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Rising carbon snuffs coral
Coral researchers have found that crucial reef algae are very sensitive to raised CO2 levels - so reefs may be in trouble.
Giant Redwoods May Dry Out; Warming to Blame?
Some of the planet's tallest and longest-lived trees may be harmed by declining fog cover on California's coast, a new study suggests.
China's Sri Lanka port raises concern
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- China's construction of a new port in Sri Lanka and a Chinese admiral's suggestion Beijing build a naval base in the Gulf...
And Then There Were Five: New Inquiry Into Climate Science Unit
The Climate Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia (UEA) may by... [Read more]
An Overview of IPCC/Climategate Criticism
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has always had a highly polished reputation,... [Read more]
London awards license for gas storage
LONDON, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The British government awarded its first gas storage license to Gateway Gas Storage to store natural gas in salt caverns under the Irish Sea.
Climate change will lead to fewer traffic accidents
Climate change will lead to fewer traffic accidents in West Midlands, UK. Research from the University of Gothenburg estimates climate change to decrease the number of days with temperatures below...
India: no electricity prompts fire ritual
NEW DELHI, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Villagers of Kanugaon in northeast India marked 25 years without electricity on Sunday with a mock Hindu fire ritual to call attention to...
Fertiliser can offset heat for African farmers
African farmers can boost crop yields despite climate change if they invest in practices such as effective fertiliser use, says a study.
Urbanization, Global Trade Drive Deforestation, Study Says
A new study of most of the world's tropical land area indicates that urbanization and globalized agricultural trade have become the primary drivers of tropical deforestation, in stark contrast to...
Project targeting lithium in Bolivia
POTOSI, Bolivia, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia housing a new government project could produce at least 5.4 million tons of lithium, the...
Giant Food-brand party cookies recalled
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Giant Food LLC of Landover, Md., says it is voluntarily recalling its 24-ounce "Party Platter Cookies" because of a labeling error.
Scientists dispute climate sceptic's claim that US weather data is useless
Ex-weatherman Anthony Watts says many US weather stations produce unreliable data because they are located next to artificial heat – but a scientific analysis suggests that, if anything, such stations underestimate warmingIt appeared...
Rate of ocean acidification the fastest in 65 million years
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new model, capable of assessing the rate at which the oceans are acidifying, suggests that changes in the carbonate chemistry of the deep ocean may exceed anything...
Iran starts oil work in Caspian Sea
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Iran started drilling its first exploratory well in the Caspian Sea to search for oil in its territorial waters, executives announced.
Gazprom builds East Russia ties
MOSCOW, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Russian gas giant Gazprom met with Japanese executives to discuss bilateral ties to advance gas projects in eastern Russian, the energy monopoly announced.
Ashgabat revisits TAPI gas pipeline
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The government in Turkmenistan is interested in moving forward with a natural gas pipeline through Afghanistan to India, sources in Ashgabat said.
The climate crisis could be solved by courteous communication | Jerome Ravetz
Science could learn valuable lessons from politics on conflict resolutionUntil recently, we all knew about the climate. Aside from a few contrarians, scientists all agreed that we are in an unprecedented period of...
First footage of clouded leopard captured in Borneo
The Sundaland clouded leopard, a newly identified and little understood species of big cat in Borneo, has been filmed for the first time.
Fossils 'record past sea changes'
Fossilised coral in the Great Barrier Reef could help scientists understand how sea levels have changed since the last Ice Age.
At Shared Offices, How Green Is My Work Space
The green movement has taken hold in work spaces, whether with compost sorting in the office or as clusters of small environmental ventures.
Surf contest reminds bystanders of sea's power
(AP) -- The Mavericks Surf Contest was no day at the beach for participants or spectators. Unexpected waves breaking on shore Saturday swept dozens of spectators from their perches...
Novelties: Hospital-Clean Hands, Without All the Scrubbing
In the battle against harmful germs, researchers are studying room-temperature plasma gases as the next great disinfectants.
Radical new directions needed in food production to deal with climate change
Yields from some of the most important crops begin to decline sharply when average temperatures exceed about 30 degrees Celsius, or 86 Fahrenheit. Projections are that by the end of...
Bill Patzert: SoCal's weatherman
He works at JPL, but he's Southern California's go-to guy on the weather and the climate. ...
49 states dusted with snow; Hawaii's the holdout
(AP) -- Forget red and blue -- color America white. There was snow on the ground in 49 states Friday. Hawaii was the holdout.
Climate data 'not well organised'
The professor behind the Climategate affair, admits some of his decades-old weather data was not well enough organised.
Sea Caves Reveal Rapid Rise in Ancient Ocean Levels
Mallorca, Spain's largest island, is not just a desirable place for a Mediterranean vacation; it's also a treasure trove of the geologic record. That's thanks to coastal caves that precisely...