ubsea methane could become an even bigger game changer than unconventional production By GE Look aheadPosted Jul 14, 2013 Methane, trapped on the sea floor in icy deposits, could become a major future source of fuel. Japan, which currently produces only one thousandth of the oil it needs, is betting on it. Cold, high-pressure water Continue Reading →
Seas may rise 10 yards during centuries ahead By John Upton ShutterstockThe future view from your favorite beach. Sea-level rise is currently measured in millimeters per year, but longer-term effects of global warming are going to force our descendants to measure sea-level rise in meters or yards. Each Celsius degree of global warming is expected Continue Reading →
climate code red This shows Abbott’s complete lack of knowledge re climate issues. CCS is unproved and would have very little scope. if any, in Australia. Like Martin Ferguson’s proposal to sequester carbon dioxide under our ocean beds and the equally ridiculous proposal to render coal down into fuel oil. Tony Abbott’s hot air Continue Reading →
Pacific Ring of Fire Ring of Fire – Home to Earthquakes and Volcanoes of the Earth By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide See More About: plate tectonics ring of fire physical geography Significant tectonic plates on the earth’s surface. Public Domain from US More Geography Ads Ring of Fire Physical Geography Seismic Zone Map Earth Geography Continue Reading →
« Political Parties for the 2013 Federal Election | Main July 15, 2013 Election Timing and the Issues of Election Writs Twice today I’ve been told of a scenario that sees Australia going to the polls on 24 August. The scenario sees the Labor caucus meeting on Monday 22 July to approve Kevin Rudd’s proposed Continue Reading →
Bangladesh Pollution, Told in Colors and Smells Khaled Hasan for The New York Times In Savar, Bangladesh, site of April’s factory disaster, untreated factory wastewater is common. More Photos » By JIM YARDLEY Published: July 14, 2013 Facebook Twitter Google+ Save E-mail Share Print Single Page Reprints SAVAR, Bangladesh — On the worst days, the Continue Reading →