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Four Tropical Cyclones At Once: How Unusual Is That?
Four tropical cyclones have been sweeping through the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. One slammed into the island nation of Vanuatu. Having four cyclones at once is rare but not unheard of.
Four tropical cyclones have been sweeping through the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. One slammed into the island nation of Vanuatu. Having four cyclones at once is rare but not unheard of.
Ancient teeth reveal early human entry into rainforests
People adapted to living in tropical rainforests thousands of years earlier than previously known, according to scientists who found crucial evidence in 20,000-year-old fossilized human teeth discovered in Sri Lanka.
People adapted to living in tropical rainforests thousands of years earlier than previously known, according to scientists who found crucial evidence in 20,000-year-old fossilized human teeth discovered in Sri Lanka.
Environment
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Warming Arctic blamed for worsening summer heatwaves
As the world warms, the Arctic is warming faster than mid-latitudes – a pattern that disrupts northern hemisphere weather systems, causing longer heatwaves
As the world warms, the Arctic is warming faster than mid-latitudes – a pattern that disrupts northern hemisphere weather systems, causing longer heatwaves
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 7:56am
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We must reclaim the climate change debate from the political extremes
Alarmists and deniers need to climb out of their parallel trenches, engage with the developing world and work together to end the crisis
Alarmists and deniers need to climb out of their parallel trenches, engage with the developing world and work together to end the crisis
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 12, 2015, 11:38am
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Global warming 'set to speed up to rates not seen for 1,000 years'
By 2020 the average temperature rise per decade will be 0.25C in the northern hemisphere, more than double the 900 years preceding the 20th century
By 2020 the average temperature rise per decade will be 0.25C in the northern hemisphere, more than double the 900 years preceding the 20th century
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 11:04am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 10, 2015, 11:04am
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Climate change: why the Guardian is putting threat to Earth front and centre
As global warming argument moves on to politics and business, Alan Rusbridger explains the thinking behind our major series on the climate crisis
As global warming argument moves on to politics and business, Alan Rusbridger explains the thinking behind our major series on the climate crisis
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Mar 06, 2015, 9:10am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Mar 06, 2015, 9:10am
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Arctic sea ice "thinning dramatically," study finds
The ice that freezes and floats on Arctic waters is thinning at a steadier and faster rate than researchers previously thought
The ice that freezes and floats on Arctic waters is thinning at a steadier and faster rate than researchers previously thought
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 05, 2015, 9:05am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 05, 2015, 9:05am
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U.S. House prepares to vote on controversial EPA 'secret science' and science advice bills
Opponents say measures designed to hamper regulatory efforts
Opponents say measures designed to hamper regulatory efforts
Environment
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Droughts in Syria and California linked to climate change
The two regions have recently suffered their worst droughts on record. And Syria's may have helped to trigger its civil war
The two regions have recently suffered their worst droughts on record. And Syria's may have helped to trigger its civil war
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Hungry insects may halve forest carbon sink capacity
Forests may only achieve half of their predicted increase in carbon sink capacity because insects munch more when CO2 levels rise
Forests may only achieve half of their predicted increase in carbon sink capacity because insects munch more when CO2 levels rise
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2015, 7:22am
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Opposition Grows To Nicaragua Canal Connecting Atlantic And Pacific
The canal would allow passage for the largest ships on the water, but cut through wetlands, forests and the region's largest freshwater lake — and environmentalists worry about the consequences.
The canal would allow passage for the largest ships on the water, but cut through wetlands, forests and the region's largest freshwater lake — and environmentalists worry about the consequences.
Alaska Farmer Turns Icy Patch Of Tundra Into A Breadbasket
Warmer temperatures in Alaska are giving farmers flexibility to plant a wider range of crops over a longer growing season. One farmer says the secret to his bounty is soil enriched by flooding rivers.
Warmer temperatures in Alaska are giving farmers flexibility to plant a wider range of crops over a longer growing season. One farmer says the secret to his bounty is soil enriched by flooding rivers.
Sen. Jim Inhofe denies climate change, tosses snow ball in Congress
The Oklahoma Republican, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, has long argued climate change is a "hoax"
The Oklahoma Republican, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, has long argued climate change is a "hoax"
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Feb 27, 2015, 8:19am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Feb 27, 2015, 8:19am
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Global warming slowdown probably due to natural cycles, study finds
Manmade warming in past decade has likely been offset by cooling from natural cycles in the Pacific and Atlantic - but effect will reverse in coming decades
Manmade warming in past decade has likely been offset by cooling from natural cycles in the Pacific and Atlantic - but effect will reverse in coming decades
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 27, 2015, 8:19am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Feb 27, 2015, 8:19am
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Watch desert dust cross the ocean as seen from space
For the first time, a satellite has calculated the whopping amount of Saharan dust that is blown over the ocean to reach the Amazon rainforest every year
For the first time, a satellite has calculated the whopping amount of Saharan dust that is blown over the ocean to reach the Amazon rainforest every year
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Indians lose billions of life years to air pollution
Over half of India's population lives in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution. Now that has been translated into years of life lost overall
Over half of India's population lives in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution. Now that has been translated into years of life lost overall
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 7:56am
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Obama vetoes oil pipeline bill
US President Barack Obama vetoes a bill that would have approved construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, White House officials say.
