Nepal: 2012 Mount Everest Photos


The link below is to an article from National Geographic showing photos taken of Mount Everest during 2012. Maybe you’ll never climb the mountain youself, but at least you can enjoy some great photos.

For more, visit:
http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/everest/your-nepal-trekking-photos/

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Herbicide: RoundUp & Amphibians


The link below is to an article reporting on how RoundUp is altering the morphology of some tadpoles.

For more, visit:
http://www.matternetwork.com/2012/4/weed-killer-can-alter-shape.cfm

Australia: Native Trees and Climate Change


The link below is to an article reporting on research into the capability of native Australian trees to cope with increased carbon dioxide as climate change accelerates.

For more, visit:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/native-trees-put-to-the-carbon-test-20120404-1wdeg.html

South Africa: Kruger National Park


Rhino Poaching Surging

The link below is to an article reporting on the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa and in particular Kruger National Park.

For more, visit:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/05/us-safrica-rhino-idUSBRE8340II20120405