Environment

Flower power

MiNDFOOD chats to former Young Environmentalist of the Year Anna Rose about her role as the Earth Hour National Manager in Australia and her concerns for climate change.

Wellington rocked by “severe” magnitude 6.2 quake

Wellington has been rocked by a “severe” magnitude 6.2 quake, damaging homes and closing roads.

Mount Sinabung eruptions

Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the eruptions of Mount Sinabung, a volcano in Indonesia’s north Sumatra province.

Tiny sensors help scientists to study bees

Thousands of honey bees will be fitted with sensors to investigate the worldwide collapse of bee colonies.

Conjoined gray whale calves wash up in Mexico

Mexican fisherman stumbled across a world first sighting this week, conjoined gray whale calves.

Summer planting guide

Whether you’re a first-timer or a gardening guru, an edible garden is the easiest thing to grow. Find out how to get started this summer.

DoSomething!… with your leftovers

Well we all love eating out, but how much are we throwing out? We find out tips and tricks for getting foodwise this festive season.

Mobile muster

Gifting yourself the latest smartphone this month? Think twice before tossing your old cellphone away.

The Farne Islands: Seals, Puffins and Shags

We take a look in pictures at the magical Farne Islands, protected land off the coast of northeast England, which are home to a huge array of wildlife.

New Zealand not doing enough to protect native dolphin species

New Zealand has come under international scrutiny for not taking strong measures to protect native Maui dolphins.

Should we cull sharks to stop attacks?

Renewed calls for pre-emptive culling of sharks have surfaced again, but is this really the answer to preventing attacks in the future?

Gallery: Summer is coming

With summer just around the corner, we get inspired for the hot-weather season with these amazing images from around the world.

Leonardo DiCaprio pledges millions to save tigers

US actor Leonardo DiCaprio conservation foundation has donated $3million to WWF to help save tigers in Nepal.

The Elephant Whisperer

We meet the man known as the Elephant Whisperer and find out about the important work being done to protect the majestic animals.

Japanese carmakers remember 2011 Tsunami through recycled art

Japanese automobile manufacturers turn cars damaged in the March 11, 2011 tsunami into art.

Red sea’s coral reefs immune to bleaching

Ecologists want the Red Sea’s coral reefs to be declared a World Heritage site because of their unique ability to resist bleaching.

Super Typhoon devastates Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms in history, tore through the Philippines over the weekend claiming 10,000 lives.

Orphanage Works To Save Young, Vulnerable Rhinos

Baby rhinos left to die by poachers after killing their mothers for their horns, get rescued and rehabilitated at a special orphanage.

Sun mirrors brighten dark Norwegian town

Three giant mirrors have been placed on a mountain top to bring some much needed sunlight to residents of a shaded Norwegian town.

Argentina’s cow power

Argentine reserachers have discovered a way to convert cow’s digestive gases into a bio fuel for the future.

Bushfires put the heat on climate change skeptics

An early start to summer along with devastating bushfires in the Southern Hemisphere have rekindled the climate change debate.

Cyclone Phailin hits India

Cyclone Phailin powered its way inland over eastern India this week leaving a swathe of destruction, the worst in more than a decade.

Pupil-powered energy powers school

An English high school is harnessing the energy from its pupils’ footsteps to power lights, cellphones, and a radio.

Canine’s hang-ten for animal welfare

Dog lovers and surfers gather at Huntington Beach to watch canines ride the waves in the name of animal welfare.

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