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Emily Bernhardt on mountaintop removal mining
Bernhardt spoke of the growing body of science related to the environmental and human health consequences of this mining practice.
September 9, 2012
Severe weather likely across U.S. Northeast today
Largest threat with this first U.S. autumn cold front will be wind gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour with possible tornadoes as storms push through the region.
September 8, 2012
View from space: Anak Krakatau volcano eruption
On September 4, 2012 a NASA satellite captured an image of lava flowing down Anak Krakatau. The fresh lava has extended the shoreline of the volcanic island.
September 7, 2012
A look back at Hurricane Isaac
As of now, it appears that Isaac caused the deaths of nearly 40 people and will result in at least $3 billion in damages.
September 6, 2012
Powerful summer storm in Arctic reduces sea ice
Sea ice in the Arctic in 2012 already appeared to be heading for a new record low. Then in early August, a long-lasting and powerful storm pushed through the Arctic.
September 6, 2012
Massive methane gas stores could sit beneath Antarctica
If Antarctica's ice sheets continue to thin as the climate warms, stores of the potent greenhouse gas could be released to the atmosphere, researchers say.
September 5, 2012
Earthquake in Philippines triggers tsunami warnings in Asia
This strong undersea earthquake triggered tsunami warnings along coastlines in much of Asia. No immediate reports of damage or injury.
August 31, 2012
Invasional meltdown?
The ‘invasional meltdown’ theory says the establishment of one invasive species in a new environment makes it easier for other non-native species to invade.
August 30, 2012
Melting in Greenland sets new record before end of melting season
By August 8, melting in Greenland was more than in the entire melting season of 2010, which previously held the record for greatest melting in one year.
August 30, 2012
Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in southeast Louisiana
Hurricane Isaac made landfall in southeast Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish, near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Maximum sustained winds 80 miles per hour.
August 28, 2012
