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Laying Waste to the Deep Sea
The global fishing industry is increasingly trawling the high seas for bottom-dwelling fish -- a practice environmentalists say is the world's most destructive business
The global fishing industry is increasingly trawling the high seas for bottom-dwelling fish -- a practice environmentalists say is the world's most destructive business
Environment
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 22, 2007, 4:34pm
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 22, 2007, 4:34pm
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The Heat Is On In 2007
2007's Weather Extremes: 263 All-Time High Temps Broken In U.S., Europe's Heat Waves
2007's Weather Extremes: 263 All-Time High Temps Broken In U.S., Europe's Heat Waves
Environment
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 22, 2007, 4:34pm
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 22, 2007, 4:34pm
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Duh: What causes Earth’s seasons?
The seasons are a powerful force in our lives. They affect the activities we do, the foods we crave, the clothes we wear — and quite often, the moods we are in. Early Saturday, winter officially starts in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the longest night of the year. Meanwhile, summer begins in the Southern Hemisphere with the shortest night.
The seasons are a powerful force in our lives. They affect the activities we do, the foods we crave, the clothes we wear — and quite often, the moods we are in. Early Saturday, winter officially starts in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing the longest night of the year. Meanwhile, summer begins in the Southern Hemisphere with the shortest night.
Environment
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Friday, Dec 21, 2007, 12:49pm
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Friday, Dec 21, 2007, 12:49pm
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EPA Refuses California's Stricter Limits on Emissions
In a setback for California's efforts to cut greenhouse gases, the Environmental Protection Agency says the state cannot set its own limit for lower tailpipe emissions. California and 17 other want to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars, trucks and SUVs below federal levels.
In a setback for California's efforts to cut greenhouse gases, the Environmental Protection Agency says the state cannot set its own limit for lower tailpipe emissions. California and 17 other want to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cars, trucks and SUVs below federal levels.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 20, 2007, 11:35am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 20, 2007, 11:35am
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Energy Bill Puts Muscle Car In Peril
When General Motors Corp. pulls the cover off a new supercharged version of the Corvette at the Detroit auto show next month, it will unveil a performance car designed to rival or better even the fastest, most expensive exotic cars from Europe.
When General Motors Corp. pulls the cover off a new supercharged version of the Corvette at the Detroit auto show next month, it will unveil a performance car designed to rival or better even the fastest, most expensive exotic cars from Europe.
Environment
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 20, 2007, 11:34am
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 20, 2007, 11:34am
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Better tires, better 'tude
There are a couple of ways to save petrol. One involves treads; the other, how you choose to tool around.
There are a couple of ways to save petrol. One involves treads; the other, how you choose to tool around.
Environment
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 11:05am
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Lessons From an Interglacial Past
When the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its latest report on global warming last summer, one of its most dramatic predictions was that sea levels would rise as much as 0.58 meters during the next century--enough to threaten coastal cities in Southeast Asia and North America. That's nothing, however, compared to what happened about 124,000 years ago.
When the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its latest report on global warming last summer, one of its most dramatic predictions was that sea levels would rise as much as 0.58 meters during the next century--enough to threaten coastal cities in Southeast Asia and North America. That's nothing, however, compared to what happened about 124,000 years ago.
Environment
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Study shows urban sprawl continues to gobble up land
Despite reports to the contrary, urban sprawl has continued to grow significantly for the past several decades, new research suggests.
Despite reports to the contrary, urban sprawl has continued to grow significantly for the past several decades, new research suggests.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Glacier's Melting Threatens Chinese Village's Future
Scientists say the plateau is warming almost twice as fast as the rest of China. And the glacier is retreating ever faster, now around 150 feet a year.
Scientists say the plateau is warming almost twice as fast as the rest of China. And the glacier is retreating ever faster, now around 150 feet a year.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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As China Goes, So Goes Global Warming
Can the emerging superpower fast-forward through the most carbon-intense phase of nation building?
Can the emerging superpower fast-forward through the most carbon-intense phase of nation building?
