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WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 3 (UPI) -- Conservationists say they're stepping up pressure on New Zealand's government to protect two endangered dolphin species. Read the original: Groups urge New Zealand dolphin protection

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 3, 2012) - A project running almost 10,000 climate simulations on volunteers' home computers has found that a global warming of 3 degrees Celsius by 2050 is 'equally plausible' as a rise of 1.4 degrees. See the original post here: 10,000 Simulations Show Warming Range of 1.4 to 3 Degrees by 2050

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The effects of climate change, such as coral bleaching, become slow-motion disasters, with knock-on effects for years Follow this link: How Coral Bleaching Could Lead to Famine

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It is a potent image: desperate refugees fleeing environmental apocalypse, crossing boundaries to save their very lives. See the article here: Climate migration is a solution, not desperation

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Mohamed Nasheed, former president of the Maldives, told the world on The Daily Show Monday night: "Just don't be so silly" about climate change. See more here: "Don't be so silly" about climate change: Mohamed Nasheed on The Daily Show

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 2, 2012) - The world's most popular weed killer, Roundup®, can cause amphibians to change shape, according to research recently published in Ecological Applications. Read more from the original source: Herbicide Can Induce Morphological Changes in Vertebrate Animals: Tadpoles Change Shape

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Independent contractors are a vital and growing source of strength in California’s economy, according to a new report co-sponsored by the California Foundation for... Go here to see the original: Independent Contractors Vital, Growing Source of California Economic Strength

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One of the toughest tasks for an HR manager or business owner is managing risk to prevent lawsuits. Employers may unintentionally violate employment laws... Excerpt from: Top 10 Things Employers Do to Get Sued

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Injuries on the job happen. That's when workers' compensation laws and insurance become vitally important. But what counts as a workers' comp injury? It depends. But as an employer, you should become familiarized with what is covered. Typically, workers' comp laws cover a variety of different injuries that happen at work. The law is meant to ensure injured...

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Tax season is creeping up on us fast. And these days, many Americans are working from home. But does working from home necessarily entitle one to a home office tax deduction? It depends on whether you want your tax return to become "audit-worthy."