China Sustains Blunt 'You First' Message on CO2
The official who led China's delegation in recent climate negotiations says the right to a better life in poor countries trumps the responsibility to cut emissions. feeds.nytimes.com |
Better coordination needed in US tsunami warnings
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID 2010-09-17T17:18:57ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. system to warn about giant waves has improved since the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, but more work lies ahead, according to an analysis that noted at least one instance when alerts from centers in Hawaii and Alaska appeared to contract each other.... hosted.ap.org |
Remote Hawaii atoll corals suffer some bleaching
By AUDREY McAVOY 2010-09-30T05:03:23ZHONOLULU (AP) -- Corals at remote atolls northwest of the main Hawaiian islands suffered some bleaching this summer as ocean temperatures rose to higher-than-normal levels for a couple of weeks, but they were spared the large-scale mass bleaching observed this year in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia, scientists said Wednesday.... hosted.ap.org |
Green: Showdown on Bluefin Tuna
In advance of a meeting in Paris, scientists and environmental groups question the validity of scientific data being used to set catch levels for the fish. feeds.nytimes.com |
US lab clears Higgs hunt hurdle
An expert panel has recommended extending the lifetime of a US "particle smasher" by three years. bbc.co.uk |