Water may hide harmful chemical cocktail
Next time you're washing your hair, spare a thought for your neighbours' health. A report by the UK's Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) says chemicals from consumer products and drugs could be breaking down and recombining into a harmful brew in water supplies.
Next time you're washing your hair, spare a thought for your neighbours' health. A report by the UK's Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) says chemicals from consumer products and drugs could be breaking down and recombining into a harmful brew in water supplies.
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Dec 17, 2007, 8:58am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Monday, Dec 17, 2007, 8:58am
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Before It Disappears
Many travelers are chasing what may be a modern-day version of an old human impulse — to behold an untrammeled frontier.
Many travelers are chasing what may be a modern-day version of an old human impulse — to behold an untrammeled frontier.
Environment
Source: NYT
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Building a Greener Cardboard Box
Recycling programs are improving the environmental impact of all the packaging Americans consume, says Patrick J. Moore, chairman and chief executive of the Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation.
Recycling programs are improving the environmental impact of all the packaging Americans consume, says Patrick J. Moore, chairman and chief executive of the Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation.
Environment
Source: NYT
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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U.S. Bends To Critics, OKs Climate Roadmap
A U.N. climate conference adopted a plan to negotiate a new global warming pact, after the United States suddenly reversed its opposition to a call by developing nations for technological help to battle rising temperatures.
A U.N. climate conference adopted a plan to negotiate a new global warming pact, after the United States suddenly reversed its opposition to a call by developing nations for technological help to battle rising temperatures.
Environment
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:23pm
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Stampedes Killing Thousands of Walruses
In what some scientists see as another alarming consequence of global warming, thousands of Pacific walruses above the Arctic Circle were killed in stampedes earlier this year after the disappearance of sea ice caused them to crowd onto the shoreline in extraordinary numbers.
In what some scientists see as another alarming consequence of global warming, thousands of Pacific walruses above the Arctic Circle were killed in stampedes earlier this year after the disappearance of sea ice caused them to crowd onto the shoreline in extraordinary numbers.
Environment
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:22pm
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 15, 2007, 6:22pm
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Gore Joins Chorus Chiding U.S. at Climate Talks
Former Vice President Al Gore told delegates in Bali, “My own country, the United States, is principally responsible for obstructing progress here.”
Former Vice President Al Gore told delegates in Bali, “My own country, the United States, is principally responsible for obstructing progress here.”
Remote Lake May Be Treasure Trove of Climate Data
A million years ago, a large meteorite smashed into what is now northern Quebec and created a crater that may become an unprecedented repository of data with which to study long-term climate change, researchers reported here this week at a meeting of the American Geophysical Union.
A million years ago, a large meteorite smashed into what is now northern Quebec and created a crater that may become an unprecedented repository of data with which to study long-term climate change, researchers reported here this week at a meeting of the American Geophysical Union.
Environment
Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 9:29am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 9:29am
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25 Surprising and Simple Tips for a Greener Life
Conservation isn’t sexy, it’s not fun and changing bulbs, turning down the thermostat or stuffing insulation, doesn’t seem like it will change the world. But it doesn’t cost much of anything, it’s easy and, yes, diminishing the impact you have on the world will make a difference. Follow these 25 tips for a cheaper, more efficient and, of course, greener life.
Conservation isn’t sexy, it’s not fun and changing bulbs, turning down the thermostat or stuffing insulation, doesn’t seem like it will change the world. But it doesn’t cost much of anything, it’s easy and, yes, diminishing the impact you have on the world will make a difference. Follow these 25 tips for a cheaper, more efficient and, of course, greener life.
Environment
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 9:29am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 9:29am
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California Wins Legal Battle to Make Cars Cleaner
The automobile industry's challenge to California's Clean Car law was rejected by a federal court today.
The automobile industry's challenge to California's Clean Car law was rejected by a federal court today.
Environment
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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A focus on meeting, not setting, climate goals
The U.N. summit is preoccupied with targets for reducing carbon output, with little discussion on how it will be done.
