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Alaska judge impedes plans for oil and gas drilling in the Arctic
The federal ruling states that the Interior Department violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to adequately consider the environmental ramifications of the proposal. ...
In U.S. Senate, Climate Change Bill Dies With a Whimper
Climate Change Legislation President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Blake Jones, a solar energy company CEO, check out solar panels at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Obama signed the...
Science article has implications for all rapidly developing fields
Global climate change and other fast-developing scientific fields can take a cue from a prolonged process that eventually led to a workable compromise regarding the release of new data by...
EPA hears from gas drillers, angry Pa. residents
(AP) -- Federal researchers studying a natural gas drilling technique that involves blasting chemical-laced water into the ground got an earful from residents who say it's poisoning them and...
Video: Fast Draw: Air Conditioning
During these dog days of summer, Mitch Butler and Josh Landis of "The Fast Draw" team take an inside look at air conditioning.
Death Does Not Deter Jellyfish Sting
After the tentacles of a dead jellyfish stung about 150 beachgoers in Rye, N.H., the remains of the culprit ended up in a trash bag.
Report finds bioenergy production can expand across Africa without displacing food
Crops can be produced for bioenergy on a significant scale in west, eastern and southern Africa without doing damage to food production or natural habitats, according to a report produced...
Survey of arctic routes seen as critical
WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- A warming arctic climate could open up faster and more efficient sea travel routes but bring a risk of maritime "traffic jams," experts say. ...
New world endurance record set in video gaming
Yes, we've been to the moon, split the atom, sailed a balloon around the planet, so the next great feat of humanity had to be nothing less than playing a...
Huge Turnout for E.P.A. Fracking Hearing
At a hotel ballroom in southwestern Pennsylvania, nearly 1,000 stakeholders gathered for a public meeting convened by the E.P.A. as it prepares to investigate the drilling practices used in the...
Group warns of water shortages by 2050
WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- Global warming will cause a risk of water shortages in two-thirds of U.S. counties by 2050, an environmental group warns. ...
There's a hole in this possible earthquake pattern
As University of California at Davis physicist and geologist John Rundle ponders the map of recent California earthquakes, he sees visions of a doughnut even Homer J. Simpson wouldn't like.
As Climate Bill Falters, Steve Schneider Might Have Counseled Optimism
Seeing the official downfall for the year of any climate legislation in Congress—a development...
Ancient Ocean Acidification Intimates Long Recovery from Climate Change
Single-cell life-forms thrive throughout the world's oceans--and have for hundreds of millions of years. Tiny varieties known as calcareous nanoplankton build exuberant, microscopic shells --resembling wagon wheels, fishlike scales,...
Storm Headed for the Gulf Spill Could Delay Final Fix
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, have designated an atmospheric disturbance...
Arctic Ice July - Update #4
Arctic Ice July - Update #4 Once again my focus is on Nares Strait. This time I want to show how glaciers can be affected indirectly by sea ice. There are two...
Seismic test plan for Lancaster Sound unchanged
Natural Resources Canada has not revised its plans for seismic testing in Lancaster Sound, despite promises to do so after Inuit opposed the project during Arctic community consultations.
CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus
(AP) -- U.S. health officials say a fungus usually found in the tropics has taken root in the Pacific Northwest and has been blamed for at least 60 illnesses...
Stop the Sand Berms, Scientists Plead
"Please understand that this kind of brute force engineering would cause drastic changes to the coast," scientists tell the Coast Guard.
Indonesia seeks Montara leak compensation
JAKARTA, July 22 (UPI) -- Indonesia's president said he would seek compensation from PTTEP Australasia for fishermen in his country whose livelihoods were affected by last year's Montara oil...
Pristine Impact Crater Discovered in Egypt Desert
What may be the best-preserved small impact crater on Earth was recently discovered in the remote Egyptian desert, scientists announced Thursday.
Indoor Living and the Global Greenhouse
As humanity shifts ever more to an indoor lifestyle, what steps can be taken to cut energy demand?
Another well yields oil in Brazil's Campos basin
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 22 (UPI) -- Another exploratory oil well in Brazil's Campos Basin has yielded hydrocarbon resources, contributing to a potential rise in the Latin American country's...
Researchers Model Personal Pollution Exposure
People's diet, not their local environment, best determines their pollutant loads, study concludes.
Climate unit's funding suspended
Climate scientists in a row over leaked emails have funding of £131,0000 suspended by the US government.
Spill Commission Hires Counsel
An independent inquiry enlists a lawyer who represented George Bush in the Florida recount battle.
Syria explores use of landfill gas
DAMASCUS, Syria, July 22 (UPI) -- Extracting methane from landfills in Syria will help the country cut its greenhouse gas emissions substantially, environmental affairs official said. ...
Puerto Rico unveils green energy strategy
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 22 (UPI) -- The government of Puerto Rico needs to march toward energy diversification to get deal with its over-reliance on oil for electricity,...