A History of Destruction: 8 Great HurricanesFrom June 1 through Nov. 30 each year, the coastal United States comes under threat from the ferocious winds and floodwaters of the hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean basin. While Katrina is the most remembered of these swirling storms EUR
BP to retrieve blowout preventerBP Plc aims to retrieve a failed blowout preventer atop its ruptured Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, the top U.S. official overseeing the oil spill response said on Monday. But first, the company hopes to fish […]
eCRP Electric Motorcycle Launches for TTXGP A trip around the eCRP plant headquarters at Modena: The eCRP is the first of its kind of purpose-built electric superbikes, and today it is pitting against the legendary gas-powered Ducati, MV Agusta et al in the Italian TTXGP. With classic gorgeous looks and efficiently designed high performing parts, […]
Coastal planners should expect 40cm sea level rise.The NSW Coastal Planning Guidelines have been developed in response to concern about the effects of global warming, with the State Government anticipating a 40 centimetre rise in sea levels by 2050, and a 90cm rise by 2100.
Ecosystem ’services’ at risk from suburban development.Large swaths of private forest, […]
Poisoning the Poor with eWaste in GhanaGreen issues are sometimes complex. We need to recycle many things, like electronics, but we certainly don’t want to poison others in the process. Efforts to protect the environment and conserve valuable resources must be coupled with proper health and safety procedures. Unfortunately, just saying this doesn’t make it […]
Two large earthquakes caused 2009 Samoa-Tonga tsunami disasterScientists studying the massive earthquake that struck the South Pacific on September 29, 2009, have found that it actually involved two great earthquakes: an initial one with magnitude 8.1, which then triggered another magnitude 8 earthquake seconds later on a different fault. The details of this rare event, […]
VIDEO: Solar Stereo Speakers Imagine a cool poolside with golden sunlight, lifting music and relaxing time EUR sounds great, no! Now great music, wireless speakers, and excellent audio quality – all these are possible with Devotec Solar Sound 2 Stereo Bluetooth Speakers. Almost all phones, MP3 players and music players can be connected to these […]
Blue crabs flooding Narragansett Bay.A blue crab invasion- along with other signs of a changing Bay, such as the decline in some native inhabitants and the earlier arrival of juvenile fish predators - are drawing the attention of scientists. Is global warming driving these changes?
Dyes, Laundry Aids, and EPAThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released action […]
Caribbean Island Closer to Becoming Geothermal Energy ExporterAmong the islands in the Eastern Caribbean, St. Lucias economy is performing comparatively well. The island, which is less than half the size of Los Angeles proper and is home to about 170,000, is diversifying its agricultural sector, has decent infrastructure, and has attracted investment in its manufacturing […]
New Battery Warranty for Chevy Volt Owners The Chevrolet Volt is giving its extended range electric vehicle customers a great deal with an eight year/100,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty for its lithium-ion battery. The battery pack has some 161 components, nine modules and 288 cells. The warranty is offering coverage for all the parts. […]