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Gustav becomes 'dangerous' as it bears down on Cuba
Hurricane Gustav swelled into a "dangerous" category three hurricane Saturday as it bore down on Cuba after ripping through the Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica, killing 85 people.
Recalled meats removed from stores; territories remain listeriosis-free
A deadly outbreak of listeriosis in parts of Canada has not affected anyone so far in the three northern territories, as grocery stores across the region remove recalled meat products...
Critics Say Border Fence Causing Flooding
Environmentalists say flooding caused by a new border security fence in southwestern Arizona shows the structure is being built too quickly and without regard for the environment.
Quake tests to improve U.S. building codes
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers who conducted three months of earthquake simulations say their results will likely be used to revise building codes across the...
Ottawa declares 3 wildlife heritage areas around Baffin Island
The federal government has designated 4,500 square kilometres of land and sea around Baffin Island as national wildlife heritage areas.
Some Hot Pockets-brand sandwiches recalled
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service said 215,660 pounds of Hot Pockets-brand pepperoni pizza sandwiches are being recalled due to a health...
Strong quake rattles New Zealand, minor damage reported
A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale rocked the east coast of New Zealand's North Island late Monday, scientists said.
Fay weakens to depression after drenching Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Fay was downgraded to a tropical depression late on Saturday after making a record fourth landfall in Florida and drenching the state's northern panhandle...
Nigeria, S.Africa worst greenhouse gas emitters in Africa: experts
Nigeria and South Africa are the main emitters of greenhouse gases in Africa, accounting for almost 90 percent of the emissions in the continent, environmental experts said Saturday.
For survivors of a layoff, guilt and more
In industries where pink slips are being passed out with abandon, the still-employed survivors are getting pretty bummed out.
Getting To The Root Of The Matter
A number of current issues related to water availability and climate change are giving impetus to new research aimed at roots and their functioning. The research is producing new experimental...
Out of Commission Above Water, but Not Below It
The U.S.S. Oriskany was sunk by the Navy in May 2006 under a pilot program to convert decommissioned vessels into artificial reefs.
Maine Conservationists Reach Milestone in Plan to Buy 3 Dams
A planned removal of two of the three dams, and the building of a fish run around the third, will serve the goal of helping to restore the struggling Atlantic...
Fish Posing as Other Fish? Not in This Restaurant
New York’s top-end sushirias — your Nobus and your Masas — sniffed at the mere suggestion that their snow crabs or hamachi might be somehow inauthentic.
Vote in Alaska Puts Question: Gold or Fish?
Those interested in protecting the Pacific salmon population say proposed mineral mining may endanger them.
Schools still built at toxic sites
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Aug. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. schools are often still built on or near toxic waste despite the lessons of Love Canal, an environmental group says.
Stevia is all-natural and calorie-free, but is it safe?
The sweetener is banned from food products in the U.S. due to toxicity fears. But the findings of several recent studies suggest otherwise. ...
NBC's likely hit its peak with Phelps leaving
(AP) -- Can't Michael Phelps stay? Please? No amount of begging by NBC will make it happen. The Olympics swim meet ends soon after Phelps' bid for his eighth...
New Climate Record Shows Century-long Droughts In Eastern North America
A stalagmite in a West Virginia cave has yielded the most detailed geological record to date on climate cycles in eastern North America over the past 7,000 years. The new...
EPA announces $22 million river cleanup
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The Kinnickinnic River will get a $22 million cleanup using funds from the federal government and the state of Wisconsin, officials said.
45,000 Gatineau residents told to boil their water
At least 45,000 people in Gatineau are being asked to boil their water as a precautionary measure after a water main broke in the city's Gatineau district.
Kangaroo Meat Could Help Australia Cut Gas Emissions
Unique digestion causes kangaroos to emit less methane than sheep and cattle, says a researcher pushing for Australia's meat industry to focus on the native marsupial.
International Beach Preservation Trust Locates at Western Carolina U.
An international charitable trust devoted to the preservation of beaches worldwide has located its offices at Western Carolina University.
Improved satellite navigation for remote areas
CSIRO scientists with the Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship are working closely with industry and government to develop vastly improved navigation technology for remote areas.
New Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at SBU to Tackle Pressing Threats to Marine Ecosystem
Today Stony Brook University announced the establishment of the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science within its School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) on Long Island, New York. This world-class...
Biofuels coming to a town near you?
A new Fischer-Tropsch microreactor could convert agricultural waste into biofuel at small local plants
Vietnam employs novel technology in flood battles
Vietnam is protecting flood prone areas with barriers that make use of innovative technology.
Wasted food draining the world of water, experts say
As much as half the water used to grow food worldwide is lost due to waste, experts said at a Stockholm conference that wrapped up Friday, pointing out that the...