For Bicyclists Needing a Boost, This Wheel May Help

The New York Times December 14, 2009 By Sindya N. Bhanoo

At M.I.T, the senseable city laboratory has created a wheel that captures the kinetic energy released when a rider brakes and saves it for when the rider needs a boost. While technically sound, the wheel's true challenge may be in winning over cyclists. For centuries now, bikes have all been beloved for their simplicity, not their bells and whistles.
Bicyclists need a boost and this idea works perfectly. This author relates to the topic very well and if this works out then hopefully everyone will use a bike as transporation and limit the usage of cars.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/15/science/earth/15bike.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

In Bolivia, Water and Ice Tell of Climate Change

The New York Times December 13, 2009 By Elisabeth Rosenthal

Unfortunetly, most scientists say that glaciers in Bolivia that have long provided water and electricity are melting and disappearing. Bolivia has become an angry voice for very poor nations, demanding that any financing be paid out in full and rapidly. Scientist have come to a conclustion that money and engineering could solve La Paz-El Alto's water problems, with projects including a well-designed reservoir.
It's too bad that places such as Bolivia have become limited with their amount of water and ice due to the sudden climate change. This author found all the information necessary to reach out to people to becareful of how they use their climate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/science/earth/14bolivia.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

New Materials May Aid in Capturing Carbon

The New York Times December 7, 2009 By Henry Fountain

At the University of California, chemists say that a new class of materials that they have developed, metal-organic frameworks, hold promis for carbon capture. In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Omar M. Yaghi and friends, have described the performance and they say can release a lot of C02 that captures at room temperature.
No one wants to hear about how there is more problems leading to our global warming issue and if there is new findings for capturing carbon that is perfect. Henry Fountain has gathered a good amount of information to determine whether or not this plan will come through.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/science/08obgas.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

In Face of Skeptics, Experts Affirm Climate Peril

The New York Times December 6, 2009 By Andrew C. Revkin and John M. Broder

Two years ago, a United Nations panel synthesized teh work of hundreds of climatologists around the world and they all called the evidence about global warming "unequivocal." The huge argument has threatened to complicate a multiyear diplomatic effort that has already developed in diffuclt political and financial disputes that have caused leaders to forget their hopes of binding a climate treaty this year.
It's too bad that people are doubting the idea of global warming and authors revkin and broder have researched a great amoutn of information that relates to this particular subject.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/science/earth/07climate.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Michigan: Fear Over Asian Carp Brings Request to Close Waterways

The New York Times December 2, 2009 By The Associated Press

There are several fears that the Asian carp will enter the Great Lakes and eventually wipe out other fish so there is a demand that the government should close the waterways connecting the lakes and the Mississippi River. Environmental groups and Gov. Granholm have asked Michigan's attorney general to force the Army Corps Engineers to temporarily shut down the three shipping locks near Chicago.
It's a little frightening how the Asian carp may enter the Great Lakes and sweep out the other fish. Hopeuflly the government and the army corps engineers make a plan to eliminate this situation.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/science/earth/03brfs-FEAROVERASIA_BRF.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Prairie Dogs Deemed Not Endangered

The New York Times December 2, 2009 The Associated Press

Black-tailed prarie dogs are not being considered endangered species and were denied protection under the Endagered Species Act after officials conclued the speciers were showing signs of rebounding. These prarie dogs once occupied across 11 Central and Western States and estimated about 50,000 square miles. They are a primary food source for rare animals such as black-footed ferrets.
The Associated Press usually gets great information and it's good and bad that the black-tailed prarie dogs got denied because it's great knowing that they aren't endangered, but I'm sure it would have been nice having them under that species act just in case.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/science/earth/03prairie.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Brazil Seeks West’s Aid on Amazon

The New York Times November 26, 2009 The Associated Press

President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said that rich Western nations should contribute and pay to prevent deforestation in the Amazon rain forest. The reason being is because those countries have cause a lot of environmental destruction than the local loggers and farmers. If they decide to contribute then things will become a lot better.

The Associated Pressed released and issue on how the Western nations should aid the Amazon rain forest because they destruct the environment more than any other nations.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/27/world/americas/27amazon.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

California Takes Step to Limit Emissions

The New York Times November 24, 2009 By John M. Broder

California is creating a system to try to limit emissions of pollutants blamed for harmful climate change. It's goal is to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. This new rule also includes reductions in emissions from transportation and industrial fuels beginning in 2015. California was one of the first states to realize the potential effects of a changing climate.

