A new report from the World Conservation Union states nearly a third of known primatesare listed as threatened with extinction.
GPS experts suggest new approach for high-tech satellites
Experts testify that the Air Force should focus on developing more affordable high-tech satellites for the next-generation Global Positioning System instead of developing the super-high tech “Battleship Galactica.”
Economic Impact of Great Lakes Shrinking
Water levels in the Great Lakes are falling. For example, Lake Ontario is about seven inches below where it was a year ago. As water levels fall shipping companies face millions in additional costs.
South Struggles to Cope With Drought
Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency for 85 counties
Environmental Laws Waived to Press Work on Border Fence
The homeland security secretary waived several environmental laws to continue building a border fence through a national conservation area in Arizona.
Rising Seas Will Swamp America's Shores
Scientists predict 1-m sea level rise within 50 years.
White House Cuts to Climate Testimony Raise Questions
White House edits CDC testimony on the health risks of climate change.
Lonely Planet
This brief article describes the how satellite imagery can deliver the not-so-good news.
Critiques of a Climate Bill
Connecticut Independent Joseph Lieberman and Virginia Republican John Warner, have launched major legislation on climate change that sets a marker for Congress and directly challenges the Bush administration.
Offsetting carbon dioxide emissions through minesoil reclamation
About 5.4 billion tons of coal is burned each year worldwide, and it is the single largest fuel source for the generation of electricity world wide. About 40% of the electricity in the world and 50% in U.S. comes from coal. Coal burning generates about a third of the world’s CO2 emissions.