The coastal ecosystem of the Black Sea ravaged by the natural disaster in the south of Russia could take 2-3 years to recover, lead scientist at the research laboratory Bioresource potential of the coastal territory of the Sevastopol National Technical University Anastasia Lantushenko told TASS.
Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could soon be released in the US states of Florida and California as part of a project to control the insects' population, local media reported. British biotechnology company Oxitec, which is behind the initiative, said it had received approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency to release the mosquitoes into the wild.
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Deep in the ocean lie what some say are crucial resources for expanding the world’s renewable energy. The discovery of mineral riches in the deep seas has sparked a mining mania, but also concern about environmental impact.
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Les ports de pêche du sud de l’Espagne sont quotidiennement le théâtre de scènes de désespoir lorsque les bateaux, faute de poissons, déversent des kilos d’algues sur la criée.