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Digging into climate change, students find more than science.
To find the vanguard of climate education in the United States, keep an eye on four teachers in Maryland's Wicomico County public school district. Using field trips, editorial cartoons, even parent objections, they're taking climate change far from the science classroom. Daily Climate. 22 May 2012.
WWII chemical exposure spurs obesity, autism, researcher says.
The World War II generation may have passed down to their grandchildren the effects of chemical exposure in the 1940s, possibly explaining current rates of obesity, autism and mental illness, according to one researcher. Bloomberg News. 22 May 2012.
Into the heart of darkness.
When endosulfan was first sprayed on cashew gardens in India's Dakshina Kannada district, not many knew that their lives would change forever. Today, villagers in the district are grappling with debilitating diseases and loss of livelihoods. Deccan Herald, India. 22 May 2012.
Small drone used to catch polluting mafioso in the act.
Environmental dumping is a major problem in Italy, and its source can often be tracked back to organized crime. A new, small unmanned aerial vehicle is being tested to help not only catch polluters in the act, but track pollution back to its source. Public Radio International. 22 May 2012.
Robotic fish sniffs out pollution in harbours.
There is something unnatural lurking in the waters of the port of Gijon, Spain, and researchers are tracking its every move. It is not some bizarre new form of marine life, but an autonomous robotic fish designed to sense marine pollution, taking to the open waves for the first time. New Scientist. 22 May 2012.
More than 1 billion people likely at risk for lack of clean water.
U.N. Development Goals for better drinking water have already been reached, but a closer look shows that the measures fail to truly account for the lack of access to safe water. Scientific American. 22 May 2012.
Late for school after a long journey for a drop to drink.
Wars keep children out of school. So does sickness. But in Niger, a sun-baked land where drought occurs with alarming frequency, a major impediment to education is thirst and the long trek required to quench it. New York Times. 22 May 2012.
Mongolia's dilemma: Who gets the water?
Mining is reshaping Mongolia's landscape and nomadic culture. Camel and goat herders worry that new mega-mines will siphon off precious water in an area that's already suffering from the effects of climate change. Morning Edition, NPR. 22 May 2012.
Shanghai is sinking: How building up is bringing Shanghai down.
Thanks to mass urban migration, soft soil and global warming, Shanghai is sinking, and has been for decades. Since 1921, China’s most populous city has descended more than 6 feet. Large-scale, fast-paced construction will only make the situation worse, experts say. Time Magazine. 22 May 2012.
The ice goes, fire comes and new species redefine Minnesota's North Woods.
Over the past half-century, this region of deep woods and clear glacier lakes has transitioned from a mixed boreal forest to one that's more typical of southern Wisconsin or central Michigan, where oak and maple thrive alongside species more associated with northwestern Ontario or northern Russia. ClimateWire. 22 May 2012.
High mercury levels found in wild dolphins.
Dolphins downwind of power plants have higher levels of toxic mercury than captive dolphins, U.S. researchers reported Monday. The wild dolphins were tested off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida, a state that is in the path of mercury-laden fumes from power plants. United Press International. 22 May 2012.
World's oceans are 'plasticized.'
A marine expedition of environmentalists has confirmed the bad news it feared: The "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" extends even further than previously known. CNN. 22 May 2012.
Chief of Nuclear Regulatory Commission resigns.
The nation’s chief of nuclear safety announced his resignation Monday after a three-year tenure marked by debates over regulatory guidelines, praise for the U.S. response to the Japanese nuclear disaster and complaints that he had verbally abused women in the workplace. Washington Post. 22 May 2012.
FracFocus can't replace full, public disclosure, groups say.
Open-government and environmental groups are disturbed to see the hydraulic fracturing registry FracFocus.org becoming a substitute for traditional regulatory disclosure, saying the site limits its usefulness in a way that provides less transparency and accountability than standard government disclosure. EnergyWire. 22 May 2012.
Uranium-tainted water still a concern on Wind River Reservation.