The U.N. summit is preoccupied with targets for reducing carbon output, with little discussion on how it will be done.
Environment
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Trouble in Them Thar Hills
The U.S. western glaciers are disappearing, and warming isn't the only problem
The U.S. western glaciers are disappearing, and warming isn't the only problem
Environment
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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The Smoking Torch
While China works to present itself for the Olympics next year, its majesty might be obscured, both literally and figuratively, by pollution. The air quality at the 2008 games threatens to be worse than at any previous Olympics, with harsh consequences for both viewers and athletes. Bad air makes sports not only difficult, but dangerous.
While China works to present itself for the Olympics next year, its majesty might be obscured, both literally and figuratively, by pollution. The air quality at the 2008 games threatens to be worse than at any previous Olympics, with harsh consequences for both viewers and athletes. Bad air makes sports not only difficult, but dangerous.
Environment
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Magma May Be Melting Greenland Ice
Global warming may not be the only thing melting Greenland. Scientists have found at least one natural magma hotspot under the Arctic island that could be pitching in.
Global warming may not be the only thing melting Greenland. Scientists have found at least one natural magma hotspot under the Arctic island that could be pitching in.
Environment
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:16am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:16am
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Paying other nations to be green
Some at the Bali summit see carbon credits as a way to save the rain forests and reduce greenhouse gases. Others have doubts.
Some at the Bali summit see carbon credits as a way to save the rain forests and reduce greenhouse gases. Others have doubts.
Environment
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Deadlock Stymies Global Climate Talks
The U.S. and Europe remained deadlocked on whether countries should commit now to specific emissions cuts.
The U.S. and Europe remained deadlocked on whether countries should commit now to specific emissions cuts.
Environment
Source: NYT
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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The impact of El Niño on Galápagos marine iguanas
A before-and-after study led by Yale biologists, of the effects of 1997 El Niño on the genetic diversity of marine iguanas on the Galápagos Islands, emphasizes the importance of studying populations over time and the need to determine which environmental and biological factors make specific populations more vulnerable than others.
A before-and-after study led by Yale biologists, of the effects of 1997 El Niño on the genetic diversity of marine iguanas on the Galápagos Islands, emphasizes the importance of studying populations over time and the need to determine which environmental and biological factors make specific populations more vulnerable than others.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Ominous Arctic Melt Worries Experts
An already relentless melting of the Arctic greatly accelerated this summer, a warning sign that some scientists worry could mean global warming has passed an ominous tipping point. One even speculated that summer sea ice would be gone in five years.
An already relentless melting of the Arctic greatly accelerated this summer, a warning sign that some scientists worry could mean global warming has passed an ominous tipping point. One even speculated that summer sea ice would be gone in five years.
Environment
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 9:03am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 9:03am
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Unprecedented View Of Mysterious 'Night-shining' Clouds
NASA's AIM satellite has provided the first global-scale, full-season view of iridescent polar clouds that form 50 miles above Earth’s surface.
NASA's AIM satellite has provided the first global-scale, full-season view of iridescent polar clouds that form 50 miles above Earth’s surface.
Environment
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 11:04am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 11:04am
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In Midwest Duck Blinds, Visions of Global Warming
After 32 years of hunting ducks in the wetlands of Missouri, Chuck Geier knows when temperatures will drop and waters will freeze. That means he also knows when the birds will fly and hunting will be best. Except that much of what he knows is now in question.
After 32 years of hunting ducks in the wetlands of Missouri, Chuck Geier knows when temperatures will drop and waters will freeze. That means he also knows when the birds will fly and hunting will be best. Except that much of what he knows is now in question.
Mars robot unearths microbe clue
Scientists believe a patch of ground disturbed by the vehicle shows evidence of a past environment that would have been perfect for microbial life. The deposits were probably produced when hot spring water or steam came into contact with volcanic rocks.
Scientists believe a patch of ground disturbed by the vehicle shows evidence of a past environment that would have been perfect for microbial life. The deposits were probably produced when hot spring water or steam came into contact with volcanic rocks.
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