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Climate talk shifts from curbing CO2 to adapting

Climate talk shifts from curbing CO2 to adapting

June 18, 2013

Efforts to curb global warming have quietly shifted as greenhouse gases inexorably rise. The conversation is no longer solely about how to save the planet by cutting carbon emissions. It's becoming more about how to save ourselves from the warming planet's wild weather.
It was Mayor Michael Bloomberg's announcement last week of an ambitious plan more…

The Odds of Disaster: An Economist’s Warning on Global Warming

The Odds of Disaster: An Economist’s Warning on Global Warming

June 18, 2013

Paul Solman: Are headlines trumpeting the fact that carbon dioxide levels in the earth's atmosphere have now passed 400 parts per million for the first time in more…

Why can whales hold their breath for a long time and you can’t?

Why can whales hold their breath for a long time and you can’t?

June 18, 2013

Marine mammals have all kinds of wonderful adaptations to lead a comfortable life underwater, such as flippers and insulating blubber. more…

Port of LA unveils plan for marine research center

Port of LA unveils plan for marine research center

June 18, 2013

Los Angeles port officials on Monday unveiled plans to create a $500 million marine research center called AltaSea. The project, developed through a public-private partnership between the more…

Teen Rides Whale Shark off Gulf of Mexico in a Once in a Lifetime Experience

Teen Rides Whale Shark off Gulf of Mexico in a Once in a Lifetime Experience

June 18, 2013

A Fort Myers teen caught a once-in-a-lifetime ride on a whale shark on Sunday when it swan by his family's boat. Chris Kreis, 19-years old, was more…

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A Soup of Plastic by Daniel Fox

A Soup of Plastic by Daniel Fox

June 18, 2013

I am here, not far from the Kamilo Beach located on the South Point of the Big Island of Hawaii with Justin from NOAA & more…