March 2013

Death in the Bat Caves

Conservationists across the United States are racing to discover a solution to White-Nose Syndrome, a disease that is threatening to wipe out bat species across North America. A review published in Conservation Biology reveals that although WNS has already killed one million bats,there are critical knowledge gaps preventing researchers from combating the disease.

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New Green Paper Promises Recycling Improvements

The green paper also questions whether it might be possible to improve the modular and chemical design of plastic to improve recyclability. Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: “Managing plastic waste is a major challenge in terms of environmental protection, but it’s also a huge opportunity for resource efficiency. “In a circular economy where high recycling

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