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New conflicts derail U.N. climate talks
BONN, Germany, April 14 (UPI) -- Last week's U.N. climate talks in Bonn ended without an agreement on a deadline to reach a comprehensive climate protection treaty.
Shoppers cuts hours in Ontario
Shoppers Drug Mart is following through on a threat to reduce pharmacy services in the wake of a dispute with the Ontario government.
Deciphering the mysteries of an ancient seafloor goliath
The eruptions of "supervolcanoes" on Earth's surface have been blamed for causing mass extinctions, belching large amounts of gases and particles into the atmosphere, and re-paving the ocean floor....
Natural gas found in Levant Basin province
RESTON, Va., April 12 (UPI) -- U.S. geologists say approximately 122 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered natural gas is in the Levant Basin province in the Eastern Mediterranean...
Alaska eagle survives mating dance fall
A male eagle died and female suffered an injured wing when the couple slammed beak first into a hard snowbank in what wildlife rescuers believe was an aerial courting ritual...
"South Park" Episode Pokes Fun at Facebook
"You Have 0 Friends" Parodies the Importance of Social Networking
Fears of Global Warming Blame-Fest
Concerns Grow that Bonn Meeting on Climate Change Could Get Derailed by Recriminations
63 Years Old Solo Balloonist Reaches North Pole
63 Years Old Solo Balloonist Reaches North Pole Jean-Louis Etienne has made the first solo balloon voyage to the North Pole, traveling 3,130 kilometers - 1,945 miles - in five days...
Invasive fish and mussels team up to transfer toxic substances into Great Lakes walleyes
Two notorious Great Lakes invaders - the zebra mussel and the round goby - now play a central role in transferring toxic chemicals called PCBs up the food chain and...
Measuring global water vapor and formaldehyde
Atmospheric water vapor (H2O) is the most important natural (as opposed to man-made) greenhouse gas, accounting for about two-thirds of the natural greenhouse effect. Despite this importance, its role in...
Male deer don't lie about their prowess
LONDON, April 9 (UPI) -- The calls or groans of male Eurasian fallow deer give rivals and possible mates an honest account of the emitting deer's prowess, researchers said...
Ancient Supervolcano Created Giant Underwater Mountain Chain
A massive underwater supervolcano created giant mountains. The volcano released far more lava than the biggest volcanoes active today.
$8 billion in green energy for Ontario
TORONTO, April 9 (UPI) -- Ontario announced Thursday investments of more than $8 billion in renewable energy projects totaling 2,500 megawatts, enough to power 600,000 homes.
Iraq stability hinges on fate of oil city
BAGHDAD, April 9 (UPI) -- As Iraq's political barons scramble for power in the messy aftermath of March elections, the country's future stability may well depend on what happens...
Pollution Speeds Up Snow Melt in Europe, Asia
A study finds that warming rates and snow cover decline in Eurasia may be twice what they are in North America.
EPA seeks heightened scrutiny for 16 chemicals
US regulators are expanding the Toxics Release Inventory for the first time in over a decade
Almost all Austrian glaciers shrank in 2009: report
Almost 90 percent of Austrian glaciers shrank in 2009, some by as much as 46 metres (150 feet), the Austrian Alpine Association (OeAV) said Friday.
When Science Finally Catches Up To ESPN
(I recently discovered this series of entries about fixing science journalism, begun in February. Because I just joined up, I wasn't able to add my two cents. So I thought...
Venus 'still volcanically active'
Data from Europe's Venus Express spacecraft indicates that Earth's neighbour can still erupt volcanoes.
Pembrokeshire is top UK coast way
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is voted the best coastal walkway in the UK by readers of a BBC magazine.
Achoo! Pollen at its worst in years in many areas
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Pollen: It's on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses....
Reducing yield loss for crops under stress
New research could show how plants in dry areas of the world can overcome the stress of the environment and produce profitable crops. Understanding and eventually curbing crop susceptibility to...
Cold fronts linked to European H5N1 outbreaks
Avian influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Europe during the winter of 2005-2006 occurred at the edge of cold weather fronts, according to researchers. Their results show that these outbreaks were driven...
Bacterial 'food supplements' for small algae
To boost their diet of mineral nutrients and sunlight, small algae also feast on bacteria in order to grow and fix carbon dioxide. Understanding more about the lifestyle of small...
EPA tightens rules on pesticide linked to deaths
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Federal officials have tightened regulations on a pesticide linked to the deaths of two Utah girls....
Yeti and Other Mangy Monster Sightings On the Rise
A Chinese Yeti is one of many mangy monster sightings. As the climate warms, we may see more mangy monsters.
New northern national park a step closer
A deal between Ottawa and northern aboriginals has put 3.3 million hectares of canyons, waterfalls, forest and tundra in the Northwest Territories firmly on the road to becoming Canada's next...
Lukoil pulls out of Iran to applause
WASHINGTON, April 8 (UPI) -- The decision by Russian energy giant Lukoil to stop shipping gasoline to Iran shows its activity on the world stage is unattractive to investors,...