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Sour future for the oceans? Dec 3, 2008 1 comment

Call for carbon-dioxide levels to be brought down to 350 ppm to prevent ocean acidification and huge economic losses.

Talking Point

Climate change and microbes: influence in numbers Dec 10, 2008

Climate change models must include microbial activities, says John Dupré.

Sustainable Futures

Geothermal project finds new potential energy source Jan 5, 2009

Drilling in Hawaii unexpectedly hits magma.

Radar solution could spot planes over wind farms Dec 18, 2008

Holographic infill radar may avoid air traffic control problems.

Nobel laureate goes to Washington? Dec 16, 2008

Steven Chu tipped to head US Department of Energy

Partial carbon capture could be stepping stone to full capture and storage Dec 9, 2008

Partial capture and storage of carbon dioxide from coal-fired power stations could kick-start the development of full capture systems.

Steel by-product could sequester carbon dioxide Dec 5, 2008 1 comment

Use of slag could remove 15% of emissions for just $10 per tonne.

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Research Highlights

Faster nitrogen cycling may alter vegetation Jan 6, 2009

Deciduous birch trees may replace evergreens in sub-Arctic environments.

Thousands gather at AGU Fall Meeting Dec 18, 2008

Find out the latest news from the event at the environmentalresearchweb blog.

How will climate change for rice insurance payouts? Dec 17, 2008

Temperature stress could raise payouts in central and western Japan, although payments may decrease in the north.

Past climate change altered marine calcium levels Dec 15, 2008

Isotopic study reveals large fluctuation in calcium isotopes corresponding to cooling around 13 million years ago.

Europe plans future research facilities Dec 11, 2008

New roadmap focuses on environmental sciences

'Aquatic osteoporosis' threatens lakes Dec 10, 2008

Decline in aquatic calcium levels affects invertebrates in North America.

Freezing tundra gives off methane Dec 8, 2008

Longer measurement season enabled by International Polar Year reveals surprise about methane emissions.

More polar bears go hungry in the spring Dec 4, 2008

Decline in sea-ice extent could be making seal hunts harder.

Acidic oceans pose danger to marine animals Dec 3, 2008

Tipping point for harm in Southern Ocean could reached by 2030.

Breaking down ice-shelf calving Nov 28, 2008

Scientists come up with a simple physically-based law for iceberg formation.