Global Warming News

Why are Honeybees Disappearing?
Honeybee colonies are dying or disappearing in record numbers, with potentially devastating effects on agriculture and food supplies. What is causing the dramatic decline of honeybee populations in the U.S



Does Sunscreen Really Protect You?


Sunscreen has a simple job. It is supposed to make it possible for you to enjoy being outside on a sunny day without risking a painful sunburn or, worse, skin cancer. But it turns out not all sunscreen products are a day at the beach.




U.S. Lists Polar Bears as Threatened Species
After delaying the decision for several months, U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne finally accepted a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommendation to list the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), but said the listing would not be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or to limit oil drilling in polar bear habitat.

Why Are Rising Sea Levels a Threat?
With the discovery that the Arctic Ocean's year-round ice pack has lost about 20 percent of its mass in only two years and documentation of rising sea levels, scientists are concerned about when the Arctic's year-round ice will be completely gone, and what the resulting rising sea levels will do to islands and coastlines around the world. Learn why rising sea levels are a threat, and find out if it's already too late.


Do Biodegradable Items Really Break Down in Landfills?
The majority of trash and garbage that goes into landfills is biodegradable, but most landfills are too tightly packed for biodegradation to occur and for biodegradable items to break down. When that happens, the whole point of biodegradability goes out the window. Learn what can be done to make landfills more effective, and how you can help by the way you live and manage your household waste.



EPA Rule Change Would Increase Air Pollution in National Parks
The Bush Administration is planning to adopt new air quality rules this summer that will make it easier for utilities to build coal-fired power plants near national parks and wilderness areas, according to EPA scientists and park managers that are up in arms about the scheme.


Is Global Warming a Hoax?
As crazy as it may seem, some people think global warming is a hoax perpetrated by environmentalists who want to scare people into sending donations, or liberals who want to



EPA Rule Change Would Increase Air Pollution in U.S. Parks
The Bush Administration is planning to adopt new air quality rules this summer that will make it easier for utilities to build coal-fired power plants near national parks and wilderness areas, according to EPA scientists and park managers that are up in arms about the scheme.