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Dead Fur Seals Wash Up on Australian Beach

Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 09:26 AM ET | 0

Infection may have killed the more than 50 dead New Zealand fur seals, but so far there's no certain explanation. Read more

US Report Spreads Blame for BP Oil Spill

Posted Thu Sep 15, 2011 08:45 AM ET | 0

A key US government report spreads the blame for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, citing a bad cement job, poor management by BP and its subcontractors and risky shortcuts. Read more

As Gold Prices Go Up, Forests Are Coming Down

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Apr 19, 2011 05:01 PM ET | 0

With gold prices hitting $1,500 per ounce, an all-time record, take a look at the true cost of this precious metal. Read more

BP Oil Spill Anniversary: Where Are We Now?

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Apr 19, 2011 04:00 PM ET | 0

Life around the Gulf for humans has largely returned to normal a year after the BP oil spill. For wildlife, however, it may be a different story. Read more

Calif. Great White Shark Count Down to 219

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Mar 8, 2011 07:01 PM ET | 0

The first official count of great white sharks in California waters suggests the sharks are highly endangered. Read more

Earth Could be 'Unrecognizable' by 2050

Posted Sun Feb 20, 2011 05:57 PM ET | 0

With a predicted population of 9 billion, food production and competition for resources could change the face of our planet. Read more

Rule the Earth for 200 Years

Posted Mon Nov 15, 2010 08:40 AM ET | 0

The strategy game, "Fate of the World" allows players to make decisions that could save the world or destroy it. Read more

Hands Down, Lithium-Ion Batteries are Better than Gas

Posted Tue Sep 7, 2010 09:50 AM ET | 0

A team of Swiss researchers has released conclusive data showing that the environmental impact of an electric vehicle is much less than previously thought. Read more

Chilean Miners Could Be Stuck for Months

Posted Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:55 AM ET | 0

Thirty-three miners were found alive and well after being trapped for more than two weeks underground. Read more

U.S. Sidelined in Fight for Arctic's Future

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Jun 21, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Held up in legislative limbo in the United States, the Law of the Sea treaty could give other nations the authority to tap into natural resources in the Arctic. Read more