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The Government Wants Your Pictures

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:01 PM ET | 0

In the 1970s, the Environmental Protection Agency took thousands of photos from around the country, now it wants you to help them see what's changed. Read more

Mystery of China's White Desert Lines Solved?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Nov 17, 2011 02:48 PM ET | 0

A NASA scientist claims to have figured out the origin of those mysterious white lines in China's desert. Read more

Mystery of China's White Desert Lines Solved?

What Are These Mysterious Lines in China's Desert?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Nov 14, 2011 04:10 PM ET | 0

Images of white lines in the Chinese desert have appeared on Google Maps. What could they be? Read more

What Are These Mysterious Lines in China's Desert?

Biblical Tree for Climate Salvation

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:44 AM ET | 0

Salt cedars in the Israel's Aravah Desert are thriving on sewage water. Read more

Mountains May Be Best Solar Hot Spots

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:46 PM ET | 0

The Himalayas -- not deserts -- may be the world's best place to collect solar power. Read more

Multiyear Drought in East Africa

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Jul 29, 2011 05:57 AM ET | 0

Refugees seeking food security from drought and civil-war ravaged Somalia find floods instead. Read more

Getting the Dirt on Dust

Posted by John D. Cox Wed Jul 20, 2011 07:49 AM ET | 0

Airborne dust has so many different influences on basic Earth processes large and small that no single science has a clear understanding of it. Read more

Africa's Great Wall of Trees

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Jun 21, 2011 09:31 AM ET | 0

In what is considered a crazy plan to slow desertification, countries across Africa are planting a wall of Acacia trees. Read more

Feral Camels Plague Australian Outback

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue May 17, 2011 11:39 AM ET | 0

Feral camels in the Australian desert are attacking air conditioning units, toilet systems and more in a desperate search for water. Read more

Foggy Notions for a Thirsty World

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Apr 26, 2011 08:40 AM ET | 0

Mesh fences are harnessing water from fog to provide a lifeline to small impoverished communities. Read more

Earth Day: Putting Our Planet in Celestial Perspective : Video

Posted Fri Apr 22, 2011 08:15 PM ET | 0

As Earth Day draws to a close, let's put our planet in celestial perspective with the help of one of our favorite photographers, Norway's talented Terje Sørgjerd. Read more

Disappearing Desert: Guarded Border Imperils Ecosystem

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Apr 14, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

The border between Egypt and Israel is testing the ability of ancient deserts to survive through tough political times. Read more

Joshua Trees Nearly Wiped Out by 2100?

Posted by Jessica Marshall Fri Mar 25, 2011 05:25 PM ET | 0

This icon of the Mojave desert could be yet another victim of climate change. Read more

Climate Change and Corn a Bad Combo in Africa

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:02 AM ET | 0

Combining studies trying to identify the best type of corn to grow in Africa with weather data shows that corn overall is a risky crop during droughts and high temperatures. Read more