Richard Chasey

As Roads Spread in Rainforests, The Environmental Toll Grows

Around the world, the pace of road construction in the rainforest is simply astounding.

Posted on January 30th, 2012
Earth Observation, Ecosystems

Inside Apple’s Hidden Factories. Finally.

Originally Published by Mother Jones

– At long last, the media has shed some light on Apple’s supply chain.

Posted on January 30th, 2012
Technology

Istanbul, Turkey

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory – The population of Turkey’s economic and cultural center has exploded in recent decades.

Posted on January 29th, 2012
Earth Observation

New ideas sharpen focus for greener aircraft

Originally Published by ScienceDaily

– Leaner, greener flying machines for the year 2025 are on the drawing boards of three industry teams under contract to the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project.

Posted on January 29th, 2012
Technology

Will the Costa Concordia become an oil-spill disaster?

Originally Published by New Scientist – A precarious situation exists as the Costa Concordia has run aground in the Pelagos Sanctuary, a protected area established in 2002 to safeguard species like fin whales and striped dolphins.

Posted on January 28th, 2012
Disasters, Oceans

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: BP loses bid to make others pay compensation

Originally Published by The Guardian

– Judge rules contractors Transocean and Halliburton are not liable for compensation but they still face fines and lawsuits.

Posted on January 28th, 2012
Disasters, Energy

Dazzling displays of northern lights seen at high latitudes January 24

Originally Published by EarthSky – On the night of January 24, 2012, observers at high latitudes reported incredible displays of the northern lights.

Posted on January 27th, 2012
Earth Observation, Would You Believe?

First Fire Images from VIIRS

Originally Published by NASA Earth Observatory

– The new instrument should become a primary resource for monitoring of biomass burning and for fire management.

Posted on January 27th, 2012
Disasters, Earth Observation

In Winter Weather, Flying to Find Wolves

Originally Published by NY Times – As the winter study of wolves and moose begins on Isle Royale in Lake Superior, scientists wonder what they will find and how much flight time the weather will allow.

Posted on January 26th, 2012
Biodiversity

POET and Royal DSM Partner to Produce Cellulosic Bio-ethanol

Originally Published by ENS Headlines

– An American ethanol producer and a Dutch life and materials sciences company Monday announced a joint venture to demonstrate commercial cellulosic bio-ethanol production and license the technology by 2013.

Posted on January 26th, 2012
Energy