Science
Poisoned water, endangered turtles: the shell-shocking effects of fracking
December 13, 2011On Dec. 8, for the first time, federal environmental experts linked underground water pollution with fracking,
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Scientists may give Earth some sunscreen
December 7, 2011Apparently, the world could use some sunshades. At least, that is one of the many options being considered.
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Greenhouse gases building up in the atmosphere
November 14, 2011Even as scientists around the world continue to warn that the build up of greenhouse gases, especially CO2 from carbon based fuels, is leading to drastic changes in the earth's climate the major international oil and...
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Large asteroid to sail past Earth today
November 8, 2011The space rock is about 1,300 feet across in size. And while it will pose no apocalyptic threat, it will notably be closer to the world than the moon.
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Climate change tied to extreme weather
November 3, 2011The end of October, a powerful snowstorm hit the East Coast, knocking out electricity for about two million homes and leaving at least three dead.
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