By Justine Frostad — 10/19/09
The UN Climate Summit is fast-approaching. But there seems to be problems. Global negotiations over greenhouse gas emissions have stalled but temperatures keep rising.
Category: Environment
Hottest September On Record
By Tara Mastroeni — 10/19/09
This year we had one hot September. The National Climatic Data Center says that it is the second warmest September on record since 1880.
Children in China Exposed to Lead
By Leah Mishkin –10/19/09
China is relocating thousands of people. And it is to make money. The Chinese government plans to move 15,000 residents located near lead production factories in the city of Jiyuan.
Magnetized Leaves Detect Pollution
By Stephanie Miceli –10/19/09 Autumn is in full swing…and we might have a new reason to collect leaves. According to scientists, metallic fragments have been sticking to tree leaves. These fragments originate as pollutants and are usually emitted by vehicles.
Continue readingMaldives President To Host Underwater Meeting
By Andres Acosta –10/13/09
The nation of Maldives is having its next cabinet meeting underwater. That’s right — underwater.
Say Hello To Flying Green
By Christina Clements –10/13/09
Move over green cars. And say hello to flying green. Qatar Airways has debuted the first flight powered solely on natural gas.
Salazar Makes Surprise Visit to Farmers
By Alyssa Altman –10/13/09
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made a surprise visit to farmers in California on Sunday where he let it slip that he spends more time on California’s water crisis than any other issue.
Glacier Melting In India
By Christina Clements –10/13/09
That’s hot. So watch out Paris Hilton. The way the globe is heating up, Mother Nature might be stealing your catch phrase.