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Gazprom backs 2015 start for South Stream
MOSCOW, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- The first deliveries of Russian natural gas through the South Stream pipeline for Europe are scheduled for late 2015, Russian energy company Gazprom confirmed. ...
Video: Arizona Cacti
This Sunday Morning nature piece takes you among the tall cactus of the Saguaro National Park outside Tucson Arizona.
Scientists study ash of Iceland eruption
LONDON, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- British researchers say their study of ash from the eruption of an Iceland volcano will yield clues to how the material spreads in the...
Saudi Aramco looks deeper into Ghawar
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- New technology to tap into porous rock formations in the Ghawar oil field in Saudi Arabia could expand production at the giant...
Oil spill response chief calls for third party to manage future disasters
The aim is to avoid public mistrust that ran high against the government and BP during the gulf catastrophe.Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, commander of the federal response to...
Senate's NASA Authorization Bill Headed for House Floor
The NASA authorization bill passed by the Senate last month will appear before the House floor Sept. 29, lawmakers say.
Segway owner dies after falling off river cliff
(AP) -- A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway has been found dead in a river in northern England after apparently falling off a...
London links climate to foreign policy
NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- British foreign policy is inextricably linked to tackling the challenges of climate change, the British foreign secretary said in New York. ...
Rare oasis of life found on floor of Yellowstone Lake
(PhysOrg.com) -- Montana State University researchers have discovered a rare oasis of life in the midst of hundreds of geothermal vents at the bottom of Yellowstone Lake.
Study finds brainstorming 'rules' can lead to real-world success in business settings
Researchers have long held that there are steps that can be taken to make brainstorming sessions more productive. New research from North Carolina State University finds that these recommendations actually...
World Cowpea Research Conference: Crop experts embrace legume prized for protein and resilience to hot, dry climates
A long neglected crop with the potential to halt hunger for millions in Africa, sustain the livestock revolution underway in developing countries, rejuvenate nutrient-sapped soils, and even feed astronauts on...
When Green Building Is Not Green Enough
Some energy and building experts say that the most popular efficiency standards, including the federal government's Energy Star building program, are not ambitious enough to tackle problems like global warming.
Que. blocks drilling in St. Lawrence Estuary
The Quebec government is imposing a moratorium on any oil or gas exploration in the fragile St. Lawrence Estuary, CBC/Radio-Canada has learned.
On Our Radar: The China-Russia Pipeline
President Dmitri A. Medvedev says the pipeline will help forge closer ties between the two nations.
Sports of The Times: It’s Not Too Early To Worry About Giants
With a season distinguished by uninspired play, player unrest and fan indifference, maybe it is time to panic.
Mining plan near Sequoia park divides region
Environmental and cultural interests battle economic needs in Fresno County dispute.A Mexican cement company's 100-year plan to blast gravel off a mountain at a scenic gateway to Sequoia and Kings...
Southland heat will continue, weather service says
Beaches are jammed as people seek relief from triple-digit temperatures. It's a departure welcomed by many after an unusually cool and foggy summer.Hot, dry weather in the Southland will continue...
Feature: Science, ‘sceptics’ and spin: framing the climate change debate
Alexendra de Blas investigates and details the role of scientists, deniers and the media in the public climate change debate.
Feature: Farming carbon
Adam Barclay writes about the hurdles of Australian farmers to generate carbon offset credits under the federal government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).
Can We Build in a Brighter Shade of Green?
Advocates of the passive-house standard for home design say it could greatly improve on America’s drafty houses. But it has caught on only in Europe.
Critic’s Notebook: In Arabian Desert, a Sustainable City Rises
Promoters of Masdar, a city being built near Abu Dhabi, say that it will be the first carbon-neutral city.
Thousands clear debris from the shore
Volunteers at 65 sites remove 50 tons of trash during the annual coastal cleanup day.On the surface, Redondo Beach Municipal Pier is the quintessential hot spot for California fishing. Every...
Bark beetles may kill trees, but that may not raise fire risk
A study in the Yellowstone region finds that the infestations actually reduced the risk of wildfire by thinning tree crowns. The bark beetle has spread across the West since the...
How global warming is aiding – and frustrating – archaeologists | Discover
From hunting gear to shoes, ancient artefacts once covered by ice are being unearthed in Norway. Now scientists face a race against time to preserve themArchaeologists have gained an unexpected benefit from global...
Calif. voters split on greenhouse gas law
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Most Californians say global warming is a serious issue but are split on an upcoming ballot measure about the state's pioneering climate law,...
Wildlife on the increase in Uganda parks
KAMPALA, Uganda, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The populations of animals in Uganda's national parks and game reserves have soared over the past decade, the Uganda Wildlife Authority says. ...
How heating our homes could help reduce climate change
In a series of reports to be presented at a major conference this week, scientists at The University of Manchester claim using sustainable wood and other biofuels could hold the...
Russia Far East hosts major tiger party ahead of summit
Every year on the last Sunday in September, Vladivostok turns orange with stripes. This year, as it hosts its annual Tiger Day on Sunday, Sept. 26th, the largest city in...