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Fishing nations urged to protect newly discovered cold-water corals

Fishing nations urged to protect newly discovered cold-water corals

   A new WWF study assesses the impact of fishing on three fragile coldwater coral "hotspots" off the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, providing the scientific basis for Canadian and European governments to protect sensitive coral habitat in the Northwest Atlantic.

Posted : Tue, Sep 11, 2007

Category : Science / Environment News

Insect genes provide clues to help beat the heat

Insect genes provide clues to help beat the heat

   New findings from insect studies at Queen's and U of T may help to protect our brains from extremely high fevers that sometimes trigger seizures, particularly in infants and small children.

Posted : Fri, Aug 24, 2007

Category : Science / Environment News

Government's new biofuels plan a double win: Good for the environment and farmers

Government's new biofuels plan a double win: Good for the environment and farmers

   Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a substantial investment to boost Canada's production of biofuels.

Posted : Sat, Jul 07, 2007

Category : Science / Environment News
 
 
 
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