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EPA to issue more rules in climate fight
EPA to issue more rules in climate fight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said.
The agency "has[…]
Created on: 3 Sep 2010 | 10:19 pm
3 Sep 2010 | 10:19 pm -
Hurricane Earl
Hurricane Earl
Hurricane Earl is still a powerful category four hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale as it approaches the North Carolina coast September 2. NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite observed the high rates rain was falling within Earl in some areas[…]
Created on: 3 Sep 2010 | 8:10 am
3 Sep 2010 | 8:10 am -
Top Climate Skeptic Reverses Course, Now Urges Bold Action
Top Climate Skeptic Reverses Course, Now Urges Bold Action
Bjørn Lomborg may not be a household name around here, but that's through no fault of his. In November 2001, this Danish environmental author and economics professor was selected "Global Leader for Tomorrow" by the World Economic Forum. Controversy may[…]
Created on: 2 Sep 2010 | 11:57 pm
2 Sep 2010 | 11:57 pm -
France to Have 3,000 MW of Offshore Wind by 2015
France to Have 3,000 MW of Offshore Wind by 2015
According to Agence France Presse (AFP), the French government will launch next month a tender for contracts of 10 billion euros ($12.6 billion) to build 3,000 MW of offshore wind capacity. 600 wind turbines will be implemented within five to[…]
Created on: 2 Sep 2010 | 11:42 pm
2 Sep 2010 | 11:42 pm -
Test shows water problem near natgas drill site
Test shows water problem near natgas drill site
U.S. government officials urged residents of a Wyoming farming community near natural gas drilling sites not to use private well water for drinking or cooking because of chemical contamination.
"Sample results indicate that the presence of petroleum hydrocarbons and other[…]
Created on: 2 Sep 2010 | 9:21 pm
2 Sep 2010 | 9:21 pm -
Indonesian Volcanos
Indonesian Volcanos
The geography of Indonesia is dominated by volcanoes that are formed due to subduction zones between the Eurasian plate and the Indo-Australian plate. Some of the volcanoes are notable for their eruptions, for instance, Krakatau for its global effects in[…]
Created on: 2 Sep 2010 | 7:38 am
2 Sep 2010 | 7:38 am -
Priceless rock art in National Conservation Lands being defaced, destroyed, stolen
Priceless rock art in National Conservation Lands being defaced, destroyed, stolen
Ongoing investigations of sites within our National Conservation Lands in the Southwest and southern California are uncovering evidence of cultures and traditions dating back thousands of years. These sites are providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to research, study, and assess how[…]
Created on: 2 Sep 2010 | 3:31 am
2 Sep 2010 | 3:31 am