Jul 20 2010
Galapagos Tortoises Thriving as Plants Face Threat
Eliminating goats on the islands that once inspired Charles Darwin has helped boost native species.
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May 28 2010
Artificial Barrier Islands Approved for Gulf
Officials hope the construction of these islands will separate the Louisiana coastline from the widening slick.
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May 12 2010
Artificial Islands Can’t Save La. Coast, Say Geologists
Building islands may seem like a simple way to protect Louisiana's shores, but critics say it's too simple -- and won't work.
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Mar 31 2010
Deep Ocean Waves Break on Sea Floor
The blending and mixing of internal waves helps to explain how oceans push energy around the world.
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Mar 24 2010
Global Warming Ends Border Dispute
A 30-year-long argument between India and Bangladesh has ended in a draw.
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Feb 27 2010
Tsunami Rushes Ashore in Hawaii On Its Way to Asia
A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile has swept ashore in Hawaii, but there are no immediate reports of damage.
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Feb 21 2010
Many Dead as Violent Storm Hits Madeira
Floods and landslides demolish houses and hospitalize 68 people on the Portuguese island off the northwest coast of Africa.
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Feb 03 2010
Sea Level Rise May Sink Island Nations
Island nations could soon drown underneath rising tides, but their people and their governments may endure.
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