Not too hard to follow the logic. Surface sources do dictate upper atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide. A complex, but understandable, picture is emerging of systems which distribute CO2. This is raw science, but it’s learning a lot, fast.

Scientists from the Universities of Bath and Exeter have developed a rapid new way of checking for toxic genes in disease-causing bacteria which infect insects and humans.

Frozen arctic soil contains nearly twice the greenhouse-gas-producing organic material as was previously estimated, researchers say.

To some people, bottled water is the embodiment of evil. There is, however, a good side to bottled water. Consider how bottled water companies compete with local tap water providers, making them work harder to do their jobs effectively.

A new project reveals that out of 17,000 assessed species, over 7,000 could be threatened with extinction because of climate change.

2008 has been a brutal year so far when it comes to natural disasters. In just the first 6 months over 230,000 people have lost their lives world-wide to Mother Nature's fury.

Rupert Wright sent me his book to review. The book is a good read, exploring the many ways that we understand and relate to water. Wright -- as someone who's been involved with water for years -- understands water in the developing world....

The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever.

Kenyan goat herders are taking on board some medical advice this week as droughts hit hard their cattle. The ancient old condoms called the "olor" won't allow the animals their fun and it will keep the numbers down before the rains come

Environmental groups are criticizing Starbucks for allowing water taps to run in its stores all day. Starbucks claim they do this to maintain hygiene conditions in their stores.