Daily Green

Carbon trapped in Cities more than Rain forests

Michael — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Carbon dioxide is the most prevalent greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, so reducing production and trapping any existing CO2 is something on the agenda for everyone looking to fight climate change. Conventional ideas for doing this included planting...(read more)

H1N1 Swine Flu Expected to kill 30,000+ This Winter

Michael — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are worried that the H1N1 virus or swine flu may be responsible for anywhere from 30,000 to 90,000 deaths this winter. Estimates from the World Health Organization include projections of 1 in 3...(read more)

Albino Humpback Whale Migaloo Spotted off Australian Coast

Christie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:14:00 GMT

The all-white humpback whale named Migaloo was spotted after a two year abscence off the coast of Australia. A fan favorite among whale watchers and scientists, many consider Migaloo to be the only albino humpback whale in the world, which has earned...(read more)

PETA's 'Save the Whales' Billboard: Offensive or not?

Christie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Animal rights organization PETA has stirred up controversy again with their new Save the Whales billboard, which targets fat women and promotes vegetarianism. The illustration on the billboard depicts an overweight bikini-clad woman at the beach with...(read more)

NOAA declares July Warmest Global Ocean Surface Temp. on Record

Michael — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:32:00 GMT

NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (also responsible for the recent NOAA Hurricane forecast of reduced hurricanes this year) declared that this past July broke previous records for the warmest global ocean surface temperature....(read more)

The Cove: Award winning docudrama to save the dolphins

Christie — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Must-see award-winning documentary The Cove stirs up dark waters around dolphin capture and slaughter. Action-packed dolphin doc The Cove follows activists as they attempt to infiltrate a highly guarded cove in Taji, Japan where more than 20,000 dolphins...(read more)

Perseid Meteror Shower Best Viewed Tuesday PM August 11, 2009

Michael — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Stargazers will be in for a treat Tuesday night when the annual Perseid meteor shower occurs. Unlike the July 2009 solar eclipse , this meteor shower will be visible from anywhere in the world; with the possibility of seeing up to 80 meteors per hour...(read more)

Genetically Engineered Corn "Calls" for Help From Predators

Michael — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Scientists have created a mutant strain of corn that can signal when it’s under attack according to a new study. This feat has been achieved by augmenting natural defenses that are already present in the corn to emit a sort of ‘distress call’ when beetle...(read more)

Great Pacific Garbage Patch: Solving the Mystery

Christie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:40:00 GMT

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is finally getting some attention from the scientific community. We talked about the island of trash in a previous post, outlining its massive size (twice the size of Texas by some estimates) and its unknown origins. Today,...(read more)

Refrigerator Recycling: The New "Cash for Clunkers"

Emily — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The much-heralded "Cash for Clunkers" or CARS program might be out of money just a week after its launch, but a similar program targeting old refrigerators is steadily growing. According to Sam Sirkin, program development manager for refrigerator and...(read more)

Cash for Clunkers Suspended? Has the Money Already Run Out?

David — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:10:00 GMT

The federal government’s popular (albeit controversial) “ Cash for Clunkers ” program may be on the verge of collapse amid rumors that the money has run out already. The program has only been up and running for a week. It was initially conceived as a...(read more)

Cash for Clunkers List Changes

Michael — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:08:00 GMT

For those that have been following our coverage on the Cash for Clunkers program , also known as the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) - there was a recent update to the list of cars that are eligible for the rebate. As a result the mileage rates for...(read more)

350ppm: NASA's Maximum Carbon Dioxide Level for the Earth - Where Do We Stand?

David — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:25:00 GMT

A few years ago, scientists in the Arctic made a startling discovery. They noticed that the Arctic ice was melting. This alone wasn't surprising. The scientists expected the Arctic ice to be melting, as they were well aware of rising global temperatures....(read more)

Cash For Clunkers Stimulus: Start Your Engines

Christie — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:17:00 GMT

The Cash For Clunkers stimulus program starts today**! Officially known as Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), the federal program was officially signed into law today by President Obama. The CARS program, modeled after similar successful European initiatives...(read more)

Nurse Shark left to rot on street in downtown Miami

Michael — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:40:00 GMT

Two vagrant men ditched a four and a half foot shark, leaving it to rot in downtown Miami, Florida after several unsuccessful attempts to sell it to fish markets for $10. The carcass of the shark was found in the middle of the street, but there is some...(read more)