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Environmental groups says the development of Canada's oil sands threatens to kill as many as 166 million birds.

Canada Oil Sands Threaten Millions of Birds, Study Shows

Dec 2, 2008, 11:00 am

Environmental groups says the development of Canada's oil sands threatens to kill as many as 166 million birds.

U.S. scientists have figured out how icebergs break off Antarctica and Greenland, a finding that may help predict rising sea levels as the climate warms.

Scientists Crack Iceberg Mystery

Nov 28, 2008, 6:00 am

U.S. scientists have figured out how icebergs break off Antarctica and Greenland, a finding that may help predict rising sea levels as the climate warms.

Copenhagen May be Postponed While US Devises Climate Response

Nov 25, 2008, 5:00 pm

The incoming administration of the US will not have sufficient time to get backing for a coherent position at the Copenhagen conference on Climate Change next year and will postpone the landmark agreement for a year.

Vatican Set to Go Green With Huge Solar Panel Roof

Nov 25, 2008, 4:00 pm

The Vatican was set to go green on Wednesday with the activation of a new solar energy system.

Climate Progress Unlikely at Global Meeting, Says GEF

Nov 14, 2008, 2:00 pm

Bush's lame-duck status probably means no progress on climate change at an international meeting next month.

Many octopuses evolved from a common ancestor that lived off Antarctica more than 30 million years ago, according to a

Octopuses Had Antarctic Ancestor, Says Marine Census

Nov 9, 2008, 10:00 pm

Many octopuses evolved from a common ancestor that lived off Antarctica more than 30 million years ago, according to a "Census of Marine Life" that is seeking to map the oceans from microbes to whales.

Scientists have been analysing samples taken from the world’s rarest big cat

Critically Endangered Amur Leopard Gets Check-up

Nov 7, 2008, 7:00 pm

Scientists have been analysing samples taken from the world’s rarest big cat

Both presidential candidates plan to slash U.S. emissions but whoever wins will face difficulties.

Next U.S. President Faces Economy Hurdle on Climate

Oct 31, 2008, 5:00 pm

Both presidential candidates plan to slash U.S. emissions but whoever wins will face difficulties.

'Carbon Army' Hopes Seize on New Deal Cash

Oct 30, 2008, 3:00 am

A growing "carbon army" of environmentalists, bankers and investors has seized on official backing last week for major public spending announced in Britain and the United States.

Hi-tech devices tracked two small salmon on a 2,500 km (1,550 mile) swim from the Rocky Mountains to Alaska in a step towards understanding fish migrations and protecting stocks, scientists said.

Salmon Tracked on 2,500 Km Trip, Aids Conservation

Oct 27, 2008, 2:00 pm

Hi-tech devices tracked two small salmon on a 2,500 km (1,550 mile) swim from the Rocky Mountains to Alaska in a step towards understanding fish migrations and protecting stocks, scientists said.

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