Environment

Aug 16, 2012 08:18 AM EDT

South Pacific Islands Victim of Climate Change

An alarming study that will be published in the journal Nature claims that greenhouse gas emissions will have a devastating effect on South Pacific countries.

Aug 16, 2012 07:51 AM EDT

Greenland's Melting Ice Breaks Record, More In Store

In July this year, a huge chunk of iceberg that was twice the size of Manhattan had parted from Greenland's Petermann glacier. This event had signified a dramatic episode in the environment due to global warming or climate change and rise in ocean temperatures.

Aug 16, 2012 07:29 AM EDT

Climate Change Issue Engaging Canadians

Canadian population seems to be aware and want to know about the effects of climate change.

German research vessel MARIA S. MERIAN and the submersible JAGO

Aug 13, 2012 02:25 PM EDT

Are Methane Hydrates Dissolving?

Examining gas outlets off the coast of Spitsbergen with the submersible JAGO.

Cold-water coral reefs are growing much deeper than seen previously in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 12, 2012 06:59 AM EDT

Cold-Water Corals Grow at Record Depths in Gulf of Mexico

A team of researchers has discovered that the cold-water coral is growing much deeper than seen previously in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 10, 2012 01:21 PM EDT

NASA's New Way to Track Formaldehyde

NASA scientist is helping to fill a big gap in scientists' understanding of how much urban pollution ultimately winds up in Earth's upper atmosphere.

Aug 10, 2012 12:59 PM EDT

How much nitrogen is fixed in the ocean?

Research study in "Nature" confirms improved method by marine scientists from Kiel.

Aug 09, 2012 07:19 AM EDT

New Chemical Compound Forming Sulfuric Acid May Impact Climate Change

Researchers have discovered a new chemical compound in the Earth’s atmosphere that forms sulfuric acid causing a significant impact on the climate change and health.

Aug 07, 2012 05:06 PM EDT

How forests thrive after fires and volcanoes

Forests hammered by windstorms, avalanches and wildfires may appear blighted, but a Washington State University researcher says such disturbances can be key to maximizing an area's biological diversity.

Aug 06, 2012 03:43 PM EDT

Microbes, sponges, and worms add to coral reef woes

Study identifies additional risks to reefs stemming from pollution and heavy fishing

Aug 06, 2012 02:26 PM EDT

Airborne technology helps manage elephants

For years, scientists have debated how big a role elephants play in toppling trees in South African savannas.

Aug 06, 2012 11:19 AM EDT

Leaky water pipes problem solved by Sheffield engineers

Leaky pipes are a common problem for the water industry: between 20 and 40 per cent of the UK's total water supply can be lost through damaged pipes.

Aug 06, 2012 10:59 AM EDT

New study helps predict impact of ocean acidification on shellfish

An international study predicts the likely impact of ocean acidification on shellfish and other marine organisms living in seas from the tropics to the poles.