Scientists study water in nanotubes

LIVERMORE, Calif., June 30 (UPI) -- U.S. government scientists say they have moved closer to understanding how water is structured and how it moves inside single-walled carbon nanotubes.

No immediate plans to move dolphins from NJ river

(AP) -- A group of 15 dolphins can stay in a river near the Jersey Shore for the next few days in the hope that they'll return to the...

Senate Stumbles On Climate Change

Much heat but little light shed as Senate stalls on climate-change bill

Damages Cut Against Exxon in Valdez Case

The Supreme Court reduced what had once been a $5 billion punitive damages award to about $500 million.

Volcanoes erupting beneath Arctic ice

New evidence deep beneath the Arctic ice suggests that a series of underwater volcanoes have erupted in violent explosions in the past decade.

Thin Ice: The Arctic Meltdown Explained

Thin ice now covering North Pole could temporarily melt away, scientists says.

Researchers create mercury-absorbent container linings for broken CFLs

With rising energy prices and greater concern over global warming, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are having a successful run. Sales of the curlicue, energy-sipping bulbs, which previously had languished since...

Spotting the killer hot spots

Killer hotspots of over-heated ocean water which destroy huge areas of coral and bring starvation to birds, fish and other sea creatures can now be pinpointed, thanks to a major...

Destruction Of Greenhouse Gases Over Tropical Atlantic May Ease Global Warming

Large amounts of ozone are being destroyed in the lower atmosphere over the tropical Atlantic Ocean. The significance is that ozone in the lower atmosphere acts as a greenhouse gas...

Obituary Notice: Climate Forecast Innovator John Roads

A key player in the rise of climate studies at Scripps, Roads developed fire weather forecasts and advanced climate prediction capabilities

Feature: Black hole of climate change research leaves WA scientists in the dark

The total lack of research on the effects of global warming on Western Australia’s unique animals and plants has dismayed scientists, writes Catherine Madden.

Helping agriculture adapt to warming

Farmers can no longer avoid the reality of global warming, according to a new report that will help Australian agriculture adapt to climate change.

No-fishing zones studied for ecosystem protection

(AP) -- Reeling in a 45-pound grouper used to be just an average day on the water in the Florida Keys. The abundance of behemoth fish attracted anglers from...

Understanding the desire for ‘freshness` - a first step towards saving water

Earlier this year the government announced a new strategy for a more efficient and sustainable use of water. This would involve a reduction in per capita consumption from 150 litres...

Dot Earth: Reports: Energy Thirst Still Topping Climate Risks

Two new reports released Wednesday suggest that global concerns over energy supply still trump global warming worries.

Cost of climate action has doubled, says Stern

Climate change happening faster than previously thought, according to Lord Stern of Brentford

Ex-EPA official critical on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A high-ranking political appointee resigned from the Environmental Protection Agency after concluding there was no more progress to be made on greenhouse gases under the Bush administration....

NASA Mission to Answer Lingering Questions From Deep Blue Sea

Ocean tides and currents across the globe still hold within their watery grasp the key to unanswered questions about our planet.

Killer Whales, Blind Bats, Discriminating Dolphins, Mating Birds

Meek and mighty animal sounds are all around us. In a few weeks, some of the most interesting among them will be discussed and heard at the largest meeting ever...

Oil Drilling: Risks and Rewards

With gas prices skyrocketing, some government officials are crying out against the ban on drilling for oil in protected areas in Alaska and along US coasts. Here, the risks and...

U.S. helps Chile build volcano warning net

WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Geological Survey says it is working with the Chilean government to develop a volcano early warning and emergency response system.

Mosquito Outbreak to Follow Midwest Floodwaters?

As floodwaters subside in parts of the Midwest, residents along the Mississippi River are urged to defend themselves against another hazard: mosquitoes bearing West Nile virus.

The Real Center of the Earth

Biogas: A scent of success for Vietnam small business

Vietnamese researchers are expanding the use of biogas as a sustainable energy source for the country's small businesses.

Air monitoring helps anticipate possible ecosystem changes

When rain settles the atmosphere and brings air pollutants to the ground, it can have a lasting effect on ecosystems, sometimes hundreds of miles away, according to a Texas AgriLife...

Study: Ozone restoration to have impact

NEW YORK, June 25 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say restoration of the Earth's ozone layer during the 21st century may have a significant impact on the climate of...

Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions Debuts with Focus on Drinking Water

An authority on the quality of drinking water today describes new challenges for consumers and municipal water supply systems, including unexpected consequences of efforts to conserve water in the first...

Mini Subs To Probe Odd Coral-like Growths In British Columbia, Canada, Lake

Strange coral-like growths at the bottom of Pavilion Lake in British Columbia have been out of the reach of scientists until now with the addition of new submersible technology. The...