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NASA satellites catch two views of Felicia already affecting Hawaii
Tropical Storm Felicia is closing in on the Hawaiian Island chain and its center is now expected to pass just north of the big island before moving through the islands...
Australian orchards threatened
The horticultural industry in Australia is being threatened by climate change and urban expansion, research has warned.
Key glaciers shrinking at accelerated rate
SEATTLE, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The shrinking of three U.S. glaciers raises concerns about rising sea levels and the future availability of fresh drinking water, scientists said.
Fleet of 'Cloud Ships' Could Cool Climate
Wind-powered fleet of 1,900 ships would crisscross the oceans, sucking up sea water and spraying it skyward.
California commission approves sweeping restrictions on coastal fishing
California regulators sharply restricted fishing off more than 20 percent of the state's coastline from the San Francisco peninsula to Mendocino County, turning back pleas to allow more abalone diving...
Researchers to study rebirth of an island after volcanic eruption
When Alaska's Kasatochi Volcano erupted on 7 August 2008, it virtually sterilised Kasatochi Island, covering the small Aleutian island with a layer of ash and other volcanic material several metres...
Earth from Space: Canary Island fires
This Envisat image captures a large plume of smoke rising from two forest fires that burned out of control earlier this week on the southern tip of the Spanish Canary...
Research breakthrough will lead to more accurate weather forecasts
More accurate global weather forecasts and a better understanding of climate change are in prospect thanks to a breakthrough by engineers at Queen's University Belfast's Institute of Electronics, Communications and...
OCD national meeting draws past, present sufferers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Ashley Bystrom was terrified of germs. Jared Kant worried his own thoughts could hurt other people....
Climate Bill Is Threatened by Senators
The senators, from Midwestern and coal-producing states, warn in a letter that new climate legislation must protect domestic manufacturing.
City Says Exxon Is Liable for Tainted Well Water in Queens
At issue in a trial in federal court in Manhattan is use of a gasoline additive, MTBE, which enhanced engine performance .
New Battle on Vieques, Over Navy’s Cleanup of Munitions
As the Navy cleans its former training grounds in Vieques, P.R., residents worry about the safety of its methods.
Researchers Reveal Ocean Acidification At Station ALOHA In Hawaii
Despite the global environmental importance of ocean acidification, there are few studies of sufficient duration, accuracy and sampling intensity to document the rate of change of ocean pH and shed...
Contaminated soils can yield healthy harvest
Vegetables and grains grown in soils contaminated with toxic metals might be safe to eat - if they're the right kind of plant, a Canadian researcher has found.
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New site for Berkeley energy institute
Environmental campaigners force a change of plan for Californian University.
Wolves menacing sheep in Switzerland
BERN, Switzerland, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Wolves are moving into Switzerland from Italy and posing a danger to sheep herds, experts from the Federal Environment Office in Bern said.
Scientists to explore algae energy options
KARLSRUHE, Germany, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Tomorow's energy providers may be today's micro-algae, German researchers say.
Highest-ever winter water temperatures recorded
(PhysOrg.com) -- Tasmania`s east coast is recording its highest-ever winter water temperatures of more than 13ºC - up to 1.5ºC above normal - due to a strengthening of an ocean...
Study: Low Great Lakes levels are natural
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A U.S. and Canadian study says the low water levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron during nearly all of the last decade were only...
Dot Earth: Fertility Rise for Richest
A surprising rise in fertility is seen in richest countries.
'Balmy' Eureka broke heat record in July
Temperatures soared to record highs in the High Arctic in July, according to Environment Canada's senior climatologist.
Dot Earth: Is the Climate Problem in Our Heads?
Psychologists examine the role of human nature in shaping the climate problem, and impeding solutions.
Japan to use deep-sea probes to search for minerals
Japan plans to deploy unmanned probes to scour the sea-floor around the resource-poor island nation for mineral deposits, a government-backed scientific organisation said Thursday.
Swiss now pray that glacier will stop shrinking
(AP) -- Villagers from deeply Roman Catholic south Switzerland have for centuries offered a sacred vow to God to protect them from the advancing ice mass of the Great...
Caution urged over cloud seeding
Cloud seeding to increase rainfall — proven to work in Australia — may not be the answer for all developing countries, warn scientists.
Why Americans Don't Act on Climate Change
The way people think and feel about climate change may dictate how green they'll go.
Bringing Fish From Ocean Floor: Carefully Released Rockfish Can Survive Barotrauma
Research has shown that carefully recompressing rockfish that have been brought up from the ocean floor may help them temporarily recover from the rapid change in pressure, but scientists have...