
A gold mine collapse in Copiapó, Atacama Region, Chile has trapped 33 miners since last Thursday. Another collapse occurred on Saturday, that provoked temporary suspension of the rescue works.

Rescue efforts were first focused on a ventilation shaft, but attempts to reach the miners failed. Rescuers have been drilling into the mine since Sunday. "The situation is very complex, the mine continues to have collapses because there is a geological fault-line," said Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile, who "pledged to do everything possible to get to the trapped miners," but acknowledged he was pessimistic.

There is no certainty that the miners, who are trapped about 400 meters (1300 feet) below the ground, are still alive.