EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2011
Underwater Fissure Provides Window onto Ocean Acidification
Near-shore volcanic vents off Italy represent a microcosm of how the ocean may react to high levels of carbon dioxide
Stories by Umair Irfan
EnvironmentSeptember 9, 2011
Switching to Natural Gas Power May Not Slow Climate Change
A new study shows that switching from coal to natural gas might not help combat climate change
EnvironmentAugust 18, 2011
Do Alternative Designs for Wind Turbines Work?
Challenges remain in reconfiguring the standard, propellerlike wind turbines for greater efficiency
EnvironmentAugust 1, 2011
A Better Lithium Battery?
M.I.T. researchers design a more energy-dense lithium-based battery
July 7, 2011
World War II Bomber Contrails Show How Aviation Affects Climate
Massive Allied air raids show how airplane emissions influence climate