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CO2 levels reach monthly record
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations have reached a new monthly record of 400 parts per million, according to scientists.
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations have reached a new monthly record of 400 parts per million, according to scientists.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, May 07, 2015, 9:44am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, May 07, 2015, 9:44am
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U.S. in longest "hurricane drought" in recorded history
No major hurricanes rated Category 3 or higher have struck U.S. soil during the past nine years, an unusually long stretch
No major hurricanes rated Category 3 or higher have struck U.S. soil during the past nine years, an unusually long stretch
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, May 05, 2015, 10:39am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, May 05, 2015, 10:39am
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Obama's carbon plan could save 3,500 lives annually
A study found cutting back on pollution from coal-fired power plants would reduce heart attack and lung disease deaths
A study found cutting back on pollution from coal-fired power plants would reduce heart attack and lung disease deaths
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, May 05, 2015, 10:39am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, May 05, 2015, 10:39am
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Movements of fish, bats inspire next-gen robots
Scientists are studying how animals maneuver through the environment to build better flying drones and swimming subs
Scientists are studying how animals maneuver through the environment to build better flying drones and swimming subs
Robotics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, May 05, 2015, 10:39am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, May 05, 2015, 10:39am
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Flying Is Sometimes Greener Than Driving
The energy used per person can be lower on a plane than in a car
The energy used per person can be lower on a plane than in a car
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 30, 2015, 8:45am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 30, 2015, 8:45am
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Is your city one of the country's most polluted?
An American Lung Association report found 44 percent of Americans live in counties where the air is unhealthy to breathe
An American Lung Association report found 44 percent of Americans live in counties where the air is unhealthy to breathe
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 30, 2015, 8:45am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 30, 2015, 8:45am
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Heatwaves Caused By Climate Change 75% Of the Time, Study Finds
Heavy precipitation is another result of climate change
Heavy precipitation is another result of climate change
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015, 8:19am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2015, 8:19am
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Cosmic rays could reveal secrets of lightning on Earth
Scientists develop new technique to probe electric fields inside thunderstorms
Scientists develop new technique to probe electric fields inside thunderstorms
Environment
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Visiting The Everglades, Obama Takes Swipe At Climate Change Deniers
"Climate change can no longer be denied," Obama said. "It can't be edited out. It can't be omitted from the conversation. And action can no longer be delayed."
"Climate change can no longer be denied," Obama said. "It can't be edited out. It can't be omitted from the conversation. And action can no longer be delayed."
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Australia has chance to go 100 per cent renewable by 2050
But its government has been cutting back on climate-change measures, even arguing for a reduction in renewable-energy targets
But its government has been cutting back on climate-change measures, even arguing for a reduction in renewable-energy targets
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 12:02pm
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5 Years After BP Oil Spill, Experts Debate Damage To Ecosystem
An effort is underway to figure out how the BP oil spill harmed the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The damage may not be as dire as feared, but researchers say it's too soon to know the long-term impacts.
An effort is underway to figure out how the BP oil spill harmed the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The damage may not be as dire as feared, but researchers say it's too soon to know the long-term impacts.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015, 2:12pm
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015, 2:12pm
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Netflix Announces Planet Earth Sequel Series Our Planet
The follow-up series will feature "never-before-filmed wilderness areas from the ice caps and deep ocean to deserts and remote forests"
The follow-up series will feature "never-before-filmed wilderness areas from the ice caps and deep ocean to deserts and remote forests"
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 16, 2015, 8:09am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 16, 2015, 8:09am
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Tens of thousands vulnerable to West Coast tsunami
A new study outlines the danger of a monster wave hitting the Northwest - and how fast people will have to move to outrun it
A new study outlines the danger of a monster wave hitting the Northwest - and how fast people will have to move to outrun it
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 16, 2015, 8:09am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 16, 2015, 8:09am
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Acidic oceans implicated in Earth's worst mass extinction
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is one of science's enduring mysteries: what caused the worst mass extinction in Earth's history. And, no, it is not the one that wiped out the dinosaurs.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is one of science's enduring mysteries: what caused the worst mass extinction in Earth's history. And, no, it is not the one that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Environment
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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Elite Climbers to Blaze New Route up Everest
Climbing without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support, team tackles unclimbed line on Northeast Face.
