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88 pollutants detected in Madrid's rivers
A team of researchers from IMDEA, the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies, and the University of Almeria has confirmed the presence of 88 pollutants in river waters in the region...
IPCC Procedures Probed
Climate Change: Panel chairman describes how error about Himalayan glaciers' melting ended up in 2007 report.
Walkerton marks 10th anniversary of tragedy
The town of Walkerton, Ont., marks the 10th anniversary Sunday of the tainted water tragedy that killed seven people in the spring of 2000.
Ivy can protect old walls
The received wisdom that ivy destroys buildings has been overturned by a new study. Researchers analyzed the effects of ivy growing on buildings in five different parts of England and...
Rise in immigration may help explain drop in violent crimes
During the 1990s, immigration reached record highs and crime rates fell more precipitously than at any time in U.S. history. And cities with the largest increases in immigration between 1990...
Video: Backlash Against Green Movement
Katie Couric speaks with rainforest advocate Trudie Styler, about the backlash against the green movement.
Google CEO: No Worries on China
Eric Schmidt Tells Shareholders That China Operations Remain Stable After Censorship Tussle
Archaeology Could Benefit From Computer Modeling
Writing in American Antiquity, researchers from Arizona State University and North Carolina State University say archaeologists can use computational modeling to study the long-term effects of varying land use practices...
Scientists measure impact of volcanic ash on ocean biology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from the University of Southampton are investigating the impact of ash from the Icelandic volcano eruption on ocean biology.
Isle of Mann bees to aid Britain
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, May 14 (UPI) -- The Isle of Mann is sending 12 healthy queen bees to England to see if they can rejuvenate a bee population...
India plans gas pipeline talks in Tehran
NEW DELHI, May 14 (UPI) -- New Delhi will raise concerns about prices for natural gas from a proposed natural gas pipeline during a weekend visit to Tehran, officials...
Recycling of electronic items a 'success story' with footnotes
Electronics in the U.S. are being recycled in record numbers as more states require it and more companies collect and even pay for discarded items, but the gains come with...
Unravelling the mercury mystery
Traditional or country foods such as Arctic char and beluga whale skin are an important source of nutrition and an integral part of the culture among Inuit in Canada's north....
Gulf Oil Disaster May Cast Long and Costly Economic Shadow
The Gulf Coast states face long-lasting devastation to tourism, local businesses, fishing industries and ecology.
Statoil posts new Norwegian Sea find
STAVANGER, Norway, May 14 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil announced it uncovered a small commercial gas discovery near the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea.
U.S. Democrats seek to block OCS drilling
WASHINGTON, May 14 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in states on the Western U.S. coast introduced a measure that would prohibit oil and gas exploration in U.S. waters of the Pacific...
N.S. coastal development raises alarm
The construction of a home on a fragile, rocky shore near Nova Scotia's Martinique Beach Provincial Park has prompted calls for a moratorium on development.
East Africa seeks more Nile water
Seven East African states are due to sign an agreement to give them more of the River Nile's water, sparking anger in Egypt.
Thai troops fire on protesters
The unrest plunges the nation deeper into political uncertainty, threatening the country's economy and tourism industry. ...
China says Internet fully restored in Xinjiang
(AP) -- China's riot-torn western region of Xinjiang said it fully restored the Internet on Friday, 10 months after shutting down access over allegations that agitators used the Web...
Calculations of Gulf Spill Volume Are Questioned
The government and BP used improper measuring techniques, scientists and environmental groups say.
Kurds urge U.S. intervention to end Iraq stalemate
Qubad Talabani, the Kurdish region's representative in Washington, says the U.S. must 'look out for its interests' to ensure Iraq has a stable, democratic government.
New Research Describes High Lead in New Orleans Prior to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita
While studying the environmental impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, recent Texas Tech University-led research has discovered high concentrations of lead in the poorest and oldest parts of New Orleans.
Cleaning Up The Gulf Oil Spill
Response teams use multiple techniques, including a new one, to try to protect coastal wetlands.
Search for robbery suspects spurs closure of 405 Freeway in Long Beach area
The search for three bank-robbery suspects involved in a police pursuit and an officer-involved shooting has spurred the closure of a portion of the 405 Freeway in the Long Beach...
Rising CO2 levels threaten crops and food quality
Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide interfere with plants` ability to convert nitrate into protein and could threaten food quality, according to a new study by researchers at the University...
Sterilizing, not killing, weeds suggested
WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Agriculture Department scientists say using herbicides to sterilize instead of killing weedy grasses might be more economical and environmentally sound.
Pictures: Patagonia to Be Drowned by Dams?
A massive hydroelectric plan may dam Patagonia's wild rivers and cut a powerline path long enough to stretch from Maine to Florida. Chile needs energy, but conservationists warn...