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Japan seeks solutions for rare earth curb

12 years ago from UPI

TOKYO, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Japan aims to curb its reliance on China for rare earth minerals particularly after China abruptly halted rare earth shipments to Japan in recent...

UK town using fuel from human waste

12 years ago from Physorg

(PhysOrg.com) -- A town in Oxfordshire has become the first in the UK to have biomethane gas generated from human waste piped to their homes for gas central heating and...

Scotland calls for regional fishing effort

12 years ago from UPI

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- All coastal states in the North Sea community must adhere to management plans to preserve fish stocks, the Scottish government said.

'Hot water' life found in Wyoming lake

12 years ago from UPI

BOZEMAN, Mont., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- A rare oasis of life has been found among geothermal vents in Wyoming's Yellowstone Lake, the first such discovery in a freshwater system,...

Global warming 'accelerating' climate

12 years ago from UPI

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- More fresh water is flowing into the world's oceans every year from more frequent and extreme storms linked to global warming, U.S. scientists...

Arctic sea ice extent falls to third-lowest extent; downward trend persists

12 years ago from Physorg

This September, Arctic sea ice extent was the third-lowest in the satellite record, falling below the extent reached last summer. The lowest- and second-lowest extents occurred in 2007 and 2008....

TRMM satellite sees tropical moisture bring heavy rain, flooding to US East Coast

12 years ago from Science Blog

A deep, stationary trough of low pressure parked over the Ohio and Tennessee valleys west of the Appalachians drew a steady stream of tropical moisture, including the remnants of Tropical...

£19bn to dismantle North Sea rigs

12 years ago from BBC News: Science & Nature

The cost of dismantling North Sea oil and gas platforms is forecast to reach £19bn over the next 30 years.

Why George Osborne sounds like Margaret Thatcher in the 1970s | Aditya Chakrabortty

12 years ago from The Guardian - Science

The chancellor's 'crowding out' idea is an old one - and it didn't work first time aroundOf course, what you're meant to say about this government is how new it all seems....

Ship sewage banned in Baltic Sea

12 years ago from

Ferries and cruise ships operating in the Baltic Sea carry approximately 80 million passengers each year. The waste water produced in these vessels is currently estimated to contain 460 tons...

Climate Video Gets a Thumbs Down From Critics

12 years ago from NY Times Science

Barely one minute into a short video by 10:10, a British climate advocacy group, two porcelain-skinned middle schoolers named Phillip and Tracy are deliberately blown up by their teacher. Their...

Rinsing Your Vegetables

12 years ago from NY Times Health

Scientists have found some effective household measures that can eliminate germs and pesticides from fruits and vegetables.

Journey into China's 'climate cave'

12 years ago from BBC News: Science & Nature

Chinese scientists have been analysing new data gathered from a cave in the Taihang mountains, which appears to show that man-made global warming could be having a significant effect on...

Climate Group Regrets Shock Film Tactic

12 years ago from NY Times Science

The leader of the group that commissioned a film blowing up kids to save the climate apologizes.

Toxic pollution falling on Puget Sound, Washington State, US, much less than expected

12 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have found that the rates of pollution falling from the sky onto Washington state's Puget Sound are far lower -- some by as much as 99 percent -- than...

Saving tropical forests: Value their carbon and improve farming technology

12 years ago from Physorg

In a warming 21st century, tropical forests will be at risk from a variety of threats, especially the conversion to cropland to sustain a growing population. A new report this...

How to avert a global water crisis

12 years ago from News @ Nature

A dearth of data on water resources is holding up improved management practices.

Cairngorms park boundary extended

12 years ago from BBC News: Science & Nature

The southern boundary of the Cairngorms National Park is extended by a fifth to include parts of Perthshire.

KRG official: Iraq can fill Nabucco

12 years ago from UPI

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Northern Iraq has enough gas to fill the European Union-backed Nabucco pipeline project, a Kurdish official said. ...

A Science Policy Webinar: Wetlands Function and Response to Extreme Events

12 years ago from Newswise - Scinews

On Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm (EDT), a Wetlands Webinar discussing the value of wetlands in serving as a buffering system to the impacts of extreme events...

On Our Radar: White House Climate Battles

12 years ago from NY Times Science

How missed chances and tepid support from Obama administration insiders helped thwart climate legislation.

When Sweet Treats Go Bad: Food Science Experts Offer Advice on the Shelf Life of Candy

12 years ago from Newswise - Scinews

According to Kansas State University food experts, the shelf life of candy varies depending on the type of candy, packaging and storage conditions.

Macedonia lobbies for South Stream role

12 years ago from UPI

SKOPJE, Macedonia, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Macedonia could emerge to play a role in Russia's plans to build the South Stream gas pipeline through southern Europe, the country's finance...

A 'Pretty Edgy' Climate Campaign

12 years ago from NY Times Science

A climate campaign blows up schoolkids in a video aimed at attracting supporters.

Moscow: Nord Stream a diplomatic bridge

12 years ago from UPI

MOSCOW, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Moscow said the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline through the Baltic Sea to Germany is a sign of growing European ties. ...

Europe ups response to Pakistani floods

12 years ago from UPI

BRUSSELS, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- With more than 20 million people affected by the floods in Pakistan, the European Commission said it was doubling the funds for relief efforts. ...

What lies beneath: Study examines sediment movement during floods in rivers

12 years ago from Physorg

Food disasters in many parts of the world have brought into sharp focus new research spearheaded by the University of Leicester on the behaviour of rivers during periods of high...

Losing The Competitive Edge

12 years ago from C&EN

Science Funding: Report says increased federal support is necessary for research, education.