US President Barack Obama vetoes a bill that would have approved construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, White House officials say.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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'Invest more' in protected areas
The world's national parks and nature reserves receive eight billion tourist visits a year, generating around $600bn of spending, according to research.
The world's national parks and nature reserves receive eight billion tourist visits a year, generating around $600bn of spending, according to research.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 5:56am
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January Wasn’t Nearly as Cold as You Thought
It was actually the second-warmest one on record
It was actually the second-warmest one on record
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 20, 2015, 7:51am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 20, 2015, 7:51am
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Keep an eye on your city's pollution in real time
High resolution cameras can now capture haze and air pollution activity in real time and post it online
High resolution cameras can now capture haze and air pollution activity in real time and post it online
Environment
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Feb 20, 2015, 7:51am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Feb 20, 2015, 7:51am
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Heat, Pollution, and Skyscrapers Make Cities Have More Thunderstorms
New research looked at nearly two decades of meteorological data from Georgia found that thunderstorms were slightly more likely to form over Atlanta than the surrounding rural areas.
New research looked at nearly two decades of meteorological data from Georgia found that thunderstorms were slightly more likely to form over Atlanta than the surrounding rural areas.
Environment
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 19, 2015, 8:16am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 19, 2015, 8:16am
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Thundersnow "absolutely jacks me up," meteorologist says
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore's ecstatic reaction to witnessing thundersnow in Massachusetts has gone viral
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore's ecstatic reaction to witnessing thundersnow in Massachusetts has gone viral
Environment
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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New Map Shows the World’s Ecosystems in Unprecedented Detail
Ecology has always been a bit doughy compared to subject like physics, chemistry, and hell, even biology. But cut ecologists some slack. The places they study, like alpine prairies, peat bogs, or oases, are the diametric opposite of controlled lab settings. So how do you bring hard data to the study of life on our soft planet? A new map.
Ecology has always been a bit doughy compared to subject like physics, chemistry, and hell, even biology. But cut ecologists some slack. The places they study, like alpine prairies, peat bogs, or oases, are the diametric opposite of controlled lab settings. So how do you bring hard data to the study of life on our soft planet? A new map.
Environment
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Scientists reveal revolutionary palm oil alternative: yeast
A little-known yeast historically used in South Africa’s wine industry could revolutionise the food and cosmetics industries, and help halt deforestation
A little-known yeast historically used in South Africa’s wine industry could revolutionise the food and cosmetics industries, and help halt deforestation
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Noise pollution is making us oblivious to the sound of nature, says researcher
Gift of hearing birdsong and trickling water is being lost to a process of ‘learned deafness’, says US scientist, as people screen out background noise
Gift of hearing birdsong and trickling water is being lost to a process of ‘learned deafness’, says US scientist, as people screen out background noise
Environment
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015, 9:31am
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8 Million Tons Of Plastic Clutter Our Seas
A scientist estimating the weight of candy wrappers, bags, bottles, syringes and other plastic trash in the world's water sees a synthetic tsunami. Should China and India create more landfills?
A scientist estimating the weight of candy wrappers, bags, bottles, syringes and other plastic trash in the world's water sees a synthetic tsunami. Should China and India create more landfills?
‘Megadroughts’ Could Devastate Southwest U.S. Within a Century
New study warns of dry consequences if greenhouse emissions continue to rise
New study warns of dry consequences if greenhouse emissions continue to rise
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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Monster Hurricanes Could Become More Frequent, Scientists Warn
"We may need to begin planning for a category 3 hurricane landfall every decade or so"
"We may need to begin planning for a category 3 hurricane landfall every decade or so"
Environment
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 13, 2015, 7:25am
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Tests planned on mysterious 'milky rain' in U.S. Pacific Northwest
Scientists from two U.S. Pacific Northwest laboratories plan to conduct tests of unusual precipitation that fell across the region over the weekend in hopes of pinpointing the origins of so-called "milky rain" that has mystified residents, officials said on Wednesday.
Scientists from two U.S. Pacific Northwest laboratories plan to conduct tests of unusual precipitation that fell across the region over the weekend in hopes of pinpointing the origins of so-called "milky rain" that has mystified residents, officials said on Wednesday.
Environment
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Ocean carbon leak 'ended Ice Age'
Carbon dioxide escaping from the depths of the ocean heralded the end of the last Ice Age, a study suggests.
Carbon dioxide escaping from the depths of the ocean heralded the end of the last Ice Age, a study suggests.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 12, 2015, 8:00am
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