Record high prices for gold have driven a recent six-fold increase in deforestation in parts of the Peruvian Amazon with damage that can be measured from space, according to a new study. Rates of forest clearance and imports of mercury, used to process gold ore by local, small-scale miners, were both found to increase with the rising international price of gold.

UV treatment does not always turn hazardous water pollutants into harmless substances. Recent lab tests suggest that the toxicity of the antibiotic linezolid to microorganisms appeared to increase post-treatment. This research did find, however, that UV treatment successfully reduced the antimicrobial activity of four other antibiotics tested, plus four artificial sweeteners.

Personal Care Products (PCPs) are of increasing global concern, as thousands of tonnes enter the environment every year. Similar to persistent organic pollutants (POPs), some substances used in PCPs are toxic, persist in the environment and accumulate in the bodies of organisms that take them in. This study focused on the presence of ultraviolet filters (UV-Fs) (used in PCPs such as sunscreens and cosmetics) in the unhatched eggs of wild birds.

Kia adds another option to the Ceed range with this trendy XCeed SUV. Jonathan Crouch checks it out.

With gas prices nearing 5-year lows, sales trends for small and large cars are reversing.

More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake.

The 2017 Beaujolais Nouveau has just been released, fulfilling the destiny of many French gamay grapes.

Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full

When the Winter Olympics wrap up, Vancouver will be passing more than one torch. The city could light the way for green cities of the future by proving economic

A guild of artisans is preserving traditional weaving methods in a region of Peru overshadowed by the ruins of Machu Picchu.

For Memorial Day weekend, and for all your summer grilling celebrations, this great red is affordable enough to serve to crowds.

Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions.

Low gas prices, and crossovers with 30 mpg, mean that only a quarter of hybrid and electric buyers are getting another one.

The Lorax, defender of the trees, shilling for a gas-guzzling Mazda SUV? Cue the outrage, right? Wrong. The Lorax has always been part of the entertainment-indu

White-nose syndrome is obliterating bats across North America, but a new study suggests the fungus behind the plague has an Achilles' heel.

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

I've loathed boxy four-wheel-drives since the 1980s. I never, ever saw the point. But now they've evolved into car-based crossovers with 30 mpg, and I'm warming

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$2.50 a gallon gas makes a compelling case for crossovers and big fuel hogs.

White ravens are spotted occasionally on Vancouver Island, but they don't seem to stay for long.

A brand new flu virus has been found in Peruvian bats.

A few towns are doing just fine, thanks to a blank check written in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.

The Herculaneum scrolls are an archaeological detective story 2,000 years in the making.

The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain into glass.

InsurTech Futures: Start-up has also raised £15m, with Lloyd's of London chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown and JLT CEO Dominic Burke among the backers.

Maybe you've been dating for a while and you just need to spice things up a bit. Every relationship needs a boost every now and then, but not everyone knows just how to do this so that both partners are happy again.

We all know the sun can damage our skin causing premature aging and even cancer but most of us don't know how or why. This article gives a brief and easy to understand explanation of the sun's UVA and UVB rays and how they affect our skin.

Robust company culture and a 25-year track record of propelling companies forward continue to drive success at the leading business management software & technology consulting firm.

Louisville Medical Spa Offers Revolutionary New Technology Offers Dual Treatment to Address Abdominal Fat and Muscle Tone

Hollyburn Eye Clinic is a company specialized in ocular and visual health & eyewear, servicing the North Vancouver region. Hollyburn Eye Clinic wins this year its first Consumer Choice Award.

Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill to receive Charles Osgood Award

Red Tree Wellness Inc is a company specialized in Acupuncture & Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine, servicing the Vancouver region. Red Tree Wellness Inc wins this year its first Consumer Choice Award.

Blue Sky Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center is a company specialized in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Services, servicing North Vancouver region. Blue Sky Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Center wins this year its first Consumer Choice Award.

Oklahoma City's original laser, skin, and body clinic gets new digital look

Board-certified plastic surgeons and aesthetic staff welcome patients in and around Denver, Lone Tree, nearby areas of Colorado

We already supply leading brands such as Acuvue Oasys 12 Package and 24 Packs at up to 70% off. Now you and your friends can receive an additional 15% off your contact lens purchases.

Last week iuvo Technologies, Boston's premier white-glove IT services and Managed Services Provider, attended the 2019 Channel Partner Insight MSP Innovation Awards at the Harmonie Club in New York.

The 12th annual MSP 501 identifies top forward-thinking global MSPs and leading trends in managed services.

Cleaning With Love is a two-time Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Carpet & Rug Cleaning, in the region of Vancouver. The company has been in business since 2003 and is the leader in Luxury Home Cleaning and Carpet Care.

Iron Age Manufacturing LTD is a company specialized in Manufacturing & Fabricating of custom metal work, servicing the Vancouver region. Iron Age Manufacturing LTD wins this year its 11th Consumer Choice Award.

Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Limited specializes in Building Supplies & Custom Millwork & Custom Stairs, servicing the Greater Vancouver Region. Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Limited wins this year its 6th Consumer Choice Award

Dr. Fred M. Fauvre, M.D, Ojai, CA, has been recognized by the International Association of Who's Who with the Albert Einstein Award of Medicine for his achievements within the field of Internal Medicine, with his career spanning over 5 decades.

Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms is a first time Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of Kitchen & Bath Centres - South Mainland. The company has been in business since 1990 and is the leader in Kitchens and Bathrooms.