Gulf Methane Levels Return to Normal After BP Oil Spill
Scientists are pleasantly surprised that bacteria so quickly absorbed the methane, but that doesn't mean the Gulf ecosystem is healthy.
Climate Change
US to Hit Emissions Target Without Even Trying
US emissions should be 4.4 percent in 2012, the target Obama committed to at the Copenhagen Climate Summit.
2010: Top Year for Natural Disasters
Almost 300,000 people died from unprecendented disasters including floods, forest fires, earthquakes.
White House Releases Scientific Integrity Directive
Directive will protect government scientists from having their findings surpressed or distorted, which become a serious problem during the Bush Administration.
2010 Could Be Warmest Year on Record
December temperatures will determine where in the top three this year ranks.
Environment, Energy Lose in Midterm Elections
Tough to find positive outcomes from Tuesday's elections.
Climate Change on Track for Worst-Case Scenarios
Scientists say expect greater sea-level rise and six degrees celsius change.
Marine Ecosystems Must Be Recognized as Carbon Sinks
New report states that coastal ecosystems have greater carbon sequestering potential than forests.
Court Reinstates Climate Change Law Suit Against Utilities
Appeals court reverses 2005 decision, clearing the way for judicial action against greenhouse gas emissions.
Obama Addresses Climate Change in First U.N. Speech
U.S. Presient urges swift action in lead up to Copenhagen climate negotiations.
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