Canadian Fireball Remains Found

"University of Calgary researchers reported last Friday that they have found the remains of the meteor that streaked through Canadian skies in November The remains of the 10-ton meteor were densely strewn over a...

North Greenland reports record summer snowmelt

"U.S. atmospheric scientists say satellite data indicates northern Greenland experienced a record number of melting days this summer. City College of New York Assistant Professor Marco Tedesco said the northern...

Special Video Report: Eight Days of Ike

"For Eight Days Hurricane Ike churned through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico carving out a path of destruction along the way and claiming the life's of those who crossed it's path. The AP's Mark Carlson takes a...

Mysterious Booms Labeled Homeland Security Issue

"People living in the Longfellow neighborhood in Minneapolis were jolted awake in the middle of the night Thursday by a big boom. However, police said they aren’t sure what caused the explosion. This is the...

7-square-mile ice sheet breaks loose in Canada

"EDMONTON, Alberta - A chunk of ice spreading across seven square miles has broken off a Canadian ice shelf in the Arctic, scientists said Tuesday."

Arctic Tundra is Turning Green

"People frequently say “green” to mean “environmentally friendly.” But encroaching conifer forests — really big greens — threaten to further spike the far North’s already low-grade fever."Throughout...

Catastrophic Drought Affecting Food Producing Regions of the World

"Government officials in Australia have warned that its main food-producing region – the Murray-Darling river system – may be facing permanent change because of climate change. Continuing drought conditions...

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