This author found all the information needed to establish the fact that California is doing all it can to help out global warming affects. Arnold Shwarzenegger, govenor of California is trying to figure out what to do in times like these.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/science/earth/25climate.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Seas Grow Less Effective at Absorbing Emissions

The New York Times November 18, 2009 Sindya N. Bhanoo

Dr. Khatiwala and his collaberators created a mathematical model using measurements of seawater collected over the past years. They created a formula which estimated the human-generated carbon dioxide in the oceans from 1765 to 2008. Dr. Khatiwala’s approach provides estimates of ocean carbon storage for every year from 1765 to 2008.

This author provided vaulable information about the absorbing emissions in the seas. I hope they figure out something to do and decrease the amount of chance of global warming. Hopefully they get more data and create more formulas.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/science/earth/19oceans.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Turtles Are Casualties of Warming in Costa Rica

The New York Times November 13, 2009 By Elisabeth Rosenthal


In Costa Rica, Playa Grande is a resort town that is also known for Leatherback Sea Turtle National Park. Warmer temperatures and rising sea levels have diminshed the Pacific Sea Turtles. These species are unfortunetly endangered. The Sea Turtles are sensitive to the affects of global warming. They feed off reefs which are dying in hotter seas.

It's a shame how things are happening to these innocent sea turtles. There are seven sea turtles worldwide and they are considered threatened. I hope someone helps the turtles out and makes sure that they don't become fully extinct.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/science/earth/14turtles.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Gloomy Energy Report Sets the Stage for Climate Talks

The New York Times November 10, 2009 By Jad Mouawad

According to the International Energy Agency, energy consumption will soar over the next few decades, resulting in a rise in global temperatures. Unfortunetly, carbon emissions will rise by 40% by 2030 without a new global agreement. The world will have to spen $500 billion to cut emissions for each year they delay the agreement.

It's unfortunate how they aren't passing the global agreement and we have to throw our money away each year. This author makes it known that we need to do something in order to save our world or else it will become destroyed.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/business/energy-environment/11oil.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Harmful Levels of Mercury Are Found

The New York Times November 11, 2009 By The Associated Press


A federal study revealed that about half of the American lakes and reservoirs contain fish with a great amount of toxic metal mercury. The Environmental Protection Agency found mercury in all fish samples collected from 500 lakes from the years 2000-2003. The mercury found in this fish is harmful and could cause a lot of damage to the nervous system.

It's a shame how much mercury has been found in the lakes and resevoirs. The Environmental Protection Agency collected so many samples and hopefully all of these harmful fish get taken care of or thrown away because that could be deadly.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/us/11brfs-HARMFULLEVEL_BRF.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Mt. Kilimanjaro Ice Cap Continues Rapid Retreat

The New York Times November 2, 2009 By Sindya N. Bhanoo

Scientists have reported that the ice atop Mt. Kilimanjaro has continued to retreat rapidly. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences have not established whether or not the cause of the melting ice caps is due to humans. 85% of the ice cover has been covered since 1912, has vanished.

This article has proven that no one is doing anything about the mountains and the ice caps in all different parts of the world. They are all slowly melting away and we don't know the cause of it at the moment. Sindya found all the perfect facts of this article and did a good job stating it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/world/africa/03melt.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Gore’s Dual Role: Advocate and Investor

The New York Times November 2, 2009 By John M. Broder


Mr. Gore wishes to become a member and lead the Silver Spring Networks. It's a global green energy revolution and he is proud to be an active member against global warming. Mr. Gore has invested a great amount of money towards environmentally friendly technology ever since he left the government in 2001. He has donated money towards groups such as the Alliance for Climate Protection and the Climate Project.

I think this a great idea how Mr. Gore is fighting for environmental friendly technology. If more people decided to contribute to this than our society would be a lot better. I am glad he is doing all of this and hopefully it works out!


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/business/energy-environment/03gore.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1257616950-cCeeJm8dhFPkRxPUsuWaQA

Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska

The New York Times October 29, 2009 By John M. Broder


There are roughly 3,500 bears in two groups and they need a lot more space for their habitat. The greatest threat to the polar bear is the melting of sea ice caused by climate change. It's crucial for these poor bears to live in an area that is simply melting away. The Interior Department proposed designating a bunch of land, sea and ice along the northern coast of Alaska.

