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After 5 years of research, scientists have confirmed that a new species of manta ray has been discovered. This is the first time ever a new manta ray has been identified. Until now it was thought that there was only one manta ray species.

The newly-discovered species leads a different lifestyle to its smaller cousin and is migratory rather than residential. » read more

After a brief stint on the "threatened list", the gray wolf has been placed back on the endangered species list. The gray wolf of the greater Yellowstone area (northern Rocky Mountains) was removed from the endangered species list in March, making this animal fair game for hunters. The July ruling of Judge Donald W. Molloy of the Federal District Court has placed the animal back under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. » read more

For years the Leatherback turtle's travel patterns have been anything but predictable. These sea voyagers are rarely found alive on beaches and enjoy a life of ocean travels. Now, marine biologists are releasing clues into the secret lives of these nomad turtles.

Minutes after hatching, male Leatherbacks enter the water and will not return to the beach...ever. Females only become beached when laying their eggs. The Leatherback is the world's largest living turtle and can grow to a monstrous size. » read more

With Summer in full swing there's nothing like enjoying a day outside in the sun. And although I personally, a fair skinned individual, have suffered through plenty of sun burns in my life, there is help! Here are some natural remedies that can help ease the pain after catching just a few too more rays.

ALOE
Everyone's best friend Aloe Vera tops the list of natural remedies. The inner gel of the Aloe Vera leaf has been shown to speed the healing of radiation-induced burns. » read more

Almost 5 years ago Paris launched a new energy saving plan to replace the lights that make the city glow.  The plan included replacing the standard incandescent light bulbs with metal iodide light bulbs on 125 of Paris' monuments.

The metal iodide lights bulbs have five times more energy efficiency than the regular incandescent light bulbs. The advantages of these light bulbs is that they provide excellent light, have exceptional long bulb life and have low cost per lumen of light output. » read more

In 2004, Columbia Business School grad, Ron Gonen, developed this plan to give people that extra needed push when it comes to recycling. And what better way to motivate people then to reward them for the amount they recycle. RecycleBank does just that!

RecycleBank's mission is simple: issues every family on a garbage route a special container with a computer chip. » read more

For nearly 73 years the ban on fishing the right whales off the Atlantic Coast (the whales' natural habitat spans from the Bay of Fundy off Nova Scotia, Canada, to the coast of north Florida) has been in effect. Yet, the species still has not increased in population.

For centuries, whale hunters nicknamed the species "right whales" because their mellow personalities, shallow feeding habits and lumbering, 70-ton bodies made them the easiest, or the right, whales to kill.
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So you just got your electric bill this week. You unfold the bill and your eyes almost pop out of your head. Before you start worrying that your fridge is the culprit driving up the bill, look to your kids for the answer. » read more

"If we take action now, it may not be too late," United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said in an interview in the garden of U.N. headquarters in New York.

Action against global warming was the topic of conversation for General Ban. "The science has made it quite clear. The impact has been felt seriously around the world. Now only lacking largely is a political will," said Ban. "As a human being, a whole international community is standing at the very critically important juncture. » read more

Looking for something to keep your kids busy this Summer? Try out this recycling craft project. It's quick and really simple to do. You can even teach you kids the importance of recycling while working together on this project.

Materials:

• Plastic Recycle Contains (4) - this can simply be a plastic Rubbermaid container or storage unit.
• 1 (8.5 oz) can of Chalkboard Paint- color: black
• Paint Brushes
• Chalk
• Newspaper to cover work area

1) Spread out your newspaper to cover the entire work area. » read more