Nitrogen from Pollution, Natural Sources Causes Growth of Toxic Algae, Study Finds Feb. 6, 2013 — Nitrogen in ocean waters fuels the growth of two tiny but toxic phytoplankton species that are harmful to marine life and human health, warns a new study published in the Journal of Phycology. ——————————————————————————– Share This: 11 Related Ads: Continue Reading →
Pacific Locked in ‘La Nada’ Limbo Feb. 6, 2013 — Sea-surface height data from NASA’s Jason-1 satellite show that the equatorial Pacific Ocean is still locked in what some call a neutral, or ‘La Nada’ state. This condition follows two years of strong, cool-water La Niña events. ——————————————————————————– Share This: 10 Related Ads: •Climate Change Continue Reading →
Renewables now cheaper than coal and gas in Australia By Giles Parkinson on 7 February 2013 A new analysis from research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance has concluded that electricity from unsubsidised renewable energy is already cheaper than electricity from new-build coal and gas-fired power stations in Australia. The modeling from the BNEF team in Continue Reading →
Twenty NASA Balloons Studying the Radiation Belts Feb. 5, 2013 — In the bright, constant sun of the Antarctic summer, a NASA-funded team is launching balloons. There are twenty of these big, white balloons, each of which sets off on a different day for a leisurely float around the South Pole to collect information about Continue Reading →
Blowing Hot and Cold: U.S. Belief in Climate Change Shifts With Weather Feb. 5, 2013 — A University of British Columbia study of American attitudes toward climate change finds that local weather — temperature, in particular — is a major influence on public and media opinions on the reality of global warming. ——————————————————————————– Share This: Continue Reading →
No more ugly panels, solar glass is here Yahoo!7February 6, 2013, 6:03 pm tweet Email Print Video Player Controls Play Mute Volume Down Volume Up Seek Back 5 seconds Seek Forward 5 seconds Next Video Open Info Open Hotkey Menu Solar technology on the up South Australia is harnessing new solar technology, with one business Continue Reading →