I wish there was something I could do to help out the polar bears! It's a shame watching them become extinct because they are such cute animals! This author describes how the interior departments proposals are trying to help out.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/science/earth/23bear.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

BMW Offers Plug-In Electric Diesel Hybrid (and It’s Green, Too)

The New York Times October 21, 2009 By Phil Patton


The automobile company, BMW, is deciding to go green with their new cars! The new sports car will be a plug-in electric diesel hybrid. They are trying to help out with the global warming situation and they are going green! People love the idea of showing off their new cars and especially if its helping out the environment, so BMW comes up with an idea to make their cars stylish!

This is a great situation and the author incorporated all of the data that is necessary. I would love to buy this car! I have a hand me down BMW sports car...so a new update would be ideal!



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/automobiles/autospecial2/22ADRIAN.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Finding Ease, Efficiency and Fun on a Scooter

The New York Times October 20, 2009 By Dexter Ford


Ever since $4-a-gallon-gas and city traffic, people came up with a new idea to ride around on scooters. Along the streets of Shanghai, Paris, Rome and Beijing, scooters are becoming more and more popular. Americans have stopped riding on their hummers and their hogs to switch to a better idea. A safety consultant firm in California states that it's not any safer than a motorcycle just because its tiny and cute!

I think it's a great idea that scooters are becoming popular. I was in greece this summer visiting family and my cousins has scooters. I noticed that they were safer and it didn't guzzle down gas faster than a regular car. This author found all of his information perfectly.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/automobiles/autospecial2/22SCOOT.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Fossil Fuels’ Hidden Cost Is in Billions, Study Says

The New York Times October 19, 2009 By Matthew L. Wald

The National Academy of Sciences have states that burning fossil fuels causes the Unites States to spend $120 billion a year in health costs because of the premature deaths. Damages are caused from the oil and gas problems. Almost 20,000 people die prematurely each year due to this problem. Coal burning averages to about 3.2 cent per kilowatt-hour. It adds up in the long run and we have to spend alot on it.

This author found the information and found evidence as to how much we contribue to the global warming. The National Academy of Sciences realizes that we need to do something fast and help out the damages we've already done.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/science/earth/20fossil.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Curbing Emissions by Sealing Gas Leaks

The New York Times October 14, 2009 By Andrew C Revkin & Clifford Krauss

In the viewfinder of an infrared camera, there is a picture of natural gas gushing through and leaking out of the pipes in eastern Texas. Natural gas contained Methane, which causes a third of our contribution to global warming. Unfortunetly, methane stays in the air for around 10 years, causing even more problems to our atmosphere.

It's incredible how much natural gas leaked out of the pipes at his place in Texas. It's hard eliminating these things because they just happen. These authors, Andrew and Clifford, researched this topic in depth and found out how other people are trying to fix this problem.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/business/energy-environment/15degrees.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Beijing’s Air Is Cleaner, but Far From Clean

The New York Times October 16, 2009 By Michael Wines

Even thought there are around four million vehicles that clog Beijing's roads everyday, Beijing's air is actually becoming cleaner. China used to have poisonous rivers and chemical beltching smelters, but China now is trying really hard to get their air clean. The city has only recorded 2 days of pollution which is the lowest number in a decade.

I'm glad China is deciding to help out with the greenhouse gas situation. Global warming is a great issue in which all of us need to participate and help out with. The author found good material and data to find out whether China was doing better or not.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/17/world/asia/17beijing.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

E.U. Plan to Curb Carbon Dioxide Would Favor Solar Power

The New York Times October 6, 2009 By James Kanter


The European Commissions is coming out with a new idea to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing emissions from coal plants. The European Union wants to be involved with trying to cut greenhouse gases before a summit meeting in Copenhagen. The investment plan had to be increased from €3 billion to €8 billion to come up with new technologies.

This plan seems well organized, so hopefully it goes through smoothly. The author found all the valid information and it's set up in terms of knowing if it'll go through or not.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/07/business/energy-environment/07energy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

U.S. Blocks Oil Drilling at 60 Sites in Utah

The New York Times Octoboer 8, 2009 By John M. Broder

The Department of the Interior has decided to freeze oil and the development of gas on 60 out of the 77 drilling sites in Utah because the process was rushed and had many flaws. Some of which inclue parcels near the Dionasaur National Monument, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park. Some of the reasons for holding off on it was to avoid the dust and noise pollution that is involved with the drilling process along with damage of the habitats.

