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Giant atom-smasher set to restart this weekend: CERN
The world's biggest atom-smasher, which was shut down soon after its inauguration amid technical faults, is set to restart this weekend, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research said Friday.
Germany calls for binding climate deal in 2010
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Thursday for all countries to fix binding climate change targets next year at the latest, acknowledging that no such deal is likely at global talks...
Emulating Western lifestyles: Consumption and carbon footprints in less industrialized countries
In recent decades, a new global middle class has exploded, with a total population exceeding one billion people. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explores the consumption...
Horticulture Professor Develops Sustainable Landscaping Website; Uses Internet Instead of Textbook
New website on sustainable landscaping developed by WIU horticulture professor addresses a rapidly evolving area responding to environmental issues, including global climate change. This new instructional tool and content-rich website...
The Wired Wilderness
In this time-lapsed video, automated digital cameras capture the growth of the Horse fire in Cleveland National Forest on July 23, 2006.
Study: Sea stars bulk up to beat the heat
A new study finds that a species of sea star stays cool using a strategy never before seen in the animal kingdom. The sea stars soak up cold sea water...
Amphibians as environmental omens disputed
VERMILLION, S.D., Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A coalition of scientists from three U.S. universities is questioning the theory that amphibians are a leading indicator of environmental degradation.
Canadians finding it tough to shake the salt habit
Canadians know that too much salt isn't good for their diets, but half still continue to shake it on, according to a new study by University of Alberta researchers.
Ice retreat creates new CO2 store
Vast new "carbon sinks" in the Antarctic are filling the void left by retreating ice shelves and glaciers.
Global Carbon Pollution Up Despite Economy
CO2 Emissions Worldwide Jumped by 671M Tons in 2008 - and Three-Quarters of That Increase Was Produced by China
Climate model sets tough targets
International group outlines steps needed to reach 'safe' levels of carbon dioxide.
Earth 'heading for 6C' of warming
CO2 emissions rose by a quarter in the last decade, setting the course for a world up to 6C warmer, according to research.
Fighting climate change by turning CO2 to stone
(PhysOrg.com) -- While politicians debate the best ways to cut global carbon dioxide emissions, researchers at Idaho National Laboratory's Center for Advanced Energy Studies are charging ahead on a strategy...
Human emissions rise 2 percent despite GFC
Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2 per cent in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of...
Global temperatures will rise 6C by end of century, say scientists
Most comprehensive CO2 study to date is expected to give greater urgency to diplomatic manoeuvring before CopenhagenGlobal temperatures are on a path to rise by an average of 6C by the end of...
Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report
A report released at the 2nd Africa Water Week warns that climate change is putting the continent's water resources at risk.
Purdue, NASA research provides blueprint for molecular basis of global warming
A new study indicates that major chemicals most often cited as leading causes of climate change, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are outclassed in their warming potential by compounds...
Using Darwin in helping to define the biological essentiality of silicon and aluminium
In this year, 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of ‘On the Origin of Species’ a UK scientist has used Darwin’s...
Quebec to spend $650M cutting household waste
Quebec is introducing ambitious measures to cut household trash and divert organic waste currently dumped in the province's landfills.
Specific targets needed for climate conference: Danish PM
Denmark has told the United States and all other developed countries they must bring specific pledges to cut greenhouse gases to next month's climate change conference, Demark's prime minister says.
Red Sea coral seen to feed on jellyfish
(PhysOrg.com) -- Corals depends on the products of photosynthetic algae for most of their food, but they also eat tiny plankton. Now, for the first time, there is evidence of...
New Shakespeare Archive launched
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Shakespeare Quartos Archive has been officially launched today with a complete digital collection of rare early editions of Hamlet.
Save the seeds: Scientists are relocating plants that may be affected by climate change
As warmer temperatures threaten to devastate plant species across the globe, scientists are taking the lead by relocating plants to safer grounds, according to a recent New York Times article.
Scientists Find Ozone Levels Already Affecting Soybean Yields
(PhysOrg.com) -- Current atmospheric ozone levels are already suppressing soybean yields, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and university cooperators studying the effect of global climate change on crops.
China and US vow climate harmony
The Chinese and US presidents agree to work together on the world's most pressing problems, notably climate change.
Alien invasions devastate island habitats
Conservationists call for drastic action to rescue the Juan Fernández archipelago's biodiversity from alien invadersThe unique wildlife of the island that inspired Robinson Crusoe is teetering on the edge of annihilation, according to...
Opinion: Emissions exchange rates - how many tonnes of CO2 for a tonne of methane?
Selling the climate negotiations to the world’s farmers must be overcome by focusing on how we measure greenhouse gas emissions, according to Dr Don McClatchy.
One word: bioplastics
Every year, more than 250 billion pounds of plastic are produced worldwide. Much of it ends up in the world’s oceans, a fact that troubles MIT biology professor Anthony Sinskey.“Plastic does not degrade...