Latest science news in Earth & Climate
Why coral reefs face a catastrophic future
Destroyed by rising carbon levels, acidity, pollution, algae, bleaching and El Niño, coral reefs require a dramatic change in our
Canada expands deli meats recall
OTTAWA, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall issued earlier this week concerning possibly tainted deli meats has been expanded nationally.
Bioavailable contaminants come from the Exxon Valdez oil catastrophe
Contaminants from natural coal deposits in the Gulf of Alaska are not easily bioavailable, unlike the crude oil from the Exxon Valdez tanker catastrophe. This clearly disproves the theory that...
Shrinking Bylot Island glaciers tell story of climate change
The U.S. Geological Survey has released the results of a long-term study of key glaciers in western North America, reporting this month that glacial shrinkage is rapid and accelerating and...
Restoring The Ecology Can Boost The Economy
New research shows that ecological restoration in areas of environmental degradation can help reverse global biodiversity losses, as well as promoting recovery of ecosystem services. However the research also showed...
CALIFORNIA FIRE PHOTOS: Blaze Rages Near Los Angeles
The so-called Station Fire doubled in size Sunday night, threatening thousands of L.A.-area residences and a historic observatory.
Feature: Fireproof concrete made from ash
The dregs of coal fired power plants can be used to develop the concrete of the future - fireproof, cheap and eco-friendly.
Some Chef Pierre-brand pies are recalled
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of Chef Pierre-brand lemon meringue pies because of a labeling error.
Air pollution is reducing the amount of rain in China
Air pollution in eastern China during the last 50 years has led to a reduction in the amount of light rainfall of almost a quarter. This is revealed by an...
Environmentalists Stumble in Climate Fight
Washington Post: Energy Lobby Intensifies Campaign Against Climate Change Bill in Senate
UN seeks better data on hurricanes, droughts
(AP) -- The United Nations opened talks Monday on setting up a better weather surveillance system worldwide so all nations can get earlier, more accurate warnings about hurricanes, droughts...
Will iron help ease restless legs?
Would taking an iron supplement ease symptoms of restless legs syndrome? I was part of a study where I had either an iron infusion or a placebo.
Climate trouble may be bubbling up in far north
(AP) -- Only a squawk from a sandhill crane broke the Arctic silence - and a low gurgle of bubbles, a watery whisper of trouble repeated in countless spots...
UN meeting: help nations adapt to global warming
(AP) -- As nations negotiate tough decisions on cutting greenhouse gases, the United Nations is holding a separate conference on coping with more floods, droughts and other effects of...
How Cities Mimic Life: Megacities Breathe, Consume Energy, Excrete Wastes And Pollute
A scientific trend to view the world's biggest cities as analogous to living, breathing organisms is fostering a deep new understanding of how poor air quality in megacities can harm...
Clash in Alabama Over Tennessee Coal Ash
The dumping of coal ash in a poor, mostly black county has generated a debate over revenue versus safety.
Feds to reconsider protecting mountain plovers
(AP) -- Federal officials will reconsider whether a bird that breeds in Colorado and neighboring states and summers in California should be protected.
WWF welcomes fading of Europe's incandescent glow
WWF welcomes the ban on inefficient incandescent light bulbs, coming into effect in the EU from 1 September, but it says that equally energy wasting light bulbs like standard halogens...
Giant piranha found in Devon river
Environment Agency workers shocked to find ferocious fish – believed to have been a pet – floating in river Torridge A giant piranha – the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world –...
Computer model documents the history of the West Antarctic ice sheet
(PhysOrg.com) -- One major threat of planetary warming is the melting of the great polar ice sheets, and the resulting rise in global sea level. Particularly worrisome to researchers is...
Climate protection 'to cost more'
Protecting societies against impacts of climate change will be much more expensive than the UN believes, a study concludes.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce seeks trial on global warming
The business lobby, hoping to fend off potentially sweeping emission limits, wants the EPA to hold a 'Scopes'-like hearing on the evidence that climate change is man-made. ...
Science Briefing
Countless dog coats rely on three genes / Nitrous oxide now a top threat to ozone layer / Minority groups may be more susceptible to H1N1 flu / Climate change...
Eyeless creature found inside undersea tunnel
A previously unknown species of an eyeless crustacean was discovered lurking inside a lava tube beneath the seafloor.
Computer program helps decode ancient texts
An ancient, indecipherable text from the Indus Valley region is slowly being decoded with the help of a computer program, according to recent research.
African tree acts as 'fertilizer factory' for crops
A unique African tree could dramatically improve the yield of crops planted under its canopy by providing natural, renewable fertilizer, says a new study.
Coffee pest ready to take advantage of climate shift
Coffee output could be hit hard by climate change, researchers warn, because the crop's main pest adapts so well to temperature changes.
Africa Analysis: Securing the right climate deal
Time is running out for African countries to ensure that a global climate deal addresses their needs, says Linda Nordling.