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A possible explanation of why beehives sometimes vanish Read the original post: Bee off

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A 23-year study of dry sclerophyll forests in south-eastern NSW has thrown new light on the role of fire in the landscape. Read the original here: Planned burning can't replace bushfires

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A new population of one of the world's rarest primates-the brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus)-has been found in Colombia's Selva de Florencia National Park, conservationists announced this week. See the rest here: Near-Extinct Monkeys Found in Colombian Park

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The number of fish and seafood products on offer certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council up 41% to 988 Link: Sharp rise in sustainable seafood products on sale in UK

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But experts warn traditional knowledge alone will not be enough to cope with changing conditions See the rest here: Zimbabwe farmers turn back to tradition as rainfall changes

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California approved aggressive new rules on Friday to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring automakers to put many more electric and hybrid vehicles on the Golden State's roads by 2025. Originally posted here: California sets landmark rules to cut auto emissions

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(Reuters) Extreme heat can cause wheat crops to age faster and reduce yields, a US-led study shows, underscoring the challenge of feeding a rapidly growing population as the world warms. Continued here: Extreme heat hurts wheat yields

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Microscopic plastic debris from washing clothes is accumulating in the marine environment and could be entering the food chain, a study has warned. See more here: Accumulating 'microplastic' threat to shores

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ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2012) - Every night millions of people go to bed hungry. New genetic technology can help us feed the world by making inedible seeds more edible, researchers say. Read this article: Making Poisonous Plants and Seeds Safe and Palatable: Canola Now, Cannabis Next?

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By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times – January 29, 2012 Gigi Gordon, a crusading criminal defense lawyer who battled corrupt police and overzealous prosecutors to free dozens of prisoners who had been wrongfully convicted, committed ... See the original post: Gigi Gordon dies at 54; crusading criminal defense lawyer