Ecology

Making Industrial Design, Kids and Ecology Equal Market Success

9 Feb 2012

An innovative new desk design for young children by Integrated Design uses sustainable manufacturing practices to create ergonomic writing and sitting support for pre-schoolers.Great Neck, NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012 The Qdesk One, made of 100% recyclable polyethylene – a base and chair with attached table - is intended to replace traditional desks or separate table/chair combinations. Desks ...

Continental mosquito with 'vector' potential found breeding in UK after 60 year absence

8 Feb 2012

( Centre for Ecology & Hydrology ) A species of mosquito has been discovered breeding in the UK that has not been seen in the country since 1945. Populations of the mosquito, found across mainland Europe and known only by its Latin name Culex modestus, were recorded at a number of sites in the marshes of north Kent and south Essex in 2010 and 2011.

Global Warming Affects Albatross Ecology [Greg Laden's Blog]

8 Feb 2012

At the moment, the Wandering Albatross of the Southern Ocean is getting a free ride; Changes in wind patterns due to Global Warming seem to enhance the efficiency of foraging of this pelagic bird. However, as Global Warming continues, this rare case of a positive benefit of anthropocentric climate change will probably reverse. Climatic hormesis, as it were. Read More. Read the comments on this ...