Earth Matters News

Planet Pundit: The audacity of dopes 3 Sep 2010, 9:51 pm

It took chutzpah for BP to keep quiet about a giant toxic release at a Texas refinery while spending tens of millions on PR about the oil spill.

Source: Earth Matters News | Ken Edelstein

7.0 quake hits New Zealand near Christchurch 3 Sep 2010, 9:28 pm

The quake, which had a depth of 20.5 miles, was felt throughout much of the South Island and parts of the North Island, but did not trigger a tsunami.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

Climate change could knock Jamestown off the coast 3 Sep 2010, 9:25 pm

Rising tides could sink island colony.

Source: Earth Matters News | Katy Rank Lev

‘Do the right thing’ on coal ash 3 Sep 2010, 9:13 pm

Hundreds testify as EPA hearings begin on the regulation of coal ash.

Source: Earth Matters News | Earthjustice

Earthquakes: Finding fault with nature 3 Sep 2010, 8:56 pm

Here’s a look at why such tremors happen and where the next one might strike.

Source: Earth Matters News | Russell McLendon

MNN week in review: Wacky weather and ‘Dirty Looks’ 3 Sep 2010, 8:40 pm

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Aug. 29- Sept. 4.

Source: Earth Matters News | MNN User

Japan whale meat case echoes apartheid: Greenpeace chief 3 Sep 2010, 7:38 pm

Two activists face possible jail terms for stealing a box of whale meat to present to media and authorities as proof of embezzlement in the state-run whaling program.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

Scientific clues to Obama’s Muslim problem 3 Sep 2010, 6:08 pm

Study reveals why differences in race, social class or other ideologies may make a person more likely to accept false statements.

Source: Earth Matters News | LiveScience

Judge rules against U.S. government on drilling moratorium 3 Sep 2010, 5:53 pm

Judge Martin Feldman said the administration’s new moratorium offered “no substantial changes” from the first, and denied the motion to dismiss.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

American Samoa passes law to ban plastic bags next year 3 Sep 2010, 2:38 pm

Gov. Togiola Tulafono, who signed the ban into law last week, said the measure would help preserve the environment for future generations.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

Hurricane Earl swipes U.S. East Coast, but no big hit 3 Sep 2010, 2:05 pm

The impact of the Category 2 hurricane, still packing winds of 105 miles per hour, appeared to be less than originally expected.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

EPA to issue more rules in climate fight 3 Sep 2010, 1:31 pm

The EPA has already set new fuel efficiency standards, as well as the first greenhouse gas emissions rules on cars and light trucks.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

New website to track climate aid, key to U.N. talks 3 Sep 2010, 1:15 pm

The website will help track whether rich countries are keeping a pledge to come up with $30 billion in climate aid for poor countries.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

Latest Gulf rig problem differs from BP spill 3 Sep 2010, 1:14 pm

Even though the rig was just 200 miles west of the site of the BP spill, the structures, operations and safety devices were different.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin

Gulf oil rig explodes off Louisiana coast 3 Sep 2010, 12:49 pm

All 13 people aboard the rig have been accounted for, with one injury. The extent of the injury was not known.

Source: Earth Matters News | Super Admin