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Environment
Is It Time To Throw Out 'Primordial Soup' Theory?
()A group of scientists says the idea that life emerged from a prebiotic broth is past its expiration date.
Animals
Blue Whales Croon A New Tune()
February 6, 2010 Blue whales are updating their playlist, according to new research on the huge mammals. One scientist says it's because they've got more reason to sing.
A Toxic Century: Mining Giant Must Clean Up Mess()
February 4, 2010 After years of polluting and contaminating the environment, the American Smelting and Refining Company's notorious copper-smelting plant in El Paso, Texas, will be cleaned up this year. Asarco will also pay $1.79 billion to settle claims for pollution at more than 80 sites throughout the country.
Timeline: History Of Asarco In El Paso()
February 4, 2010 After more than 100 years of production, the Asarco plant in El Paso, Texas will clean up its mess this year as a result of one of the largest environmental bankruptcies in U.S. history. The plant has a long history of pollution in this Texas city.
Energy
Green Groups Oppose Obama On Nuclear Power()
February 2, 2010 President Obama's proposed 2011 budget would triple the money available to companies who build nuclear power facilities. Obama supports nuclear energy as a way to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental groups oppose the move, maintaining that nuclear power plants generate harmful toxic waste.
Animals
How To FedEx A Panda()
January 30, 2010 The star resident of the National Zoo is leaving Washington next week. Four-year-old Tai Shan will board the "FedEx Panda Express" to Chengdu, China. Where will they find a mailer large enough for him?
Atmospheric Dry Spell Eases Global Warming()
January 28, 2010 It was a meteorological mystery: global temperatures hadn't increased dramatically over the Past decade, even though greenhouse gas levels did. It turns out that a temporary decline in water vapor in the Earth's upper atmosphere has been holding global warming in check.
