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New Zealand makes strides in marine protection with new sanctuaryThe new sanctuary joins the ranks of similar refuges in the region, including the Coral Sea Marine Sanctuary and, most famously, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.
National park funding from oil and gas revenues set to expire todaySome members of Congress allowed it to lapse because they want to change 50-year-old rules on how the money should be spent.
First LookWhy are fur seals stranding themselves on California shores?Guadalupe fur seals are stranding themselves on Californian beaches at 8 times the normal rate and experts say warming waters are to blame.
Oklahoma beekeepers swarm in effort to capture, not kill, escaped beesConsidering the national bee shortage, swarms of bees should be safely moved by an expert,聽not killed, say beekeepers.
Could mealworms solve our plastic problem?We might finally have an answer for all those Styrofoam coffee cups that get thrown away.
Jeb Bush's energy plan seeks to out-Republican the RepublicansReleased on Tuesday, GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush's energy plan stands in direct opposition to the energy policies put forth by the Obama administration.
First LookRising seas: How extreme can El Ni帽o-La Ni帽a sea levels get?The sea level extremes associated with the聽El Ni帽o-La Ni帽a cycle will only become more dramatic with continued climate change, say researchers.
First LookNew flood projections for New York: Can the city prepare for rising seas?Researchers at Pennsylvania State University reveal the likelihood of another devastating flood event like Hurricane Sandy in 2012. But preparations for a city of that scale are challenging.
First LookCan pledges to cut emissions save the world from climate change?Many nations are pledging to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but these plans may not be enough.
First LookWhy not everyone's cheering New Zealand's massive new marine reserveNew Zealand Prime Minister John Key announces the creation of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary, a marine region protected from fishing and mining.
First LookHow to limit fracking quakes: Drilling experts offer best practicesA group of seismologists, academics, and industry experts in American drilling states hope to initiate a candid discussion of the role of wastewater injection and earthquakes.
Why Shell abandoned Alaskan Arctic drilling, for nowRoyal Dutch Shell announced Monday that it is abandoning its drilling venture in Alaska for the 'forseeable future.'
Barking prairie dogs: Why Denver court is entering rodent disputeCedar City, Utah, says that federal protections are allowing prairie dogs to take over the town's golf course, airport and cemetery and even interrupt funerals with their barking.
Why SeaWorld wants two new tanks for its orcasThe California Coastal Commission backs the SeaWorld project to build two new pools for its orcas. A vote will be held Oct. 8.
Why Paris will ban cars from the city SundayTo fight smog,聽socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo said that the goal was to show that 'Paris can operate without cars.'
Will Washington be the first US state to have a carbon tax?The principle behind a carbon tax is simple, Cobb writes: Raise taxes on what you want less of and lower taxes on what you want more of.
First LookNo sleeping with the fishes during dark polar nightA new study reveals that marine life is as active as ever, even in the depths of the dark polar night. The findings might affect how many viewed the polar night as a safe time for change.
First LookIs this volcano in Iceland Europe's worst polluter?Last year's volcanic eruption in Iceland released more than three times as much sulphur dioxide as all European industry combined.
China's Xi Jinping announces climate-change pactHow might this trend inspire other countries to reform their own emissions policies?
Peculiar behavior of European trees raises climate change questionsAs the world warms, trees should leaf earlier. But a study of several species of deciduous trees in Europe turned up unexpected results.
