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Test shows water problem near natgas drill site
U.S. government officials urged residents of a Wyoming farming community near natural gas drilling sites not to use private well water for drinking or cooking because of chemical contamination. “Sample results indicate that the presence of petroleum hydrocarbons and other chemical compounds in groundwater represents a drinking water concern,” the Environmental Protection Agency said in... [Read more]
Marine Animals Suggest Evidence for a Trans-Antarctic Seaway
As part of a study for the Census of Antarctic Marine Life (CAML), scientists from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) analysed sea-bed colonies of bryozoans from coastal and deep sea regions around the continent and from further afield. They found striking similarities in particular species of bryozoans living on the continental shelves of two seas — the Ross and Weddell — that are around 1,500... [Read more]
Study: Horseshoe Crab Decline Connected to Climate Change
The horseshoe crab is one of the most ancient animals on the planet today. They have survived massive upheavals throughout the Earth’s history and have remained intact and unchanged Read the original post: Study: Horseshoe Crab Decline Connected to Climate Change Read More →
New Findings on Carbon Dioxide Release from World’s Oceans
Carbon Dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, is intricately linked to global warming. The largest store of CO2 is the world’s oceans. See the original post here: New Findings on Carbon Dioxide Release from World’s Oceans Read More →
Bald Eagle Nestlings Contaminated by Chemicals
A study of bald eagle nestlings found pesticides and flame retardants in their blood. The chemicals are suspected in slowing the eagles’ post-DDT recovery in Michigan. See the original post: Bald Eagle Nestlings Contaminated by Chemicals Read More →
The Layers of the Earth
The asthenosphere is the highly viscous mechanically weak region of the upper mantle of the Earth on which “float” the continental plates. It lies below the lithosphere, at depths between 60 and 120 miles below the surface, but perhaps extending as deep as 400+ miles. Read more: The Layers of the Earth Read More →
New Jersey to Take Lead in Offshore Wind Energy?
As the proposed Cape Wind offshore wind farm in Massachusetts fends off some last ditch legal challenges to become the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., New Jersey passed a law this week that would ultimately make it the leading provider of offshore wind energy in the country. Continued here: New Jersey to Take Lead in Offshore Wind Energy? Read More →
Water Crisis in Asia
As the contradictions of Asia’s water challenges have been laid bare this summer—with millions affected by flooding while others are hit by droughts—one thing has been made clearer: the coming water crisis could exacerbate already simmering domestic and regional tensions. Heavy monsoon rains have produced the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history, with more than three weeks of flooding leaving... [Read more]
BP to retrieve blowout preventer
BP Plc aims to retrieve a failed blowout preventer atop its ruptured Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, the top U.S. official overseeing the oil spill response said on Monday. See the original post here: BP to retrieve blowout preventer Read More →
Tea and How Good It May Be
Drinking tea is supposed to be healthy for you because of what it contains. In this case let us consider polyphenols. In theory, a polyphenol has the ability to act as an antioxidant to scavenge free radicals and up-regulate certain metal chelation reactions. More: Tea and How Good It May Be Read More →
