A two-year old mud volcano named Lusi that has caused millions of dollars worth of damage was caused by the drilling of a gas exploration well, an international team of scientists has concluded.
Dry California Officially in a State of Drought
Coming as no surprise to naturalists, California – a largely arid state ecologically speaking – has officially been declared to be in a drought after two exceptionally dry years.
Patagonian Volcano May Be About To Blow Its Top
After nearly 10,000 years of sleep, the Chalten volcano the southern Andes erupted suddenly erupted on May 2 and experts warn that a larger explosion coul be in the cards.
Nanotech 'Tissue' Loves Oil Spills, Hates Water
Almost 200,000 tonnes of oil have been spilled at sea in accidents since the start of the decade and now scientists may have come up with a material that could aid in cleaning all that up.
Big Earthquakes Spark Jolts Worldwide
A new study shows that large earthquakes can trigger smaller earthquakes at locations as far away as the opposite side of the Earth.
Dems Rip EPA for Axing Official
Democratic Senators lambaste the EPA for firing an official – Mary Gade – after she agressively exerted pressure on Dow Chemical company to clean up toxic dioxin the company has poured all over Midland and Saginaw in Michigan.
China Quake May Cut Carbon Offset Supply
China’s recent earthquake – it’s deadliest in decades – could reduce China’s supply of carbon offsets under the Kyoto Protocol over the next 12 months by 5%.
A Last Chance for Civilization
“Even for Americans, constitutionally convinced that there will always be a second act, and a third, and a do-over after that, and, if necessary, a little public repentance and forgiveness and a Brand New Start – even for us, the world looks a little Terminal right now.”
Slideshow: Mouse Lemurs and a Satellite View of a Flood
A New York Times slideshow gives us glimpses of the magnificent Mouse Lemur and various satellite photos of natural disasters.
Afghan Northwest Hit By Plague Of Locusts
Plagues of locusts have descended upon Northwestern Afghanistan devastating agricultural fields and spurring officials to offer wheat as a reward for killing the pests.