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Arctic could face warmer and ice-free conditions
There is increased evidence that the Arctic could face seasonally ice-free conditions and much warmer temperatures in the future...
AT&T is latest to end Tiger Woods sponsorship
(AP) -- AT&T Inc. said Thursday it would no longer sponsor Tiger Woods, joining Accenture in dropping support for the world's top golfer, who's taking a break from the...
Soils give clean look at past carbon dioxide
It could take less of the greenhouse gas to reach a particular level of warming.
"Blue Moon" to Shine on New Year's Eve
Howling at the full "blue moon" this New Year's Eve might be the most appropriate response: The popular definition is rooted in an editorial error, experts say.
Bangladesh tries to save lone coral island
Bangladesh has ordered a building freeze on its lone coral island in a bid to save its wildlife and natural beauty from a boom in construction fuelled by tourism, its...
Citizen scientists flock to annual bird count
This season marks the count's 110th year, making it the longest-running wildlife census on record and one that has contributed hugely to data about changing bird ranges linked to global...
New acoustic tools may reduce ship strikes on whales
Over the past decade, researchers have developed a variety of reliable real-time and archival instruments to study sounds made or heard by marine mammals and fish. These new sensors are...
ESPO eases transit burdens, Putin says
MOSCOW, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The inauguration of the East Siberia-Pacific Ocean oil pipeline eases the dependence on transit nations, the Russian prime minister said Tuesday.
Mine expansion sought in panther habitat
MIAMI, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Allowing the Seminole Tribe to expand a rock mine in Broward County would further threaten the endangered Florida panther, an environmental group said.
South Korea's emissions rise
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- South Korea's carbon dioxide emissions increased 2.9 percent -- totaling 620 million tons -- in 2007, the government announced Monday, Xinhua reports.
India eyes stake in Chinese gas pipeline
NEW DELHI, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- India's state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. and Gas Authority of India Ltd. could take a 12.5-percent stake in a Chinese gas pipeline...
Statoil dumps millions into Snorre field
STAVANGER, Norway, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- An $870 million investment in the infrastructure associated with the Snorre oil and gas field contributes to production goals in the North Sea,...
Sheep farmers still stuck under a Chernobyl cloud
Ever since radiation from Chernobyl rained down on the UK 23 years ago, sales of sheep in affected areas have been restricted. But frustrated farmers now claim the meat is safe – and...
Electric Jet Planes Proposed
Researchers say a significant increase in the power-to-weight ratio of such a setup needs to occur.
Southern Africa links water research expertise
A network aims to pool knowledge on water resource management among research centres in southern Africa.
Climate Wizard makes large databases of climate information visual, accessible
A Web tool that generates color maps of projected temperature and precipitation changes using 16 of the world's most prominent climate-change models is being demonstrated in Copenhagen, Denmark, in conjunction...
Mystery solved: How fine particulates are formed in the air
Particulates make us ill, and particulates affect the climate. The direct combustion of wood and other fuels is only partially responsible for producing fine particulates – the rest evolve from...
Russia seeks to double Azeri gas intake
MOSCOW, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Russia is planning to double its intake of natural gas from Azerbaijan in a potential challenge to European efforts to engage the Eurasian nation...
Pressure rises to stop antibiotics in agriculture
(AP) -- The mystery started the day farmer Russ Kremer got between a jealous boar and a sow in heat.
By Degrees: Turning Emissions Disclosure Into a Business Virtue
The Carbon Disclosure Project tracks the carbon dioxide emissions generated by industry and persuades some companies to change policies before governments step in.
Couple stranded 3 days after GPS leads them astray
(AP) -- A Nevada couple letting their SUV's navigation system guide them through the high desert of Eastern Oregon got stuck in snow for three days when the GPS...
Pro-Kurdish riots grip southern Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Pro-Kurdish demonstrators clashed with riot police in southeast Turkey following an uproar over the arrest of backers of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party.
Rain harvesting saves Tucson water
TUCSON, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Tucson's push to use rainwater to meet landscaping needs could serve as a model for dry regions throughout the nation, Arizona environmentalists said.
Iran taps into Turkmen gas
SARAKHS, Iran, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Iranian officials attended the launch for the connection of a natural gas pipeline in Iran to tap reserves in neighboring Turkmenistan.
Japanese researcher unveils 'hummingbird robot'
Japanese researchers said Monday they had developed a "hummingbird robot" that can flutter around freely in mid-air with rapid wing movements.
As the World Churns
(PhysOrg.com) -- "Terra firma." It's Latin for "solid Earth." Most of the time, at least from our perspective here on the ground, Earth seems to be just that: solid. Yet...
Scientists argue for a new type of climate target
In order to avoid dangerous consequences for the earth's ecosystems, global emissions must peak around 2015, and they need to be cut by half between the peak and 2030, according...
Video: A New Green Idea
One of the country's biggest electric utilities has received federal stimulus money for a pioneering project aimed at cutting harmful gas emissions before they pollute the planet. Cynthia Bowers has...