The recent announcement that uranium at nearly twice the legal limit had been found in tap water on the Wind River Reservation marks another incident in a long and troubled history in the area. Indian Country Today. 22 May 2012.
Louisville pesticide plant neighbors learn yards are tainted.
The yards of all 50 homes tested near the Black Leaf industrial site were found to have elevated levels of toxic pollutants, the EPA revealed Monday. Nearly 20 percent of the homes have concentrations high enough that would normally prompt a cleanup, said the on-scene coordinator for the EPA. Louisville Courier-Journal, Kentucky. 22 May 2012.
Safety of widespread lawn spray questioned.
The first study to examine the ecosystem-wide effects of chlorothalonil, sold under the names Bravo, Echo and Daconil and used widely across Florida farm fields, lawns and golf courses, found that the chemical causes fundamental changes to the environment. Tampa Tribune, Florida. 22 May 2012.
An entrepreneur bankrolls a genetically engineered salmon.
If Americans ever eat genetically engineered fast-growing salmon, it might be because of a Soviet biologist turned oligarch turned government minister turned fish farming entrepreneur. New York Times. 22 May 2012.
Pet food recall that won't end?
The pet food recall from Diamond Pet Foods has been expanded eight times, triggered an FDA investigation and critique, and now includes cat food, but their handling of the salmonella crisis may be even worse. Christian Science Monitor. 22 May 2012.
Chemical exposure influences rat behavior for generations.
When pregnant rats are exposed to a common crop chemical, their descendants three generations later show more anxiety and stress than the offspring of unexposed peers, US researchers said. Agence France-Presse. 22 May 2012.
Sage grouse: Road noise, drilling activity threaten imperiled bird's habitat.
New research has found that habitat fragmentation, wildfires and predation are not the only major threats to the survival of the greater sage grouse. Greenwire. 22 May 2012.
Book it, we're toast: the fate of the species.
If you grew up in the 1950’s and early 60’s, you probably remember the faint air of existential angst that lingered constantly in the background. Climate Central. 22 May 2012.
Peter Gleick cleared of forging documents in Heartland expose.
A review has cleared the scientist Peter Gleick of forging any documents in his expose of the rightwing Heartland Institute's strategy and finances, the Guardian has learned. The Guardian, United Kingdom. 22 May 2012.
Gas industry aims to block 2030 zero-carbon building goal.
The natural gas industry and some allies are working behind the scenes in Washington to block a green building rule that was expected to be a national model for carbon-neutral construction. Inside Climate News. 22 May 2012.
Head of US nuclear safety agency to step down.
The embattled chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission resigned Monday after a tumultuous three-year tenure in which he pushed for sweeping safety reforms but came under fire for an unyielding management style that fellow commissioners and agency employees described as bullying. Associated Press. 22 May 2012.
Navy recruits players for online war game to tackle energy challenges.
The game is intended to encourage players to come up with ways to improve the Navy's combat capability and energy security by reducing energy consumption, improving energy efficiency and diversifying the Navy's energy supply using alternatives to ensure its future strategic readiness. ClimateWire. 22 May 2012.
UK energy bill avoids carbon pledge.
New electricity legislation will avoid a firm commitment to banish coal and gas by the 2030s. BBC. 22 May 2012.
Viral electronics: What makes us sick might also give us power.
Viruses seem like an improbable way to generate electricity. But scientists at UC Berkeley have built what is possibly the smallest biological power plant by harnessing viruses to turn motion into electrical current. Fast Company. 22 May 2012.
Pumping groundwater raises sea level.
Pumping groundwater, some 70 percent of it to irrigate crops, has recently become a potent force in global sea-level rise, two new studies conclude. Science News. 22 May 2012.
Nebraska wheat maturing at head-spinning pace.
July 4 is the normal standard for wheat harvest in Southeast Nebraska. This year, Memorial Day might not be far off the mark. It’s the fastest pace from green to gold that Steve Baenziger has experienced in 26 years as a wheat breeder at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska. 22 May 2012.
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