Solar Boat Türanor Becomes a Research Vessel to Study Climate Change
The Sun-powered craft that went around the world, will now gather data on how global warming is affecting the Gulf Stream.
Iceland Resumes Fin Whale Hunting After Two-Year Break
Iceland has resumed its commercial hunting of fin whales after a two-year suspension by landing the first of an expected 180 whales in Hvalfjördur. The first kill prompted protests from environment and animal welfare groups that the hunt is “cruel and unnecessary”.
Norway Opens Arctic Border Area To Oil Drilling
Norway’s Parliament has opened up a new area on the fringe of the Arctic Ocean to offshore oil drilling despite protests from opponents who fear catastrophic oil spills in the remote and icy region.
Possible Record-Setting Dead Zone For Gulf of Mexico
Scientists are expecting a very large “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico and a smaller than average hypoxic level in the Chesapeake Bay this year, based on several NOAA-supported forecast models.
Fukushima Nuclear Plant: Toxic Isotope Found in Groundwater
High levels of a toxic radioactive isotope have been found in groundwater at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator says.