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Nitrogen Loss In Seagrass Fields Is Retained By Animals And Microorganisms In Ecosystem
The nitrogen cycle plays a major role in seagrass fields. A Dutch researcher studied the nitrogen dynamics of seagrasses in Indonesia. He discovered that the interaction between seagrasses, animals and...
Scientists Remove Thousands of Aspens to Glimpse Forest's Future
Armed with chainsaws and pry bars, University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues recently hastened the end for nearly 7,000 mature aspen and birch trees in a large-scale, long-term experiment...
Farm groups clash over moving foot-and-mouth research
(AP) -- One of the nation's oldest farm groups said Thursday a proposed foot-and-mouth disease research laboratory on the U.S. mainland, near livestock, could be an inviting target for...
Scientists Imagine California's "Big One"
Earthquake forecasters say the unzipping of California's San Andreas Fault would result in a 7.8-magnitude quake, shaking Los Angeles like jelly.
Taming toxic waste
Queen's University researchers have developed a way to neutralize toxic material in chemical weapons and pesticides.
US city to charge polluting firms
The US city of San Francisco passes new rules requiring businesses to pay for the amount of CO2 they emit.
The 10 Worst U.S Natural Disasters
Throughout modern history, the failure to prepare and cope with Mother Nature has resulted in catastrophic consequences, from wrecked economies to thousands of lives lost. Even as modern technology improves...
Review of APOCALYPSE: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God
In the middle of the fourth century AD, a series of earthquakes struck the port of Kourion on the southern coast of Cyprus. The town had no doubt experienced its...
Canadian magazine makes history using special paper
Canadian Geographic is making publishing history by printing its annual environment issue on paper made from wheat straw.
Invasion Of Gigantic Burmese Pythons In South Florida Appears To Be Rapidly Expanding
The invasion of gigantic Burmese pythons in South Florida appears to be rapidly expanding, according to a new report from a researcher who's been chasing the snakes since 2005. The...
EERC Director Initiates Long-Term Relationship with Israel to Address Critical Energy, Environmental Challenges
Dr. Gerald Groenewold, Director of the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota, has announced a personal commitment to developing a long-term working partnership between...
Alps hit by two-decade decline in snowfall
A forthcoming study has added to worries that the Alpine ski industry will be badly affected by global warming, the British weekly New Scientist reports on Wednesday.
Brazil says Amazon deforestation rising
(AP) -- Destruction of the Amazon is again on the upswing despite a recent crackdown on illegal logging, Brazil's new environment minister said Wednesday.
Call to settle ocean care dispute
Governments are urged to agree measures to protect oceans and the sea floor at a UN conservation meeting.
Researcher strives for watershed moment
According to the World Health Organization, water scarcity affects four out of every 10 people around the world and population growth, urbanization and increased domestic and industrial water use are...
Global warming may increase kidney stones
DALLAS, May 21 (UPI) -- U.S. urologists say rising global temperatures might lead to an increase in kidney stones.
Tool to improve ocean aquaculture
A tool has been created to help sea cage aquaculture managers make sustainable decisions about their sites' locations and the number of fish that can be farmed.
Plague of kangaroos threatens one of Australia's last remaining original native grasslands
Australian Department of Defence is currently culling hundreds of kangaroos on the outskirts of the capital Canberra that have produced heated discussions and hit international headlines. Australia's iconic animal has...
Senate panel votes to overturn EPA on Calif. waiver
(AP) -- A Senate panel has narrowly voted to overturn EPA's decision to block California and more than a dozen other states from limiting greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.
Ozone Might Help Make Bee Hives Cleaner And Safer
Ozone, which is already used to sanitize drinking water and swimming pools, might help make hives cleaner and safer for America's beleaguered honey bees. Entomologist tested ozone's effects on two...
Canada recalls Smith's-brand sandwich
OTTAWA, May 21 (UPI) -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the recall of Smith's Snack Service-brand Chicken Club Twister sandwiches due to possible contamination.
Earlier spring in Arctic could hit caribou diet
Study into effect of climate change on plant distribution reveals worrying impact on caribou populations
Opinion: Implanon - just slip it in?
Implanon may be the new 'cool' contraceptive but it has some side effects that are worth noting, believes Renate Klein.
Vital Signs: Hazards: Despite Dangers, Hookahs Gain Favor
A new study finds that the use of water pipes may be on the rise among college students.
Ice Dwellers Are Finding Less Ice to Dwell On
The number of walruses worldwide is on a downward slide as the polar ice sheet on which the mammal depends for every stage of its life thins.
Using Forest Residues Reduces Soil Carbon Stock
The use of harvest residues for energy production decreases soil carbon stocks. These changes in soil carbon stocks are remarkable compared to the other greenhouse gas emissions caused by the...
More Aftershocks in China Quake Zone [News]
CHONGQING, China--Another aftershock registering magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale rattled Sichuan Province and the nearby city of Chongqing at 1:20 A.M. local time, sending thousands of nervous residents into...
Symposium To Spotlight Best Practices for Raising Cattle
Humane treatment of cattle is important in the livestock industry because it is not only the right thing to do, it positively impacts the bottom line.