As Japan debris washes up in the US, scientists worry about break in natural order
Remnants from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami continue to arrive on the west coast, bringing exotic organisms with them.
Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming
Cities worldwide are increasingly aware of the need to prepare for the effects of climate change, including increased variability in temperatures and extreme weather events, but are often hampered by limited financial resources and political commitment. However, Quito, Ecuador, not considered a global leader by most measures, is at the forefront of metropolises worldwide: in planning for climate change.
When Sand Moves
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution oceanographers found that when sand moves, whether carried by tides, winds, or waves, it carries bacterial DNA with it.