Latest science news in Earth & Climate
Oil Spill May Spur Action on Energy, Probably Not on Climate
Despite anger in Washington over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, energy and climate change legislation appears to be a long way from approval.
Critics Slam New Climate Change Proposal In Bonn
Developing Nations, Environmentalists Not Impressed With New Climate Change Proposal In Bonn
Video: Burning BP Oil
Mark Strassmann reports from inside the "burn box," a field of fire on the Gulf of Mexico where officials are hoping to lessen the amount of British Petroleum oil from...
Mountain bird climate survival studied
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 11 (UPI) -- U.S. biologists say they've determined the extinction risk for mountain birds due to global warming is greatest for species occupying a narrow...
Huge Oil Plumes Confirmed, But Effects Remain Unknown
Researchers have confirmed that two large plumes in the Gulf of Mexico consist, as...
Depressing: Oil Spilled To Date Could Power 38,000 Cars For a Year
As of today, Wednesday, June 9, the oil spewing from the Deepwater Horizon well could have powered 38,000 cars, 3,400 trucks and 1,800 ships for a full year, according to...
Large majority of Americans still believe in global warming, Stanford poll finds
Three out of four Americans believe that the Earth has been gradually warming as the result of human activity and want the government to institute regulations to stop it, according...
A Long Journey to Vietnam
After traveling for 45 hours to Hue, Vietnam, from New York, Dr. Sterling prepares a presentation on primates.
One of World's Most Pristine Coral Reefs Revealed
Pristine coral reef revealed in Pacific Ocean.
Warmest May ever in some N.E. states
WASHINGTON, June 9 (UPI) -- Meteorologists say Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont this year each averaged their warmest spring season on record.
Spectacular Moon Photo Caught Over Chile
The huge full moon setting in the high Chilean desert dominates a spectacular new photo caught in Chile.
On Our Radar: 'Coast Is Clear,' Says Governor
Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi calls for further offshore drilling and says the threat to his state's waterfront is exaggerated by the media.
Underwater Survey Finds Volume of Oil Unprecedented 'in Human History'
Oil Flowing From the Deepwater Horizon Well There's been a lot of rather vague back and forth regarding the magnitude of the Gulf oil leak -- it's worse than the Exxon Valdez,...
First Beehives from Biblical Israel Discovered
Recently discovered beehives from ancient Israel 3,000 years ago appear to be the oldest evidence for beekeeping ever found, scientists reported.
Water crisis fuels Yemen's many woes
SANAA, Yemen, June 9 (UPI) -- Two people were killed recently in a dispute over water rights in Yemen where extreme water scarcity is arguably the violence-plagued country's greatest...
Why Wait for a Climate Bill, GE Argues
With climate legislation in limbo, GE argues that the federal government should pour money into tactical planning for carbon capture.
North Sea at risk from oil industry
BRUSSELS, June 9 (UPI) -- A disaster like the Deepwater Horizon in European waters would be devastating for the North Sea, a non-governmental organization warns.
Ashgabat wants energy ties with Europe
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, June 9 (UPI) -- Ashgabat is eager to start negotiations to solidify a long-term energy partnership with Europe, the Turkmen Foreign Ministry said.
BP Says Income From Saved Oil Will Restore Habitat
BP resolves questions about the fate of the oil it is now salvaging in large amounts from its wrecked seabed well.
With warming, some commercial fish may boom and bust
Higher temps in Arctic waters might be good for some species but not for others
Seaglider returns with data
An seaglider has returned from its first successful deployment in the Southern Ocean, returning with valuable ocean and climate data.
Arctic Ice June 2010 - Update
Arctic Ice June 2010 - Update This is an update to my article Arctic Ice June 2010, part of my ongoing series of articles about the Arctic. The NSIDC ice extent graph...
NASA Icebreaker Voyage To Probe Climate Change Impact On Arctic
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's first dedicated oceanographic field campaign goes to sea June 15 to take an up-close look at how changing conditions in the Arctic are affecting the ocean's chemistry...
What caused the Leamington tornado? UWO professor has a theory
(PhysOrg.com) -- Weather experiments conducted by a University of Western Ontario professor and his research team may hold clues to what caused the violent winds that hit Leamington, Ontario earlier...
Remember the Copenhagen Accord?
So far, 133 nations have decided to "associate" with the Copenhagen accord, which sets some rather ill-defined goals for reducing greenhouse emissions and helping poorer nations adapt to anticipated changes...
White House Threatens to Veto Move to Thwart E.P.A.
The White House has threatened to veto a congressional move to block the E.P.A. from regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
Why Would I Sign Up for a 'Bronze' Plan?
Subsidies will vary not just by household income, but also by plan offerings in a given geographical area.
Monckton's climate denial is a gift
Monckton repeatedly exposes the shallow fallacy of climate denial, dragging down those stupid enough to believe him• Monckton takes scientist to brink of madness• Viscount Monckton, another fallen idol of climate denial The...