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Critically endangered bowhead whales sing like birds
Researchers were stunned when they heard the audio from a recording device that spent a year in the icy waters off the east coast of Greenland. Have a listen..
September 12, 2012
For the U.S., summer 2012 was third-hottest in history
Meanwhile, the past 12 months (September 2011-August 2012) are the warmest 12 months ever recorded for the contiguous United States.
September 11, 2012
Deforestation decreases tropical rainfall, says study
New research on the way air carries moisture confirms that deforestation has a major effect on tropical rainfall.
September 10, 2012
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
