Fishermen’s association members (l. to r.) Rafael Castillo Mota, Luis Paulino, and Francisco Calpio worry that resort construction will end access to areas where they launch their boats..
07.02.09
Tourism tangles a fishing lifeline
Loss of sea access hits the Dominican Republic’s already pressed fishermen.
07.01.09
Change in atmosphere aids common reed’s takeover of wetlands
A new study looks at what has caused the aggressive spread of a 'superweed.'
06.30.09
Will much of New Orleans be underwater by 2100?
Sea-level rise and sinking land mean the Mississippi River Delta's habitable land will shrink, a new study finds.
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06.29.09 For Obama, it’s all energy all the timeHe touted the climate bill over the weekend, and new lighting standards on Monday. Republicans say the US needs more energy supplies, too. |
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06.29.09 How teeth may help solve a 53 million-year mysteryScientists have long wondered if animals migrated to Ellesmere Island seasonally or stayed throughout the year. Now, they have some clues. |
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06.26.09 A tooth-and-nail fight in House over climate billThe measure, which calls for the most striking government intervention in energy use since 1975, is up for a vote Friday. |
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06.25.09 Green Stuff: Eco-news and discoveriesScientists reveal the effect of fishing on cod size and question turning crops into fuel. |
