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Polar bears extinct by 2050

Scientist measures overlooked greenhouse gas (story of a young biogeochemist) 9/10

Why are so many quakes rattling Indonesia?

Plastic in the Oceans 10/1 (from Ellie) - this is of major and growing concern to marine scientists around the world

Thousands of new kinds of microbes discovered near deep sea vents! 10/4

Walruses being displaced by lack of sea ice 10/7

Mountain gorillas threatened by Congolese Rebels 10/7

Terrible drought in Southeastern US

Drought Monitor - See current drought conditions for entire US

Is the Future Drying Up? NYTimes 10/22

United Nations Conference on Climate Change

Dec 3-14

Bali Conference Enters Final Negotiations

Compromise Reached at Bali Climate Talks

Our New Energy Bill:

US Energy Law Drives Alternatives to Corn Ethanol

Energy Law Targets Fuel Economy, Alternatives

Oil Prices reach $100 per Barrel!

Soybean Trade Driving Forest Destruction in Amazon