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Just what the ocean needs, 27 times more plastic

Image of This bird likely died from eating plastic and other debris harvested from the ocean. The indigestible bits of plastic that lodged themselves inside can be easily seen.

An oceanographer is suggesting that plastic pollution in the ocean may by as much as 2.5 times worse than presently estimated saying that ... continue reading

Solution to the Energy Crisis: Stop the Algae, Harness Hot Flashes!

Image of Given the enthusiasm that Washington has shown for algae, I'm sure they will jump at this new, and better, opportunity.

I have listened with great interest to the debate surrounding the energy situation.  If I understand the concerns of the ... continue reading

Glowing skies on Tuesday -- A sign from God?

Image of The northern lights are impressive, but rarely seen at southerly latitudes. It is unknown how far south they will be visible on Tuesday--if at all, but there is a chance.

The nighttime sky may glow on Tuesday. Is it a sign from God? You decide.UPDATE: Current predictions now hold that the CME will reach ... continue reading

Big-mouthed female shark that doesn't need a male

Image of We're not telling her she needs a male...

Imagine finding a shark in the middle of the desert, in one of the hottest most inhospitable places on Earth. Now imagine that shark living ... continue reading

Chevron oil spill shows the risk of drilling in pre-salt deposits

Image of This Nov. 18 photo shows efforts to contain the spill.

A growing offshore oil spill continues to threaten the delicate marine environment off the coast of Brazil. Despite the magnitude of the ... continue reading

The 'Green Pope' Calls the Young to be Guardians of Life and Freedom Watch

Image of Pope with High School Students in Paul VI Hall

Pope Benedict XVI proposes a relational Catholic Environmental vision rooted in the primacy of an authentic human ecology. We are to ... continue reading

Featured: Oceans over the brink?

Image of A coral reef killed by acidification. One-quarter of the world's marine life depends on the health of coral reefs.

The world's oceans may already be over the brink of collapse to the detriment of the entire world as we know it, according to some ... continue reading

Scientists unravel mysteries of Antarctic alps.

Image of A digital rendering of the Gambertsev mountains.

Scientists studying the Gamburtsev subglacial mountains have finally unraveled the mystery of how they were formed millions of years ago. ... continue reading

The world's oceans -- now more plastic than plankton

Image of For years,everything, including the kitchen sink, has been dumped into the ocean, with deadly results.

The image of a fisherman reeling in a boot at the end of his line is a comedic staple, but the reality is that he is far more likely to ... continue reading

Massive iceberg breaking away from Antarctica Watch

Image of The growing rift in the Pine Island glacier is clearly visible in this aerial photograph.

Scientists are watching as a major piece of Antarctica is preparing to break off the continent. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - ... continue reading

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