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Sea ice in the Arctic not recovering: Another critical minimum forecast
A critical minimum for Arctic sea ice can again be expected for late summer 2010, according to new projections by researchers in Germany.
Asian Carp Find Worries Great Lakes Fishermen
Lone 20-Pounder Discovered Past Electric Barriers Designed to Keep Invasive Species From Starving Out Popular Sport Fish
Agriculture's next revolution -- perennial grain -- within sight
Earth-friendly perennial grain crops, which grow with less fertilizer, herbicide, fuel, and erosion than grains planted annually, could be available in two decades, according to researchers. Perennial grains would be...
Pictures: Gulf Oil Coats Popular Florida Beach
Thick pools of oil washed ashore on Pensacola Beach Wednesday, prompting officials to close a stretch of the famous white sands, according to news reports. ...
How Quakes Deform the Earth's Crust
Radar images of the deformation in Earth's surface caused by an earthquake in Baja, Mexico on April 4.
5.0 Magnitude Canadian Earthquake Felt in U.S.
Homes and Businesses Shaken From Ottawa Capital to West Virginia; No Injuries or Damage Reported
Halt to Dredging Pits Louisiana Against U.S.
A dispute over where sand can safely be removed from Louisiana's tattered Chandeleur Islands has led to a halt in dredging for material to build berms to protect the coast...
Higher wetland methane emissions caused by climate warming 40,000 years ago
40,000 years ago rapid warming led to an increase in methane concentration. The culprit for this increase has now been identified. Mainly wetlands in high northern latitudes caused the methane...
Welfare recipients withdrew $1.8 million from casino ATMs
California welfare recipients withdrew more than $1.8 million in taxpayer cash on casino floors between October 2009 and May 2010, state officials said Thursday.
Scientists question EPA estimates of greenhouse gas emissions
MADISON, WI, June, 2010 — The approach the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses to estimate greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural anaerobic lagoons that treat manure contains...
Climate 411
A scientific group creates a resource for journalists seeking accurate information on climate science.
Buildings in Canada earthquake-ready: experts
The central and eastern regions of Canada are in good shape when it comes to the earthquake-resistance of their buildings despite the shake-up the regions received Wednesday, say experts.
4.0 earthquake strikes California border region
A 4.0 earthquake rattled the California-Mexico border Thursday, likely the latest of thousands of aftershocks from the Easter Sunday earthquake that rocked Mexicali.
Climate change complicates plant diseases of the future
Human-driven changes in the earth's atmospheric composition are likely to alter plant diseases of the future. Researchers are studying the impact of elevated carbon dioxide, elevated ozone and higher atmospheric...
Iraq drives to boost oil infrastructure
BAGHDAD, June 24 (UPI) -- Iraq has been criticized for being too ambitious in its drive to quadruple its oil production over the next 6-7 years, but the Oil...
Assessing Swimming Pools' Environmental Cost
Environmental Impact: Pools can use five to six times more water and energy in arid climates than in more-temperate places.
Left or right? Early clues to soccer penalty kicks revealed
In the split second before foot meets ball, a soccer player's body betrays whether a penalty kick will go left or right, according to recent research in cognitive science. The...
Ecological change in the abyss — the Amperima event
Even in the dark abyss of the deep ocean animal communities can undergo rapid, widespread and radical changes. Scientists at the National Oceanography Centre are at the forefront of...
Wireless ocean monitoring in the Artic
Three years ago the idea emerged of a wireless network of sensors to monitor the Arctic regions of the ocean. Today, the theory behind the concept has been tested and...
Canadian Lake Helps Scientists Refine Alien Life-Hunting Skills
Scientists and astronauts will use single-seater submarines to dive into Canada's Pavilian Lake to practice hone life-hunting skills for use on other planets.
Why Finding Lithium in Afghanistan Is a Big Deal, Even If It Never Leaves the Ground
Lithium Evaporation Pond Part of SQM's operations on the Salar de Atacama in northern Chile Seth FletcherLithium is cheap and widely available, so why do we care about a new resource in...
On Our Radar: BP's New Face
Robert Dudley, BP's new face for the oil spill cleanup effort in the gulf, dives right into controversy, calling criticism of BP a "rush to justice" on his first day...
Kabul exploring mineral mining options
KABUL, Afghanistan, June 24 (UPI) -- Afghanistan is looking for Indian and Chinese investors to help develop giant mineral deposits in the country, officials said. ...
Sunday Times throws scientific caution to wind with 'Amazongate' hatchet job | George Monbiot
The IPCC's assertion on Amazon forests has been vindicated, but its accusers insist on continuing to peddle inaccuracies• Roy Greenslade: Sunday Times apologises for climate story• Forests expert officially complains about 'distorted' articleIt's...
Coast Guard to investigate command structure on Deepwater Horizon
Rear Adm. Kevin Cook tells a House panel that the agency will review whether having the drilling manger in charge rather than the sea captain caused confusion when problems arose. A top...
Hot rocks fire up energy from the depths
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at Newcastle University have completed the first phase of a giant central heating system that will harness heat from deep underground.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the San Andreas Fault
A geology scientist seeks to understand how faults slip and the landscape is sculpted.
L.A. city attorney seeks injunction against 'MTA' tagging crew
City prosecutors filed for a civil court injunction Wednesday to stop the activities of the Metro Transit Assassins tagging crew known for a massive, quarter-mile-long graffiti "bomb" of...