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88 pollutants detected in Madrid's rivers
A team of researchers from IMDEA, the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies, and the University of Almeria has confirmed the presence of 88 pollutants in river waters in the region...
Walkerton marks 10th anniversary of tragedy
The town of Walkerton, Ont., marks the 10th anniversary Sunday of the tainted water tragedy that killed seven people in the spring of 2000.
Ivy can protect old walls
The received wisdom that ivy destroys buildings has been overturned by a new study. Researchers analyzed the effects of ivy growing on buildings in five different parts of England and...
Rise in immigration may help explain drop in violent crimes
During the 1990s, immigration reached record highs and crime rates fell more precipitously than at any time in U.S. history. And cities with the largest increases in immigration between 1990...
A Looming Shortage of Oil Boom?
BP and the Coast Guard are engaged in a frantic effort to secure millions of additional feet of oil-containment boom, supplies of which are spread thin across the Gulf coast.
Video: Backlash Against Green Movement
Katie Couric speaks with rainforest advocate Trudie Styler, about the backlash against the green movement.
Google CEO: No Worries on China
Eric Schmidt Tells Shareholders That China Operations Remain Stable After Censorship Tussle
Earth in the Balance: 7 Crucial Tipping Points
We examine seven possible tipping points for living beings on Earth, including climate change, fresh water shortages, species decimation and more.
On Climate, Food and Security
A growing human population with an expanding appetite on a finite planet needs new options to avoid hunger.
How Long Will the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Last?
More than 20 years after the Exxon Valdez foundered off the coast of Alaska, puddles of oil can still be found in Prince William Sound. Nearly 25 years...
The Climate Bills, Side by Side
Many of the differences between the House and Senate climate bills are so slight, one could also call them similarities, according to a side-by-side comparison put together by Paul Bledsoe...
Rivers closest to Toronto have highest concentrations of PCBs, other chemicals: study
(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Toronto study of the concentrations of PCBs and other chemicals in the rivers running into Lake Ontario reveals significantly higher concentrations in areas closest to...
Archaeology Could Benefit From Computer Modeling
Writing in American Antiquity, researchers from Arizona State University and North Carolina State University say archaeologists can use computational modeling to study the long-term effects of varying land use practices...
Scientists measure impact of volcanic ash on ocean biology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from the University of Southampton are investigating the impact of ash from the Icelandic volcano eruption on ocean biology.
Isle of Mann bees to aid Britain
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 14 (UPI) -- The Isle of Mann is sending 12 healthy queen bees to England to see if they can rejuvenate a bee population...
India plans gas pipeline talks in Tehran
NEW DELHI, May 14 (UPI) -- New Delhi will raise concerns about prices for natural gas from a proposed natural gas pipeline during a weekend visit to Tehran, officials...
Recycling of electronic items a 'success story' with footnotes
Electronics in the U.S. are being recycled in record numbers as more states require it and more companies collect and even pay for discarded items, but the gains come with...
Unravelling the mercury mystery
Traditional or country foods such as Arctic char and beluga whale skin are an important source of nutrition and an integral part of the culture among Inuit in Canada's north....
Gulf Oil Disaster May Cast Long and Costly Economic Shadow
The Gulf Coast states face long-lasting devastation to tourism, local businesses, fishing industries and ecology.
Statoil posts new Norwegian Sea find
STAVANGER, Norway, May 14 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil announced it uncovered a small commercial gas discovery near the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea.
U.S. Democrats seek to block OCS drilling
WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in states on the Western U.S. coast introduced a measure that would prohibit oil and gas exploration in U.S. waters of the Pacific...
N.S. coastal development raises alarm
The construction of a home on a fragile, rocky shore near Nova Scotia's Martinique Beach Provincial Park has prompted calls for a moratorium on development.
East Africa seeks more Nile water
Seven East African states are due to sign an agreement to give them more of the River Nile's water, sparking anger in Egypt.
Thai troops fire on protesters
The unrest plunges the nation deeper into political uncertainty, threatening the country's economy and tourism industry. ...
China says Internet fully restored in Xinjiang
(AP) -- China's riot-torn western region of Xinjiang said it fully restored the Internet on Friday, 10 months after shutting down access over allegations that agitators used the Web...
Calculations of Gulf Spill Volume Are Questioned
The government and BP used improper measuring techniques, scientists and environmental groups say.
Kurds urge U.S. intervention to end Iraq stalemate
Qubad Talabani, the Kurdish region's representative in Washington, says the U.S. must 'look out for its interests' to ensure Iraq has a stable, democratic government.
New Research Describes High Lead in New Orleans Prior to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita
While studying the environmental impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, recent Texas Tech University-led research has discovered high concentrations of lead in the poorest and oldest parts of New Orleans.