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Not-So-Permafrost: Big Thaw of Arctic Soil May Unleash Runaway Warming
"Drunken" trees listing wildly, cracked highways and sinkholes--all are visible signs of thawing Arctic permafrost. When this frozen soil warms, it releases carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases as...
Seaweeds wage war on corals
The world's struggling coral reefs now have a new challenge to overcome - seaweeds are releasing chemicals that prevent them from recovering, research has found.
European Cargo Ship Departs Space Station
Europe's space station cargo ship Jules Verne undocked late Friday.
Palin Said Apt To "Cut, Kill, Dig, Drill"
Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential running mate, has had frequent run-ins with environmentalists.
Industry Groups Sue Over Polar Bear Rule
Groups representing the oil and gas, mining, and manufacturing industries asked a federal judge to ensure that laws protecting polar bears were not used to block projects in Alaska.
In Olympic Wake, Beijing Sees Clear Air
A massive effort to clear up the skies over Beijing for the Olympics paid off with China's capital seeing its cleanest air in a decade, the city's environmental authority said.
PM pledges listeriosis probe
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised an independent investigation will be launched into the deadly outbreak of listeriosis that sparked a nationwide recall of meat products.
African crop yields benefit from 'pinch' of fertiliser
A technique using small doses of fertiliser — pioneered by African scientists — is increasing crop yields on the continent.
Law holding back carbon trading
A Queensland researcher has found that future carbon trading schemes could be seriously undermined by the lack of adequate legal reform.
Students making sustainable changes
Students are all action when it comes to the environment - over three quarters have tried to reduce their greenhouse emissions, a New South Wales' study has found.
Feature: Australias next top models
Climate change is a hot topic. University of Technology Sydney researchers are changing the parameters of the global debate by refining models for predicting change.
Cooling oceans helped biodiversity
There was a link between cooling oceans and increasing biodiversity 500 million years ago, according to research on a group of tiny fossils.
Spring ice keeps krill alive
Rising water temperatures could threaten Antarctic krill, as research has found that their survival is dependent on spring-time growth of sea ice algae.
Environment: Solar plants in deserts could yield water and crops
Vast greenhouse installations using sea water could turn deserts into lush patches of vegetation
Earth Hotter Now Than in Past 2,000 Years, Study Says
New temperature measurements back up a controversial 1998 study that suggested global warming is not mainly due to natural variability.
Bye Gustav, Hello Hanna, Ike, Josephine
As Gustav fades in Louisiana and Texas, forecasters are watching three new storms in the Atlantic.
'Fresh from the Dairy' sandwiches recalled
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of 812 Fresh from the Deli-brand American Sub sandwiches because of possible contamination.
Train Safety: Season Of Mists And Leaves On The Line
The season of mists, mellow fruitfulness, and leaves on the line is almost upon us. But, scientists have discovered that rather than blaming the train companies, passengers suffering annual delays...
How Hot Is the Yellowstone Hotspot?
Yellowstone National Park's hotspot, which powers the park's famous geysers, is tepid at best, according to a new study.
Venus: Global Structure Of Winds And Clouds Have Been Mapped
Venus is a planet similar in size to the Earth. Nevertheless, it is quite different in other aspects. On the one hand, it spins very slowly on its axis, taking...
Middle East climate predictions 'less certain'
A study finds that predictions of climate change induced water shortages in the Middle East are not as certain as previously thought.
Andean countries to reduce impact of glacial melting
Andean countries have launched a four-year, US$22 million plan to reduce the impact of climate change on glaciers.
Björn Lomborg and Gary Yohe: The climate change debate is not the place for hyperbole and hysteria; it's time to move on
Björn Lomborg and Gary Yohe: The climate change debate, while very public and very political, is not the place for hyperbole and hysteria; it's time to move on
Caribbean resorts need to be carbon-neutral
The growth in the number of tourists jetting off from UK airports to Caribbean holiday resorts is likely to be effected by policies to tackle climate change, according to an...
U.S. union rates up substantially in 2008 for first time since 1970s, study shows
Buoyed by a rising tide in California in general and Southern California in particular, U.S. unionization levels rose substantially this year, defying a decades-long trend of decline, according to a...
Hurricane Hanna Not Moving Much Near North of the Caicos Islands
Tropical Storm Hanna has virtually parked herself north of the Caicos Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, continuing to bring residents heavy rains and winds. A tropical storm warning remains in...
World's glaciers facing huge threat: UN
The United Nations said Monday that swathes of mountain ranges worldwide risk losing their glaciers by the end of the century if global warming continues at its projected rate.
Guardian Daily: hurricane dampens Republicans; and Sir Simon rattles Liverpool
New Orleans and the Republicans await the hurricane and Simon Rattle goes home to Liverpool