2008 Press Releases

Earthwatch and UBS Release Results from 2008 Climate Change Program

Green School Projects Underway—from Giving Trees to Rooftop Gardens

Earthwatch Ramps up its Fall-season Climate Change Efforts

From Backyards to Blackboards and Businesses

Scientists discover coral reef in the Seychelles

Earthwatch scientists Dr. Dave Smith and Dr. Dave Suggett from Essex University have discovered a coral reef in the Seychelles off Curieuse Island, as part of research project funded by Mitsubishi Corporation.

Earthwatch scientist reports on IUCN Red List

Earthwatch scientist reports on IUCN Red List. Results paint a “bleak picture” of mammals, but there is reason to hope

Oil Leak Threatening Chuuk Lagoon

Scientists affiliated with Earthwatch have uncovered signs of an oil leak in Chuuk (formerly known as Truk) Lagoon*, a popular dive destination in Micronesia.

Earthwatch Institute Launches “Beat the Heat” Climate Change Campaign in Boston

Kicking off a two-month campaign to support global climate change research at Boston’s Museum of Science this Thursday evening. The Climate Change Campaign—a “first” for Earthwatch—runs from August 14-October 14, 2008.

HSBC Corporate Volunteers to Fight Climate Change in the Bronx, June 11

Part of $100 Million Climate Partnership with Earthwatch.

HSBC Corporate Volunteers to Lend a Helping Hand in the Olmsted Parks beginning June 11th

Part of $100 Million Climate Partnership with Earthwatch.

Earthwatch Launches Online Community

Partners with social network, eons.com, to bring enthusiasts together.

Earthwatch Advisory on South Africa

Earthwatch is closely monitoring the situation and currently all projects are fielding as planned.

Do Good New England Announces Second $1,000 Grant Winner

Chosen from 553 entries, Earthwatch is the second of four New England nonprofits to win a $1,000 grant from good2gether.

Earthwatch and HSBC fight climate change—one ‘branch’ at a time

Five-year global forest research program kicked off at Smithsonian