I think it's a good idea to hold off on this process because it seems as if it may cause a lot of damage in the long run. This author found various reasons as to why they want to eliminate it or destroy this plan.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/science/earth/09leases.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

State Issues Rules on Upstate Natural Gas Drilling Near City’s Water

The New York Times September 30, 2009 By Jad Mouawad


Fearful of water contamination, enivironmental advocates advised against gas drilling near New York City's water supply. They believe that drilling into the water supply may cause the city to have contaminated water which could end up being disasterous. During the operation, state inspectors would have to be present to approve of the things being drilled.

I'm glad they are being carfeul of how they drill in the main water supply. It would be chaotic if the water in New York City became contaminated. This author made sure that he found all his facts to show how bad it could get if they don't be careful.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/01/nyregion/01drill.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Alternative Energy Projects Stumble on a Need for Water

The New York Times September 29, 2009 By Todd Woody

Solar Millenium, a German developer, came up with a new idea that may provide people with hundreds of jobs. The plan was to make two big solar plantations that would have the sun generate electricity. Recently, the company stated that they would need 1.3 billion gallons of water each year to cool the power plants.

This idea seems very interesting and convenient for almost everyone, but when it comes to using 1.3 billion gallons of water each year, I'm not too sure about it. I turn off the water whenever possible in order to conserve the water. This author found all the necessary information needed to decide whether this is a successful idea or not.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/30/business/energy-environment/30water.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Smuggling Europe’s Waste to Poorer Countries

The New York Times September 26,2009 By Elisabeth Rosenthal

Due to Europe's new laws that place restrictions on any waste exports, two inspectors found a bunch of electronic waste thrown into a shipping container in the Netherlands. All of the waste was supposed to be sent to China but it was never going anywhere. Rotterdam as become the 'go to place' to send trash and leave it all behind.

The author researched all the information about the new European Laws which try to eliminate the amount of electronic waste. I believe that the laws should be more strict in europe than any other country because from the looks of it, Amsterdam is polluting the world right now. Good thing my family and I recycle everything.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/science/earth/27waste.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Pursuing a Battery So Electric Vehicles Can Go the Extra Miles

The New York Times September 14, 2009 By John Markoff

I.B.M is unfolding a plan to create new lithium-air batteries which generate better power source for electric vehicles. They hope to launch the new idea before the next decade to make sure it's successful by making them rechargeable. I.B.M also wishes to have the california company, Tesla Motors, provide cars with this new battery.

If this idea works out then it will be the best for all of us to buy and drive an electric vehicle. We have four cars in my family and I'm sure it will be much cheaper if we bought electric cars, especially if they come with rechargeable batteries! This author explained how people are becoming more intuned with the environment and they want to help out with the world.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/15/science/15batt.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Following Trash and Recyclables on Their Journey

The New York Times September 16, 2009 By Mireya Navarro

By being curious, a young girl gets together with researchers and attaches electronic tracking devices to her garbage in order to understand where it goes. This plan is to give people an idea of how important they are to their environment and hopefully change their nasty habits to better habits. A main concern of hers is to make sure to recycle items instead of just throwing it out with garbage. If you can recycle an object, make sure to actually recycle it.

My family and I take out the garbage every thursday night. We also fill up our recycling bin with bottles and anything else possible. This author was an expert at expressing her views towards reducing items and making sure things get recycled.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/science/earth/17trash.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Plugged-In Age Feeds a Hunger for Electricity

The New York Times September 19, 2009 By Jad Mouwad & Kate Galbraith

The average amount of time Americans watch television is 5 hours a day. That uses up a great amount of electricity in households which causes serious environmental issues. The energy wasted is unfortunate and helps increase our chances of global warming. Another power drain are video games, such as Xbox 360. Teenagers find it hard to save their games, so they keep their consoles switched on so they can get back to where they left off.

Buying gadgets and using up our energy has turned into a disaster. Before I leave a room in my house, i should always remember to turn off the lights, a computer, or a tv to save energy. The authors expressed their opinons perfectly and provided a good amount of information.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/business/energy-environment/20efficiency.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss