20 Climate & Environmental Science Stories {Weekly Round-Up}
Here are some good environmental and climate science stories from around from the past week. Check ’em out:
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Weather Extremes Could be a Growing Trend for Northern Australia
Northern Australia has suffered its fair share of trials and tribulations these past few months, with floods burying huge swathes of Queensland under water only to be hit by one of the most powerful cyclones ever to hit the country. Extreme rain events such as these may be a growing trend though, according to new
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Australian Subtropic Seas Must be Protected
Leading Australian scientists and scientific organisations have come together to call for a greater national effort to protect the countries eastern and western coastlines. The reason? Many scientists believe and have witnessed, with the increase in global warming, a shift in marine life as they head south, seeking refuge from increasing temperatures in the tropics.
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70% of Human DNA Same as Sea Sponges
Ever wonder how much you have in common with a sea sponge? Probably not. Probably assume “not much.” Well, it turns out 70% of your DNA is the same as theirs. Apparently, Australian scientists have determined this after completing the genetic sequencing of sea sponges from the Great Barrier Reef. The real good news (for
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37 Miles of Australian Beaches Declared Disaster Zone Due to Oil Spill
Some of Australia’s most popular white sand beaches were declared a disaster zone today after an 11,000 gallon fuel oil spill from the cargo ship Pacific Adventurer. The oil blackened miles of pristine beaches and has led to the detainment of the ship by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. [social_buttons] “This could … be the
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Aussie Activists Protest Government's Weak Climate Target
Friends of the Earth has planned an extensive day of protest against the Australian Prime Minister’s declaration that Australia will decrease its carbon emissions a mere 5 percent by 2020. To illustrate the problem, activists dressed in emergency gear will surround four separate government offices with sandbags today.
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Oceans Becoming More Acidic, Threatening Underwater Ecosystems
A pronounced lack of growth rate among some corals in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef leads scientists to believe this is the first sign of ocean acidification, something scientists world wide are beginning to fear. Carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolves in seawater, that increases acidity, making it more difficult for marine organisms to grow and maintain their
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Science and Mother Nature on the Same Team
It was only the other day where I commented on some of the plans involving dumping various chemicals into the waters. The plans, to increase the ability to combat algae blooms and eat carbon were risky, untested and highly controversial. Today, however, much to my relief and surprise, I found a story that may
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World Free-Fall Record Broken, Felix Baumgartner Jumps From 24 Miles High
The new world free-fall record for the highest ever skydive has just been set by Felix Baumgartner, jumping from a weather balloon 24 miles over the ground in New Mexico. He had been looking to also break the sound barrier, but so far if he did remains unknown. BBC has video highlights of his jump
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Environmental News of the Week: Polar Bears, More Plagues Likely, & More
Here’s our roundup of interesting (good & bad) environmental and wildlife news of the week, other than what we’ve covered already. White House: Polar Bears Not ‘Endangered’ The Obama administration is sticking with a George W. Bush-era decision to deny polar bears endangered species status. In a court filing Wednesday, the Fish and Wildlife Service
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