Nuclear war could cause global cooling (i.e. block global warming) Nuclear war could cause global cooling (i.e. block global warming) Rhett Butler, mongabay.com December 11, 2006 Nuclear war would disrupt…
500 species found in census of marine life 500 species found in census of marine life Photos of newly discovered marine species Rhett Butler, mongabay.com December 10, 2006 Some 500…
Fragmentation reduces biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest and worsens global warming Fragmentation reduces biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest and worsens global warming Rhett Butler, mongabay.com November 27, 2006 Forest fragmentation…
$100 laptop arrives in Brazil $100 laptop arrives in Brazil Rhett Butler, mongabay.com November 27, 2006 The $100 laptop has arrived in Brazil. According to the Associated Press, Brazilian President…
Low-use and abandoned logging roads negatively impact wildlife in the United States Low-use and abandoned logging roads negatively impact wildlife in the United States Rhett Butler, mongabay.com November 1, 2006…
Shark biomimicry produces renewable energy system Shark biomimicry produces renewable energy system Rhett Butler, mongabay.com November 1, 2006 Tidal energy conversion system produces no pollutant and minimal environmental impact An…
Amazon Stonehenge suggests advanced ancient rainforest culture Amazon Stonehenge suggests advanced ancient rainforest culture By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com May 14, 2006 (modified from an earlier article) The discovery of an…
Easter Island settled around 1200, later than originally believed Easter Island settled around 1200, later than originally believed Rhett Butler, mongabay.com March 13, 2006 New evidence suggests that colonization of…
Wind turbines could power China says expert Wind turbines could power China says expert Rhett Butler, mongabay.com March 9, 2006 Wind could become China's second-largest source of electricity according to…
Divers found a new species of crustacean living deep in hydrothermal vents of the South Pacific. The creature resembles a lobster covered with "silky, blond" fur say researchers who made…
Evidence of early corn cultivation and agricultural trade uncovered in Peru Evidence of early corn cultivation uncovered in Peru Agricultural trade thrived thousands of years ago Rhett Butler, mongabay.com March…
Google, MIT support $100 laptop for the world's poorest children Google, MIT support $100 laptop for the world's poorest children Rhett Butler, mongabay.com October 6, 2005 Google, AMD, Brightstar, News…
Kepler's - death of independent bookstore a missed opportunity? Kepler's - death of independent bookstore a missed opportunity? Rhett Butler, mongabay.com September 9, 2005 MENLO PARK - Last week Kepler's…
Hurricane could hit San Diego Hurricane could hit San Diego Rhett Butler, mongabay.com September 8, 2005 Picture of San Diego county and the California Coast. Courtesy of NASA San Diego…
Visiting Croatia, tourists replace soldiers Visiting Croatia, tourists replace soldiers Rhett Butler, mongabay.com September 8, 2005 Dubrovnik, just north of the historic Grad Fourteen years ago Croatia was a war…
New Orleans Aquarium, Zoo escape Hurricane Katrina New Orleans Zoo escape Hurricane Katrina; Aquarium suffers heavy losses Rhett Butler, mongabay.com September 9, 2005 Surviving animals from the New Orleans aquarium…
Amazon deforestation lower than last year says Brazil Amazon deforestation lower than last year says Brazil Rhett Butler, mongabay.com August 27, 2005 Agriculture in the rainforests of Brazil.Image courtesy of…
Renewable energy in China, a strategic future? Renewable energy in China, a strategic future? Rhett Butler August 2, 2005 With a host of environmental and domestic social concerns -- and…
Madagascar hopes movie will boost tourism and economy Madagascar hopes movie will boost tourism and economy By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com July 7, 2005 Uroplatus fimbriatus gecko Phelsuma madagascariensis kochi Calumma…
A long-term approach to helping the poor in Africa through private enterprise A long-term approach to helping the poor in Africa through private enterprise By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com July 5,…
The real story of Madagascar; new information site explores the island The real story of Madagascar; new information site explores the island By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com May 31, 2005 Baobab…
Helping the poor by selling them stuff; poverty alleviation through private enterprise Helping the poor by selling them stuff; poverty alleviation through private enterprise By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com May 24,…
Green party quits government to protest Amazon deforestation Green party quits government to protest Amazon deforestation By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com May 24, 2005 Aerial view of agriculture in the Amazon.…
Why visit the real island of Madagascar? Why visit the real island of Madagascar? By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com May 23, 2005 Later this week Dreamworks releases Madagascar, an animated film…
People of Madagascar have origins in Borneo, Africa People of Madagascar have origins in Borneo, Africa New study confirms unusual ancestry of the Malagasy Sailing across the Indian Ocean to…
Borneo's forests disappear while 361 animal species discovered in past decade Borneo's disappearing forests 361 new species discovered in past decade But remote jungles still fall Rhett Butler, mongabay.com April…
New media resource on the wildlife of Madagascar; WildMadagascar.org release New media resource on the wildlife of Madagascar WildMadagascar.org announces availability of free media documents on Madagscar Rhett Butler, mongabay.com…
Amazon rain forest continues to fall; 200,000 square miles gone since 1978 Amazon rain forest continues to fall; 200,000 square miles gone since 1978 Forest loss may worsen as Brazil…
A photo essay Madagascar has been called the great red island and from space, astronauts have remarked the island looks like it is bleeding to death. Soil conditions and poorly…
Drought, fire called biggest threats to Amazon rainforest ecosystem Drought, fire called biggest threats to Amazon rainforest ecosystem Rhett Butler, mongabay.com April 23, 2005 Rondônia, Brazil. Top:June 1985, Bottom: August…