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There's no Relation between Inheriting Tallness and Better Living Standards, says Study

Jan 28, 2017 06:59 AM EST

"Our results do not support the assumption that the heritability of height increases as the standard of living improves."

Li Bingbing speaks openly of her advocacy for endangered animals

Li Bingbing Advocates for Protecting Endangered Animals

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 19, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

Chinese star Li Bingbing is using her international profile to advocate for the preservation of endangered animals.

Paris Climate Talk: Will This Agreement Solve Global Warming?

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Dec 15, 2015 10:13 AM EST

On Saturday, Dec 12, leaders from 195 nations reached a historic agreement. The agreement obliges all signatory countries to minimize greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The agreement requires developed countries like the United States to abide to what was agreed upon, but surprisingly it excuses developing countries like China and India.

China Is Working Towards A Green Economy

Vlad Tverdohleb |

Sep 27, 2015 11:10 PM EDT

Over the years, China has been making efforts to have a more environmentally-friendly economy.

Only 10% Of Shanghai Waterways Are In Good Quality, Local Environmental Authority Says

Roguero Caler |

Jul 17, 2015 05:07 AM EDT

An alarming finding was revealed by Shanghai’s local environmental authority this week, stating that only 10 percent of China’s biggest city are functioning well while approximately 65 percent are so polluted they are not doing well at all.

Large meltwater stream rushes across the surface of the Greenland ice sheet

Mystery Of 'Disappearing Lakes' In Greenland Solved; What Did Scientists Find?

Althea Serad |

Jun 04, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Over a decade ago, scientists were mystified when lakes sitting atop Greenland’s ice sheet suddenly drained out billions of gallons of water in just hours. Now it appears the mystery is solved. Geoscientists have published a new study in the journal Nature on June 3 explaining the alarming phenomenon, reported Live Science.

Apple And China’s World Wildlife Fund Pair Up For Sustainable Forests

Jotham D. Funclara |

May 12, 2015 04:26 AM EDT

Tech giant Apple recently partnered up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in China to protect as much as one million acres of responsibly managed forests.

New Technology Enables Drones to Land Safely after System Failure

Sami Ghanmi |

Apr 08, 2015 07:11 AM EDT

The new technology uses computer vision software to identify safe and dangerous landing sites.

Economy And Environment Top Agenda In NPC Annual Sessions

Economy, Environment Top Agenda In NPC Annual Sessions

Desiree Sison |

Mar 06, 2015 05:15 AM EST

The economy and environment are high on the list of issues that will be tackled by NPC delegates after the annual sessions opened last Thursday.

Why are Starving Sea Lion Pups Washing Ashore in California?

Marco Foronda |

Feb 07, 2015 08:07 AM EST

This January, more than 250 emaciated sea lion pups were rescued.

Environment Shapes Immune System, Not Genetics

Marco Foronda |

Jan 20, 2015 07:15 AM EST

Genetic influences diminish in adulthood.

Utah's Air Quality Improves in 2014

Marco Foronda |

Jan 02, 2015 04:38 AM EST

Public clamor led state officials to push hard for abating air pollution.

China Inaugurates World's Largest Water Transfer Project

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga |

Dec 13, 2014 04:35 AM EST

China officially inaugurated the largest water diversion project in the world.

Climate Change Talks in Peru Represent Best Hope to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions

Marco Foronda |

Dec 01, 2014 04:49 PM EST

Climate change advocates, diplomats and observers are hopeful to make all countries agree to cut greenhouse emissions.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks during a conference on the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development at Peking University Stanford Center, in Beijing November 20, 2014.

Los Angeles to Host U.S.-China Climate Summit

Dan Weisman |

Nov 29, 2014 08:09 PM EST

With the U.S. and China reaching a landmark climate change agreement earlier this month, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has invited leaders of major U.S. and Chinese cities to a greenhouse gas-fighting summit.

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