Scientists now say earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and tsunamis may become more common as global warming changes the earth's crust. At the first major conference of scientists researching the effects … Read more
Conservation
Business Isn’t Usual Anymore
Today at 3 pm Eastern time Dr. Stephen Schneider of Stanford is hosting a free seminar: “Meaning of Business as Usual.” Since the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued its … Read more
Using “Conservation Dogs” To Sniff Out Endangered Species For Protection
Looking for endangered plants or animals in a large conservation area? How about using a tracking dog? Jeremy Hance at Mongabay.com reports: “Working Dogs for Conservation (WDC) was begun by Megan Parker in … Read more
Google Earth Maps Carbon In The Atmosphere
Google Earth has teamed up with science experts to help people better understand CO2 in the atmosphere through dynamic mapping. Physorg.com reports: “A better understanding of the carbon cycle has … Read more
Arctic Geese Now Skipping Migration
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey has found that 30% of Pacific Brant are now wintering over in Alaska. Julia Whitty at Mother Jones reports: Usually Brant stream … Read more
Taking Action Now: The Consequence Campaign
This week young people across America launched the Consequence Campaign. They are demanding urgent Congressional action on a clean energy and climate plan that will create millions of new clean energy … Read more
