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The Brazilian Rainforest : Caught Between Biodiversity and Business
February 28, 2012 — Brazil is exporting more and more agricultural produce: soya beans and beef in particular, but also corn, rice and sugar. Taken together, these exports represent half of Brazil’s total today. ... > full story -
Reduction in U.S. Carbon Emissions Attributed to Cheaper Natural Gas
February 27, 2012 — Lower emission from power plants in 2009 was driven by competitive pricing of natural gas versus coal, researchers ... > full story -
The Poor, in Fact, Are Less Likely to Sue Their Doctor
February 27, 2012 — Contrary to the common perception among physicians that poor people sue doctors more frequently, researchers have demonstrated that socioeconomically disadvantaged patients, in fact, tend to sue ... > full story -
Rethinking the Social Structure of Ancient Eurasian Nomads
February 24, 2012 — Prehistoric Eurasian nomads are commonly perceived as horse riding bandits who utilized their mobility and military skill to antagonize ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Persians, and ... > full story -
Taking Earth's Pulse: Scientists Unveil a New Economic and Environmental Index
February 20, 2012 — A growing world population, mixed with the threat of climate change and mounting financial problems, has prompted researchers to measure the overall "health" of 152 countries around the ... > full story -
Conservation Risk Highest Off Coasts of Canada, Mexico, Peru and New Zealand
February 20, 2012 — Researchers have identified conservation "hot spots" around the world where the temptation to profit from overfishing outweighs the appetite for ... > full story -
Home Visits for Asthma: A Win for Both Patients and Payers
February 20, 2012 — Nearly one in 10 children have asthma, according to government statistics, and in low-income parts of Boston, nearly 16 percent of children are affected. A new program demonstrates the potential to ... > full story -
Deepwater Horizon Disaster Could Have Billion Dollar Impact
February 17, 2012 — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 will have a large economic impact on the US Gulf fisheries. A new study says that over seven years this oil spill could have a ... > full story -
New Theory of Moral Behavior May Explain Recent Ethical Lapses in Banking Industry
February 16, 2012 — Why do some people behave morally while others do not? Sociologists have developed a theory of the moral self that may help explain the ethical lapses in the banking, investment and mortgage-lending ... > full story -
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Domestic Consumption Main Contributor to Africa's Growing E-Waste Problem
February 10, 2012 — A new report sheds light on current recycling practices and on socio-economic characteristics of the E-waste sector in West Africa. In the five countries studied, between 650,000 and 1,000,000 tons ... > full story
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