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Norwegian researchers sail in to probe fishing stocks
Nansen will address 38-year gap in marine surveys. Published on SundayTimes on http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180617/news/norwegian-researchers-sail-in-to-probe-fishing-stocks-298464.html The long-awaited...
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New spiders named after Enid Blyton’s goblins and brownies
Published on 01.07.2018 on SundayTimes http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180701/news/the-adventures-of-bom-chippy-snooky-and-co-300177.html With interest in books high this week with the Big Bad Wolf book sale...
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Cycling together in Palmyrah country
This year’s ‘Yathra’ organised by Eco-Friendly Volunteers (Eco-V) saw youth from the North and South getting a firsthand view of the northern environment. Published on SundayTimes on 08.07.2018...
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Cash crop or villain? Palm oil expansion debate rages
Published on SundayTimes on 08.07.2018 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180708/news/cash-crop-or-villain-palm-oil-expansion-debate-rages-301636.html “The establishment of new oil palm plantations, expansion...
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Snake Identification Service to Save Lives, Snakes
Expert sets up website to prevent human and snake deaths. Published on SundayTimes on 15.07.2018 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180715/news/how-to-keep-our-serpents-in-paradise-302412.html Hump nosed viper...
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Who needs glyphosate when friendly weeds can fight for you?
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180722/news/who-needs-glyphosate-when-friendly-weeds-can-fight-for-you-303543.html published on SundayTimes on 22.07.2018 The government last week lifted the ban on...
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The smart three-wheeler that doesn’t ‘tuk-tuk’
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180729/news/the-smart-three-wheeler-that-doesnt-tuk-tuk-304677.html Published on SundayTimes on 29.07.2018 An electric three-wheeler with a Lankan heart and a Japanese soul is...
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Whip-tailed marine beauty spotted in Menik Ganga
Yala is a paradise for spotted animals such as leopard and deer, but the spotty creature found last week in the Manik Ganga near Kosgasmankada was unusual. Published on SundayTimes on 26.08.2018...
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Brutal harvesting of gal siyambala treat leaves sour taste
With the gal siyambala season at its height experts are warning that unsustainable harvesting methods are pushing the fruit tree towards extinction while prices for the product have soared. Published...
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Heaven’s death traps
Runaway kites prove fatal for unwary birds – published on SundayTimes on 16.09.2018 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180916/news/heavens-death-traps-311589.html The sight of kites flying high in the skies...
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In other news: Environmental stories from Sri Lanka, week ending Oct 7, 2018
Red-eared terrapin: Evasive and Invasive http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2018/10/07/red-eared-terrapin-evasive-and-invasive Environmentalists argue immediate action is necessary to control an exotic pet...
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19m Lankans face financial hit from climate change by 2050
Living standards in the Northern and North-Western provinces will be badly affected by changing climate and the economic engine of the Western Province will also falter, according to a World Bank study...
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Move to declare open season on wild boar despite warnings
The collateral damage of increased wild boar hunting would be high. Published on SundayTimes 07.10.2018 on...
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Attempt to ‘Rescue’ wild cat babies could backfire
Two wild cat cubs were found in a tree cavity several days ago by workers at the Bogawantalawa tea estate. The mother could not be spotted so the workers carefully took the cubs away, thinking they had...
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Science puts Lanka in headlines for all the right reasons
While power-greedy politicians vociferously tarnish the image of country through their undemocratic fights, scientists silently bring some dignity to the name of Sri Lanka. Marine biologist Asha de Vos...
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Savour and save the beauty of Mannar: A clarion call through pictures
Northern Sri Lanka’s beauty eluded the third eye of nature photographers for a long time because of security issues. But with restrictions eased after the war, well known wildlife photographers Thilak...
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Sri Lanka attends first-ever global summit on sustainable blue economy
Published on SundayTimes 09.12.2018 http://www.sundaytimes.lk/181209/news/sri-lanka-attends-first-ever-global-summit-on-sustainable-blue-economy-323968.html From the Blue Economy Conference (c)...
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Use forensic science to drag Mugalan’s killers into court
Top expert urges rethink on wildlife crime investigation. Published on SundayTimes on 09.12.2018...
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Getting to know all about those flitting beauties
Blue Pansy (Female) Adam’s Peak is known as ‘Samanala Kanda’ (Butterfly Mountain) because large numbers of butterflies fly towards it during the pilgrim season. According to folklore these butterflies...
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New Year 2019 – Wishing a Natureful New Year..!!
May the new year 2019 be a good one for the environment..!!
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