UK Met Office research shows how agriculture will be affected in northern and southern regions. …Read more at the original article here (This article was syndicated in an earlier version of the Earthzine website, but is no longer reproduced here. Hope you enjoy the article at the original source).
Arctic to be 'ice-free in summer'
The Arctic Ocean could be largely ice free and open to shipping in summer in as little as ten years’ time, an expert says.
Small Iowa City Gets $1M for Geothermal Project
Iowa Governor Chet Culver today awarded $1 million to the City of West Union to establish an innovative geothermal district-wide heating and cooling system and a radiant-heat snow-melt system.
New fears for species extinctions
Scientists warn of an alarming increase in the extinction of animal species due to loss of biodiversity.
SMOS launch nearing: Media Day at ESA/ESRIN
On Wednesday 21 October, media representatives will have the opportunity to attend an in-depth briefing at ESA’s ESRIN establishment in Frascati near Rome on the upcoming mission of SMOS, ESA’s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity satellite scheduled for a Rockot launch from Plesetsk, Russia on 2 November at 02:50 CET.
The week in wildlife
From pink-footed geese to lynx, the Guardian brings you a weeks worth of wildlife photos.
Kingsnorth power station plans shelved
In a heavy blow to the UK’s plans to promote energy from coal, German company E.ON said lower demands for electricity due to the recession had pushed the need for the new plant in the UK to around 2016. …Read more at the original article here (This article was syndicated in an earlier version of the Earthzine website, but is … Read More
Protections for wolves are officially back in place
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday morning that regulations to protect the gray wolf in the western Great Lakes are back in place. …Read more at the original article here (This article was syndicated in an earlier version of the Earthzine website, but is no longer reproduced here. Hope you enjoy the article at the original source).
Doctors warn on climate failure
Failure to agree a new UN climate deal in December will usher in a “global health catastrophe”, according to medical leaders.
Gulf of Mexico Guardians Recognized
The Veracruz Coral Reef System National Park and the National Coral Reef Institute are being honored with a first place Gulf Guardian Award for 2009 in the Bi-National category. …Read more at the original article here (This article was syndicated in an earlier version of the Earthzine website, but is no longer reproduced here. Hope you enjoy the article at … Read More