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Tropical Storm Bertha continues across Atlantic
MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Bertha continued to trek across the open waters of the Atlantic on Thursday on its way to possibly becoming one of the longest-lived tropical storms...
VIDEO: Glacier Tunnel Collapses
A recently formed tunnel in Argentina's Perito Moreno glacier collapsed on Wednesday. This is the first time in decades such an event has occurred during the Southern Hemisphere's winter.
La Nina Easing, May Reduce Hurricane Risk
La Nina, the cooling of water in the tropical Pacific ocean, is fizzling out. This may be beneficial to the East and Gulf coasts with hurricane season underway.
One-third Of Reef-building Corals Face Extinction
A third of reef-building corals around the world are threatened with extinction, according to the first-ever comprehensive global assessment to determine their conservation status, published in Science. Climate change and...
South Australia drought worsens
A long-running drought in Australia's main food-growing region, the Murray-Darling river basin, has significantly worsened.
Scientists Integrate Data In Three Dimensions To Study Climate Effects On Young Fish
From the surface, the two areas of ocean off the coasts of northern New Jersey and Long Island, New York look the same. But to scientists, the four-square-mile patches could...
CO2 sequestration may not protect species
CORVALLIS, Ore., July 9 (UPI) -- A U.S. study finds paying rural landowners to protect at-risk animals won't necessarily mean conserved trees and plants will absorb more carbon...
Magnitude 6.2 quake rattles southern Peru
AREQUIPA, Peru (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook southern Peru early on Tuesday, killing at least one person in the Andean country's second-largest city, Arequipa, and damaging scores of...
China's 'green' programs: World models?
EAST LANSING, Mich., July 9 (UPI) -- A U.S. study shows two of the world's largest environmental programs are in China and they might become models for the...
Earth's core fluid affects magnetic field
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 9 (UPI) -- European geophysicists say they've discovered rapid changes in the motion of the Earth's core fluid are affecting the planet's magnetic field.
Prius May Begin Using Solar Panels On Roof
Toyota's ecological Prius gas-electric hybrid will become even greener next year with solar-powered air conditioning on some high-end models, The Nikkei reported.
Canada trumpets G8 vow to halve emissions by 2050
The Group of Eight industrialized nations on Tuesday endorsed halving global emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 in a declaration praised by the Canadian government.
Process Used By Microbes To Make Greenhouse Gases Uncovered
Researchers here now have a picture of a key molecule that lets microbes produce carbon dioxide and methane -- the two greenhouse gases associated with global warming. The findings relate...
Researcher returns to Iqaluit to test dust from contaminated soil
A Saskatchewan researcher has returned to Iqaluit to start studying the possible health effects of oil-contaminated soil - and possibly contaminated dust - in the city's Lower Base area.
Higher CO2 levels may be good for plants: German scientists
The dramatic rise in dangerous greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may be troubling scientists and world leaders but it could prove to be a boon for plants, German researchers said...
Oceans more acid than expected
New coral evidence has suggested that ocean acidification is occurring much quicker than scientists expected, which could mean time is running out for many marine species.
Netherlands bans Iranians from studying nuclear technology
Legislation bans nationals from courses and facilities.
New Biodiversity Maps Will Help to Guide Conservation Measures in East Africa
Conservation biologists from UC San Diego are collaborating with scientists from the African Conservation Centre and other institutions to map patterns of biodiversity and land use in East Africa in...
Debunking the 'curse of oil'
A paper co-written by an Indiana University economics professor takes issue with the widespread idea that there is a "natural resource curse" that puts countries with oil or mineral wealth...
Parasite migration signals climate change
A parasite that thrives on warm conditions has been discovered in Scotland for the first time, supporting theories of climate change.
Carbon Dioxide Increase In Atmosphere Augments Tolerance Of Barley To Salinity
In future, climate change will bring an increase in salty surfaces on the Earth and in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, this higher carbon dioxide has...
Smithsonian Coral Biodiversity Survey Of Panama's Pearl Islands
A comprehensive survey of coral biodiversity in Panama's Las Perlas Archipelago has resulted in clear conservation recommendations for a new coastal management plan.
Shock tactics point to risk after quake
Geologists aim to provide daily hazard maps.
Opinion: Is climate 'the' issue, or is it just one of many?
A recent debate asked if 'climate change is the only issue'. But is there really a need to determine a winner in a photo-finish, asks Darren Lewin-Hill?
NZ emissions plan upsets farmers
Farmers in New Zealand criticise a bold plan by the government to make the country carbon neutral by 2040.
Australians wary of mining sea bed
Many Australians are uncomfortable with the idea of our ocean floor being mined, despite the fact that our onshore resources may soon run out, a report has found.
Extended Cyclone Relief Efforts Aided From Space
Earth observation satellites have provided vital information to relief workers in Myanmar throughout a particularly long crisis response window following the devastating Cyclone Nargis that hit the country on May...
Search For Salt Tolerant Grasses Aims To Improve Roadside Plantings
Researcher aims to identify a salt tolerance limit for native and ornamental turf grasses in hopes of finding a variety that can be used along highways without being killed when...