Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment

Disease spread to wild bees from commercially bred bees used for pollination in agriculture greenhouses may be playing a role in the mysterious decline in North American bee populations, researchers said on Tuesday.

'Greenhouse' Bees Spread Disease to Wild Bees

Jul 24, 2008, 3:00 am

Disease spread to wild bees from commercially bred bees used for pollination in agriculture greenhouses may be playing a role in the mysterious decline in North American bee populations, researchers said on Tuesday.

A coalition of U.S. states and Canadian provinces that have banded together to cut greenhouse gases will launch their carbon cap and trade system in 2012, according to a draft plan released on Wednesday.

U.S.-Canada Carbon Trading Group Eyes 2012 Start

Jul 24, 2008, 3:00 am

A coalition of U.S. states and Canadian provinces that have banded together to cut greenhouse gases will launch their carbon cap and trade system in 2012, according to a draft plan released on Wednesday.

Lonesome George May End Days on Galapagos

Jul 22, 2008, 4:00 am

After decades of solitude, "Lonesome George" may finally save his species of Galapagos giant tortoise from extinction

With the approval of a new wind farm, Britain has improved its chances of reaching its green energy goals.

UK Moves Three Steps Closer to Green Energy Goals

Jul 21, 2008, 2:00 pm

With the approval of a new wind farm, Britain has improved its chances of reaching its green energy goals.

Former vice presidentAl Gore challenged America to switch totally off fossil fuels in 10 years.

The Gore Challenge: 10 Years to Quit Fossil Fuels

Jul 18, 2008, 1:00 pm

Former vice presidentAl Gore challenged America to switch totally off fossil fuels in 10 years.

Alaska Volcano Erupts; Island Residents Evacuated

Jul 13, 2008, 11:00 pm

A volcano in Alaska's Aleutian chain erupted on Saturday, sending a cloud of ash 35,000 feet into the air.

Coral reefs, lobsters and other marine creatures that build calcified shells around themselves could soon dissolve as climate change turns the oceans more acidic.

Acidifying Oceans Pose Severe Danger to Coral Reefs

Jul 11, 2008, 8:00 am

Coral reefs, lobsters and other marine creatures that build calcified shells around themselves could soon dissolve as climate change turns the oceans more acidic.

Scientists working at California's San Andreas Fault have detected subtle geological changes occurring hours before an earthquake that could enable them to develop an early-warning system.

Discovery May Lead to Quake Early-warning System

Jul 10, 2008, 9:00 pm

Scientists working at California's San Andreas Fault have detected subtle geological changes occurring hours before an earthquake that could enable them to develop an early-warning system.