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Facades: A Source Of Water Pollution
For many years, fingers have
been pointed at agriculture
whenever pesticides are
detected in rivers and
streams. Studies now show
that built-up areas also
account for a considerable
... > full story
Why Is Greenland Covered In Ice? Changes In Carbon Dioxide Levels Explain Transition
A fall in levels of
atmospheric carbon dioxide,
close to that of
pre-industrial times,
explains the transition from
... > full story
Racing Cane Toads Reveals They Get Cold Feet On Southern Australia Invasion
Cane toads weren't allowed
to compete in the Olympics,
but scientists have raced
cane toads in the laboratory
and calculated that they
... > full story
Hot And Cold: Circulation Of Atmosphere Affected Mediterranean Climate During Last Ice Age
A new study in Science
reveals the circulation of
the atmosphere over the
Mediterranean during the
last ice age, 23,000 to
... > full story
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Heavy Metal Link To Mutations, Low Growth And Fertility Among Crustaceans In Sydney Harbor Tributary
August 28, 2008 — Heavy metal pollutants are linked to genetic mutations, stunted growth and declining fertility among small crustaceans in the Parramatta River, the main tributary of Sydney Harbor, new research ... > full story -
Multinational Oceanographic Cruises To Study Climate Change In The Mediterranean & Black Sea
August 28, 2008 — Nine different cruises have been planned, beginning in June and up until September, arising from the different partners involved in the SESAME project. Oceanographic vessels from Greece, Italy, ... > full story -
Wireless Sensors Learn From Life
August 27, 2008 — European and Indian researchers are applying principles learned from living organisms to design self-organising networks of wireless sensors suitable for a wide range of environmental monitoring ... > full story -
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New Report Card Shows Campuses Going Greener
August 27, 2008 — Is your alma mater among those stepping up to green their campuses? Are our colleges preparing students for a greener future? You can find out in National Wildlife Federation's just-released Campus ... > full story -
Trees Kill Odors And Other Emissions From Poultry Farms
August 22, 2008 — Trees aren't just for wood and decoration -- they may also destroy odors. Scientists are reporting data showing that just three rows of trees planted around poultry farms can cut nuisance emissions ... > full story -
Oil, Gas Seismic Work Not Affecting Gulf Sperm Whales, Study Shows
August 22, 2008 — In recent years, there has been concern that man-made noise may be a cause of stress for dolphins, whales and other marine mammals, but the results of a five-year study show that noise pollution ... > full story -
Shipwrecks On Coral Reefs Harbor Unwanted Species
August 22, 2008 — Shipwrecks on coral reefs may increase invasion of unwanted species, according to a recent US Geological Survey study. These unwanted species can completely overtake the reef and eliminate all the ... > full story -
New Clues To Air Circulation In The Atmosphere
August 22, 2008 — Air circulates above the Earth in four distinct cells, with two either side of the equator, say researchers. A new observational study describes how air rises and falls in the atmosphere above the ... > full story -
Eco-architecture Could Produce 'Grow Your Own' Homes
August 21, 2008 — A bus stop that grows its own foliage as shade? A children’s playground, made entirely from trees? A shelter made from living tree roots that could provide natural protection against ... > full story -
Future Impact Of Global Warming Is Worse When Grazing Animals Are Considered, Scientists Suggest
August 21, 2008 — The impact of global warming in the Arctic may differ from the predictions of computer models, according to new research, which shows that grazing animals will play a key role in reducing the ... > full story
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