NASA Examines Hurricane Sandy as it Affects the Eastern U.S.
On Monday, Oct. 29, Hurricane Sandy was ravaging the Mid-Atlantic with heavy rains and tropical storm force winds as it closed in for landfall. The full moon on Monday could cause even greater flooding, because tides will be at their peak, and it was the possibility of a surge that prompted many to take precautions.
Chinese Factory Plan Ditched After Protests
The eastern Chinese city of Ningbo has cancelled plans to expand a petrochemical complex following a week of sometimes-violent protests sparked by concerns over the environmental impact
Sir Attenborough: Force of Nature, 60 Years in the Wild
Sir David Attenborough may have lived the perfect life, travelling the world and seeing its wonders before tourism ravaged them. He talks to Robin McKie about his early regrets, battles with climate change deniers, and his favourite place on Earth…
Seismic Signs Of Escaping Methane Under The Sea
Somewhere off the eastern coast of North Carolina, a frozen mixture of water and methane gas tucked in seabed sediments is starting to break down.