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Costa Rica tightens ban on shark fins Costa Rica has banned the import of shark fins, closing a legal loophole and targeting a link in a global production chain stretching to Asian markets, where shark fin soup is seen as a delicacy.

12 October 2012

Australia scientists tackle reef-killing starfish An Australian research team said Monday they have found an effective way to kill the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish, which is devastating coral reefs across the Pacific and Indian oceans.

08 October 2012

Odd species of wee dinosaur identified in US Researchers have identified a species of puny dinosaur so odd looking -- quills like a porcupine, a parrot-like beak and fangs like a vampire -- it probably deserved a small part in "Jurassic Park."

05 October 2012

Australia hits out at Japan at whale research launch Australian Environment Minister Tony Burke Thursday hit out at Japan's "alleged" scientific whaling as researchers hailed the testing of new acoustic tracking technology for the endangered blue whale.

04 October 2012

Australia admits neglect of Great Barrier Reef The Australian government admits the Great Barrier Reef has been neglected for decades after a study showed it has lost more than half its coral cover in the past 27 years.

03 October 2012

Great Barrier Reef coral halved in 27 years: study Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost more than half its coral cover in the past 27 years due to storms, poisonous starfish and bleaching linked to climate change.

02 October 2012

30 endangered Bukhar deers releaseed in southern Kazakhstan The deers will still be living behind barriers for some time; however, the habitat is very similar to their natural life environment.

02 October 2012

Revealed: Secrets of the Squid from Hell Biologists on Wednesday said they had unlocked secrets about the vampire squid, a mysterious creature that feeds on the decaying dead in the unlit depths.

26 September 2012

Global warming slows down world economy: report Climate change caused by global warming is slowing down world economic output by 1.6 percent a year and will lead to a doubling of costs in the next two decades.

26 September 2012

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Emerging powers press rich nations on emissions cuts Brazil, China, India and South Africa urged industrialized nations to commit to deeper cuts in greenhouse gas emissions at a United Nations meeting later this year.

23 September 2012

Almaty called to give up cars on September 22 Almaty residents are called to take part in the Car-Free Day global campaign to be held on September 22.

21 September 2012

PHOTO: 100 houbara bustards from UAE freed in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan ornithologists will follow the birds’ routes using transmitters to find out what percentage of the freed birds survives.

21 September 2012

'Planetary emergency' due to Arctic melt, experts warn Experts warned Wednesday of a "planetary emergency" due to the unforeseen global consequences of Arctic ice melt, including methane gas released from permafrost regions currently under ice.

20 September 2012

Revealed: How sea lions make mega-dives Scientists in California have shed light on a marine mystery: how diving mammals can hunt for food at great depths without getting the "bends".

20 September 2012

Australian coal basin may be top 10 polluter: Greenpeace A coal basin near Australia's Great Barrier Reef will rank among the world's worst producers of carbon pollution if fully mined, Greenpeace said Wednesday as it warned of devastating consequences.

19 September 2012

Almaty residents can donate for restoration of Mokhnatka mount Kazakhstan residents will take part in the campaign to save and restore thfire-damaged Mokhnatka mount in Ile-Alatau national park in Medeu gorge near Almaty.

17 September 2012

Australian super-trawler ban in doubt Australia's hopes of blocking a controversial super-trawler from fishing in its waters looked uncertain with the opposition speaking out against the move and a key independent lawmaker expressing reservations.

13 September 2012

World water crisis must be top UN priority: report A rapidly worsening water shortage threatens to destabilize the planet and should be a top priority for the UN Security Council and world leaders.

12 September 2012

Scotts to pay big fine for fake pesticides, poison bird feed Lawn and garden products company Scotts Miracle-Gro will pay $12.5 million in fines for poisoning bird feed and violating pesticide laws.

08 September 2012