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Oceans of Possibility

SilverstrandThe oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth, yet their potential as a source of energy for social benefit has only recently begun to receive scientific, governmental and commercial investment. “Oceans of Possibility” surveys some of the developments entrepreneurs and scientists have been pushing to harness the power of the ocean as a direct source of energy to end dependence on fossil fuels.

Susannah Kopecky, posted on June 22nd, 2009
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Are rich tourists losing touch with nature?

Originally Published by New Scientist - Environment

Nature tourism is increasingly popular across the globe, although some rich nations buck the trend.

Posted on July 3rd, 2009
Biodiversity, Economy

Hillary Clinton Could Make or Break U.S. Dependence on the Tar Sands

Originally Published by Mother Jones

In the coming weeks, the State Department will decide whether to grant a permit for a 1,000-mile pipeline, capable of carrying up to 800,000 barels per day of crude from the tar sands in eastern Alberta.

Posted on July 2nd, 2009
Energy, Politics

Study examines nanoparticle uptake in marine ecosystems

Originally Published by Environmental Research Web

As nanomaterials begin to be manufactured in larger quantities in the coming years, scientists are concerned about ecosystems becoming unintentionally contaminated.

Posted on July 2nd, 2009
Ecosystems, Health

Whales’ Fate Hangs on Whaling Commission Power Struggle

Originally Published by Environment News Service

The commission’s 85 member governments opened the 61st IWC annual meeting Monday, after a year of closed-door discussions.

Posted on July 1st, 2009
Biodiversity, Politics

September Smoke Over the Amazon from 2005-2008

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory

This series of images shows aerosols (particles in the air) over the Amazon each September, the peak of the fire seasons, from 2005 through 2008. The amount of aerosols was unusually high in 2007, and unusually low in 2008.

Posted on July 1st, 2009
Climate, Earth Observation

Plume from Shiveluch Volcano

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory

This true-color image shows an almost perfectly circular plume from Shiveluch Volcano poking above a cloudbank on June 29, 2009.

Posted on June 30th, 2009
Disasters, Earth Observation

Biofuels could clean up Chernobyl ‘badlands’

Originally Published by New Scientist - Environment

Growing biofuels could aid in the cleanup of contaminated land surrounding the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Posted on June 30th, 2009
Disasters, Energy

Beetles Add New Dynamic to Forest Fire Control Efforts

Originally Published by NY Times

More than 7 million acres of trees have been killed by the tiny insects, complicating experts’ efforts to reduce wildfires.

Posted on June 29th, 2009
Disasters

Congressional Memo: Climate Change Bill May Be Election-Year Issue

Originally Published by NY Times

Leading Democrats say they are more than happy to have the energy bill serve as a signature issue because it represents a transformative moment.

Posted on June 29th, 2009
Climate, Politics

 

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