Climbing without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support, team tackles unclimbed line on Northeast Face.
Environment
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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Longer-term thinking 'needed' on air pollution
David Shukman looks at what could be done on air pollution beyond the annual warnings.
David Shukman looks at what could be done on air pollution beyond the annual warnings.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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200 Years After Tambora, Some Unusual Effects Linger
Frankenstein, famine poetry, polar exploration—the "year without a summer" was just the beginning
Frankenstein, famine poetry, polar exploration—the "year without a summer" was just the beginning
Environment
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Apr 10, 2015, 9:24am
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White House Says Climate Change Threatens Public Health
'This is not just a future threat, this is a present threat'
'This is not just a future threat, this is a present threat'
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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Emissions pledges trickle in for UN climate deal
Several big carbon emitters, including the EU and US, have filed plans for cutting emissions ahead of a UN deadline in the run-up to the Paris climate summit
Several big carbon emitters, including the EU and US, have filed plans for cutting emissions ahead of a UN deadline in the run-up to the Paris climate summit
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 08, 2015, 10:52am
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'Super-Termite' Could Be Even More Destructive Than Parent Species
In South Florida, the world's two most destructive termite species could be mating because of climate change. Researchers say if the hybrids colonize, they could pose an even greater economic threat.
In South Florida, the world's two most destructive termite species could be mating because of climate change. Researchers say if the hybrids colonize, they could pose an even greater economic threat.
Environment
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Americans Don’t Care That Much About the Environment, Poll Shows
Americans concerns near record lows
Americans concerns near record lows
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Climate change could ruin your dinner
Rising temperatures in the coming years may result in less tasty vegetables, meat and dairy products, report says
Rising temperatures in the coming years may result in less tasty vegetables, meat and dairy products, report says
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Why the World Needs to Go to Great Heights to Save Mountain Habitats
After 30 years working in mountain regions, Jack Ives argues that the world's elevated habitats are essential
After 30 years working in mountain regions, Jack Ives argues that the world's elevated habitats are essential
Environment
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 26, 2015, 8:35am
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Hawaii frets over vanishing beaches
Climate change-related rising sea levels are expected to intensify erosion; "It's half of our economy"
Climate change-related rising sea levels are expected to intensify erosion; "It's half of our economy"
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2015, 7:39am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2015, 7:39am
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Wellcome Trust rejects Guardian's calls to divest from fossil fuels
Director of the charitable trust, Jeremy Farrar, says retaining fossil fuel shares gives more influence over such companies – but they would not rule out divesting in the future, should engagement prove ineffective
Director of the charitable trust, Jeremy Farrar, says retaining fossil fuel shares gives more influence over such companies – but they would not rule out divesting in the future, should engagement prove ineffective
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2015, 7:39am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2015, 7:39am
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Carbon-storing Amazon forest is losing its touch
The Amazon jungle plays a key role in keeping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, but its powers are waning significantly
The Amazon jungle plays a key role in keeping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, but its powers are waning significantly
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 7:50am
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Scientists shoot down Ted Cruz after attack on Nasa's Earth sciences mission
Agency provides key data on volcanoes, algae growth and weather, but the Texas senator wants Nasa to focus on space exploration and drop climate change study
Agency provides key data on volcanoes, algae growth and weather, but the Texas senator wants Nasa to focus on space exploration and drop climate change study
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 7:50am
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Feeling ignored by government, Canadian academics offer their own climate policy
Seventy-one scholars release plan for reducing emissions
Seventy-one scholars release plan for reducing emissions
Environment
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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California struggles to conserve what little water that's left
As 93 percent of California faces "severe" drought that's lasted years, state regulators pass new restrictions on water use
As 93 percent of California faces "severe" drought that's lasted years, state regulators pass new restrictions on water use
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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Winter Sets Global Heat Record Despite US East's Big Chill
While Eastern US froze much of the winter, rest of globe went other way, setting heat records
While Eastern US froze much of the winter, rest of globe went other way, setting heat records
Environment
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015, 11:47am
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