Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment

The Arctic and Antarctic regions are warming faster than previously thought, raising world sea levels and making drastic global climate change more likely than ever, international scientists said on Wednesday.

Polar Regions Found Warming Fast, Raising Sea Levels

Feb 25, 2009, 10:00 pm

The Arctic and Antarctic regions are warming faster than previously thought, raising world sea levels and making drastic global climate change more likely than ever, international scientists said on Wednesday.

California's Pacific Gas and Electric Co plans to develop up to 500 megawatts of photovoltaic solar power projects.

PG&E Sets Big Solar Program, Will Own Generation

Feb 24, 2009, 6:00 pm

California's Pacific Gas and Electric Co plans to develop up to 500 megawatts of photovoltaic solar power projects.

More than 140 nations agreed to negotiate a legally binding global treaty to phase out the use of deadly mercury.

Environment Ministers to Tackle Mercury Pollution

Feb 20, 2009, 11:00 am

More than 140 nations agreed to negotiate a legally binding global treaty to phase out the use of deadly mercury.

Swimmers at crowded public beaches are likely to bring home more than a bit of sand in their bathing suits.

Beaches May Harbor Staph Bacteria, Says U.S. Study

Feb 14, 2009, 6:00 am

Swimmers at crowded public beaches are likely to bring home more than a bit of sand in their bathing suits.

Satellites are at risk from debris from this week's collision of U.S. and Russian satellites.

U.S. Warns of Space ‘Dodgeball’ After Satellite Crash

Feb 12, 2009, 2:00 pm

Satellites are at risk from debris from this week's collision of U.S. and Russian satellites.

Two topics that affect nearly everyone these days are education and the environment.

How 'Green' Is Standardized Testing in Our Schools?

Feb 11, 2009, 1:00 pm

Two topics that affect nearly everyone these days are education and the environment.

In the city of the future, could power suppliers be rivaled by construction firms? An embryonic movement is growing in Europe to build

'Smart cities' Mean Rivalry in Power, Construction

Feb 10, 2009, 1:00 am

In the city of the future, could power suppliers be rivaled by construction firms? An embryonic movement is growing in Europe to build "smart cities" that will challenge the status quo.