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How are US cities preparing for next superstorm Sandy?Three years ago this week, superstorm Sandy battered New York and New Jersey.
First LookShould fish farming be allowed in the Great Lakes?Michigan is considering a move that would allow fish farming in the waters of its beautiful Great Lakes. But the recommendation has as many downsides as potential upsides.
Why isn't more attention being paid to Indonesia's catastrophic wildfires?A massive forest fire burning across Indonesia is wreaking havoc on the environment. Few are paying attention.
World's largest offshore wind farm to power nearly half a million homesThe project is expected to be complete in 2018 and will produce 660 megawatts of power using 87 different turbines. The company responsible will eventually provide electricity to 12.5 million Europeans.
First LookGulf of Maine is warming faster than rest of ocean. That’s bad news for cod.The cod fishing industry in the Gulf of Maine is all but gone despite adherence to harvesting restrictions.
First LookUN climate chief: National carbon pledges are good start, but not enoughSome 150 nations have made plans to curb emissions, but the UN says they need to do more. To prevent the worst effects of climate change, the global temperature needs to stay within two degrees of pre-industrial levels.
Why carpets of flowers are now thriving in the 'driest place on earth'The Atacama Desert in Chile is bursting with colorful flowers after a historic amount of rainfall.
Is natural gas facing the same problems as the oil market?Natural gas production has reached record heights in recent years, causing prices to plummet.
First LookThreatened African vultures may be ugly, but we need themAlthough few people would list the vulture among their favorite animals, conservationists say the species is vital to the African ecosystem and we should do everything possible to prevent their extinction.
Everyone’s favorite climate change fixEconomists, officials, and executives across the globe are increasingly united around using carbon pricing to stem the rise of greenhouse gas emissions. Can it work?
Can the University of California help answer our climate problems?After a two-day climate summit at the University of California San Diego, university leaders say the school's 10 campuses can serve as role models for the rest of the world.
First LookLooking for wild salmon? That may be a tall order at many restaurants, grocers.A recently released report by Oceana suggests salmon mislabelling increases during the winter.
First LookNOAA refuses to comply with House science committee subpoenaA study done by NOAA scientists in July contradicted previous evidence that global warming was declining. The House science committee now demands internal communications related to the study.
First LookMajestic lions face devastating decline in AfricaResearchers find lion populations in parts of Africa were halved in the past two decades. That trend will only continue, they predict.
Persian Gulf to see mega-heat waves, says new climate studyToo hot for outdoor work? With unprecedented heat waves predicted in the Persian Gulf's future, even wealthy countries who can afford air conditioning will have to change their way of life.
First LookGlobal warming is unlocking carbon stores long-locked in permafrostScientists find that when an ancient Alaskan permafrost thaws, half of the dissolved organic carbon trapped can decompose within a week.
Why some major cities in the Persian Gulf could become 'uninhabitable'A new study shows cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha could face drastic heat waves after 2100 that would make it impossible for humans to survive. Will this force Gulf states to address climate change?
What does a 'cold economy' mean for climate change?Researchers say the world needs to rethink the energy supply chain to include what they call a 'cold economy,' as reliance on air conditioning and refrigeration soars.
First LookWith rare unity, Catholic leaders urge 'transformational' climate dealAn international group of Catholic leaders has appealed to the United Nations to forge a strong climate agreement that is fair to poorer nations.
Can orange peels fight mercury pollution in our oceans?An Australian scientist used orange peels and other recycled waste to create an effective and cost-efficient solution that fights mercury pollution.
