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Doctors warn obese kids may need liver transplants
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
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TRENTON, N.J. -- In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Full story »
Spacecraft flies by comet
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
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Many people have viewed the rough surface of the moon through photographs and telescopes, and some have traveled to visit Meteor Crater outside of Winslow, Ariz. But few have had a close look at one of the asteroids that created such impacts. Full story »
CU study: Estimates of rising sea levels due to climate change exaggerated
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
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A new University of Colorado study debunks the scientific speculation that global warming will cause seas to rise 20 feet or more by the end of the century. In fact, the study says, global sea rise exceeding 6 feet looks to be a physical impossibility. Full story »
Border patrol battles invaders from Canada
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
SEATTLE -- Alishia Beckham uses a hand-mirror and a flashlight to defend the United States from foreign invaders. Full story »
Arctic ice at second-lowest level since 1979
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
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WASHINGTON -- More ominous signs Wednesday have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes: Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is at its second-lowest level in about 30 years. Full story »
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Arctic Ocean sea ice has melted to the second lowest minimum since satellite observations began, according to scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center. Sea ice melt on Monday exceeded the low recorded in 2005, which had held second place. Full story »
West Antarctic warming linked to tropical ocean
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
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Dramatic year-to-year temperature swings and a century-long warming trend across west Antarctica are linked to conditions in the tropical Pacific Ocean, according to new work by Boulder researchers. Full story »
NCAR shuts down climate impacts center
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
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The National Center for Atmospheric Research this week abruptly shut down the Center for Capacity Building, a program overseen by Michael Glantz, a senior political scientist and author, known for its cutting edge social science research on the impacts of climate on society. Full story »
Sponsored research at CU breaks record
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
The University of Colorado's Boulder campus raked in about $280 million in sponsored research awards this fiscal year, eclipsing the school's previous record, according to early projections. Full story »
Utilities say grids can deal with electric cars
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Which draws more juice from the electric grid, a big-screen plasma television or recharging a plug-in hybrid car? Full story »
CU, Boulder researchers to fly unmanned planes over Greenland
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Unmanned airplanes flying over Greenland’s ice sheet this month is expected to give Boulder scientists a rare chance to do everything from monitor melting to tracking seal and polar bear populations. Full story »
Roan Plateau suit filed over drilling
Saturday, July 12, 2008
DENVER -- A coalition of 10 environmental groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a sale next month of oil and gas leases on the Roan Plateau, an area with pristine backcountry that nearby residents, Gov. Bill Ritter and others hope to protect. Full story »
Global warming Bush rejects laws for emissions
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration, dismissing the recommendations of its top experts, rejected regulating the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming Friday, saying it would cripple the U.S. economy. Full story »
Free photovoltaic fair Tuesday night
Thursday, July 10, 2008
On Tuesday night, Clean Energy Action, a local activist group, is hosting a free photovoltaic fair.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. with social hour and the opportunity to chat with representatives from nine photovoltaic companies: Standard Renewable Energy, Simple Solar, REC Solar, Namaste Solar, Independent Power Systems, Flat Iron Solar, Custom Solar, Cool Solar and Akeena. Full story »
The event will begin at 5 p.m. with social hour and the opportunity to chat with representatives from nine photovoltaic companies: Standard Renewable Energy, Simple Solar, REC Solar, Namaste Solar, Independent Power Systems, Flat Iron Solar, Custom Solar, Cool Solar and Akeena. Full story »
Feds: Preble's mouse threatened in Colorado, not in Wyoming
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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The Preble’s meadow jumping mouse was removed from the threatened species list in Wyoming today, but officials said it remains on the threatened list in Colorado. Full story »
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