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CO2 causing rapid ocean acidification
WASHINGTON, April 27 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say man-made carbon dioxide emissions are producing an unprecedented increase in the rate of acidification of the Earth's oceans.
Current Earth Day Challenges Harder to Tackle
On First Earth Day 40 Years Ago, Pollution Was Easily Seen in Smog, Polluted Waterways
Video: Environmental Impact of Bottled Water
FiFilmmaker Stephanie Soechtig talked about her initiative to raise awareness for plastic bottle pollution.
On Earth Day's 40th anniversary, a different world
Denis Hayes, coordinator of the first Earth Day in 1970, discusses the challenges for the environmental movement and prospects for global warming legislation in today's changed political climate. When millions of environmental activists...
Global biofuel drive raises risk of eviction for African farmers
African farmers risk being forced from their lands by investors or government projects as global demand for biofuels encourages changes in crop cultivation...
Climate change summit for 'the people'
COCHABAMBA, Bolivia, April 23 (UPI) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales, closing an international conference of grassroots climate groups Thursday, announced plans for a world people's referendum on climate change.
Shell calls for Europe to act on gas
PARIS, April 23 (UPI) -- Natural gas has a central role to play in the energy and environmental future for the European community, Shell officials said in France.
Calculating crop and ethanol yields and irrigation needs in four easy steps
Estimating crop yields based on available water in semi-arid regions has been made easier for several hundred farmers who are using a special calculator computer program.
Ultraviolet treatment for water suggested
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 22 (UPI) -- Most water treatment plants use chlorine to keep water free of bacteria but Israeli scientists say ultraviolet light might be a better...
Earth Day at 40: What Good Is It Now?
After 40 years, outsourced activism is replacing traditional Earth Day activities, and green's gone mainstream, experts say. So what's the point?
EBay Canada marks 10 years
Hockey sticks are hot sellers on eBay Canada, as proven during its first ten years of operations, when the online auction site sold 25,000.
Volcano Crisis Could Delay Emissions Regulation, Airline Chief Says
I.A.T.A. said the lack of flights in much of Europe in recent days made it hard to gather accurate and up-to-date information on aircraft emissions. But Connie Hedegaard, the E.U....
Climate scientist sues newspaper for 'poisoning' global warming debate
Climate modeller Andrew Weaver launches libel action in Canada for publishing 'grossly irresponsible falsehoods'One of the world's leading climate scientists has launched a libel lawsuit against a Canadian newspaper for publishing articles that...
Heavy snowfall over Himalayas makes drought over India more likely
Scientists have helped to explain why heavy snowfall over the Himalayas in winter and spring can lead to drought over India, especially in the early part of the summer monsoon.
On Our Radar
A European Union report concludes that biofuels produce up to four times the carbon dioxide emissions that regular gasoline and diesel do.
Scientists to study biodiversity along river Congo
A large team of DR Congolese and Belgian scientists will next week embark on a 47-day expedition to study the fauna and flora along central Africa's Congo river, organisers announced...
Whale poo fertilises ocean
A new study has revealed the important role of whales and krill in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, recycling iron that helps algae grow.
From the Streets to a Powerful State Perch
A conversation with Pete Grannis, the commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who was one of the 20 original signers of the Earth Day proclamation.
Austria to sign South Stream agreement
VIENNA, April 22 (UPI) -- The government of Austria plans to sign a weekend agreement with Moscow to take part in the South Stream natural gas pipeline, officials in...
Statoil announces platform turnarounds
STAVANGER, Norway, April 22 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil announced plans to shut down several oil and gas field installations in the North Sea this summer for maintenance.
Sierra Leone polio shots delayed by volcanic ash
(AP) -- The health ministry says a polio vaccination campaign in the West African nation of Sierra Leone is being delayed because of European flight problems caused by volcanic ash.
Iran defiantly kicks off oil expo
TEHRAN, April 22 (UPI) -- The 15th International Oil Exhibition kicked off Thursday in Tehran, depicting a "clear picture" of cooperation among participating countries, ministers said.
Earth Day 2010 grows a Google Doodle forest for its 30th birthday | Adam Vaughan
Google marks Earth Day with 'doodle', but has the green movement outgrown this worldwide celebration started in 1970Fire up Google today and you'll be greeted by the Google logo as a lush...
We were lucky we weren't wiped out
The volcanic ash cloud from Eyjafjallajokull has caused travel chaos and misery. But we were lucky. An eruption in the future could wipe out the human raceThe map is almost uncannily similar...
How airlines won battle for the skies
Heathrow airport opened to inbound flights with minutes to spare after 96 hours of test flights resulted in dealThousands of miles from Britain's ash-shrouded Heathrow airport, passengers on flight BA84 on Tuesday morning...
An Earth Day Pitch Raises Eyebrows
An environmental group distributes condoms -- made of latex, which does not easily decompose and is a source of litter -- to call attention to the perils of population growth.
Canada releasing more carcinogens than U.S.: report
A new report says Canadian companies in the Great Lakes basin are releasing nearly three times more cancer-causing pollutants into the air than American companies.
Good Bacteria Eat Bad Greenhouse Gas
Northwestern University are studying bacteria that might be able to tackle two environmental issues at once: leeching heavy metals from the soil while at the same time consuming the greenhouse...