Aug 03 2011
Endangered Whales Dine at Dangerous Depths
By feeding just below the ocean's surface, North Atlantic right whales are at high risk of colliding with ships.
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Jul 22 2011
World War II Shipwrecks Pose Oil Spill Threat
Around the world, governments are taking stock of oil submerged aboard long-sunk, deteriorating vessels.
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Jun 01 2011
Hurricane Season Begins: Stormy Year Ahead
Forecasts predict this season will surpass the average number of 11 tropical storms.
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Apr 21 2011
Strange Spring: Explaining This Year’s Wild Weather
We've seen snow in the Midwest, wildfires in Texas and a surge of tornadoes across the country. What's going on with the weather?
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Apr 19 2011
BP Oil Spill Anniversary: Where Are We Now?
Life around the Gulf for humans has largely returned to normal a year after the BP oil spill. For wildlife, however, it may be a different story.
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Apr 14 2011
Drifters Could Monitor Ocean Radiation From Japan
The ocean-going floats could track radioactive material as it approaches Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.
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Mar 16 2011
Where the Winds Blow: Experts Ponder Fallout Risks
Meteorologists say that contaminated dust from Fukushima could disperse in wide patterns.
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Jan 12 2011
2010 Ties 2005 as Warmest Year on Record
For the 34th year in a row, the planet experienced higher than average temperatures.
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Dec 16 2010
The Polar Bear’s Last Stand
A final refuge of Arctic summer sea ice may be the last outpost for polar bears. But that doesn't mean they're in the clear.
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Sep 16 2010
Arctic Sea Ice Melts To Near-Record Level
Arctic sea ice melted over the summer to cover the third smallest area on record.
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