Danger! Centalized Electrical Grid
Hackers gained access and threatened the integrity of the U.S. power grid. (U.S. Electrical Grid Attacked by Hackers)
This kind of vulnerability raises continued concerns about having an electrical infrastructure that is centralized. Researchers at MIT have developed an energy technique that would allow every household to produce its own energy. The process is [...]
Turning Water Into Energy
‘Major discovery’ from MIT primed to unleash solar revolution
Scientists mimic essence of plants’ energy storage system
n a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn’t shine.
Daniel Nocera [...]
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Climate Change News
- NOAA’s Sea Grant Awards Eight 'Climate Engagement' Mini-GrantsCoastal residents, businesses and decision-makers around the country will consider how their communities can adapt to climate change through eight newly awarded NOAA National Sea Grant College Program grants. […]
- Stratospheric Water Vapor is a Global Warming Wild CardA 10 percent drop in water vapor ten miles above Earth’s surface has had a big impact on global warming, say researchers in a study published online January 28 in the journal Science. The findings might help explain why global surface temperatures have not risen as fast in the last ten years as they did in the 1980s and 1990s. […]
Earth FAQ
- Why was the GeoPDF file format selected for US Topo maps?Read for the answer to this question. […]
- What should I know about wildfires, debris flows, and other types of landslides?Read for the answer to this question. […]
- Is there a list of the largest landslides in the World?Read for the answer to this question. […]
U.S. Geological Survey
- Mount St. Helens Reawakens: The Thirtieth AnniversaryVancouver, Wash.—A magnitude 4.2 earthquake 30 years ago Saturday marked the reawakening of Mount St. Helens after 123 years of inactivity and set the stage for the most destructive eruption in U.S. history. The catastrophic eruption of May 18, 1980, claimed 57 lives and caused an estimated $1 billion damage. It was a very visible reminder that volcanoes c […]
- Unzipping Wildlife Genes: Genetics Revolutionize Conservation ResearchU.S. Geological Survey conservation geneticists will showcase their science at the Department of the Interior on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (South Interior Building, South Interior Auditorium, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.) The media are invited to attend and talk with scientists, listen to short talks, and view poster presentations. Belo […]
- USGS Scientists, Research Help Haiti ReconstructionUSGS scientists are helping Haitians lay the groundwork for reconstruction and long-term earthquake monitoring in the wake of the Jan. 12, 2010, magnitude-7 earthquake, by providing geologic research that will assist with the establishment of new building codes in the country. “USGS research will contribute to explicit recommendations to both the Haitian g […]
Earth Publications
- Groundwater, Surface-Water, and Water-Chemistry Data, Black Mesa Area, Northeastern Arizona-2008-2009Macy, Jamie P. (2010), Open-File Report 2010-1038. […]
- Science in the Public Sphere: Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Planning from a Transdisciplinary PerspectiveTorregrosa, Alicia, Casazza, Michael L., Caldwell, Margaret R., Mathiasmeier, Teresa A., Morgan, Peter M., Overton, Cory T. (2010), Open-File Report 2010-1049. […]
- Estimation of Flood-Frequency Discharges for Rural, Unregulated Streams in West VirginiaWiley, Jeffrey B.; Atkins Jr., John T. (2010), Scientific Investigations Report 2010-5033. […]
U.S. Department Of The Interior
- Coin ReleaseHouse Speaker Pelosi Letter on Draft Bill - National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.pdf President of the Senate Biden Letter on Draft Bill - National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.pdf . […]
- U.S. Proposal on Polar Bears Not Adopted by CITESWASHINGTON – Assistant Secretary of the Interior Tom Strickland today said the United States is disappointed its proposal to protect polar bears from international trade was not accepted by the 175-nation the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora meeting this week in Doha, Qatar, but that the United States woul […]
- Coordinated Federal Effort Allows for Klamath Project Water Deliveries in Drought-Stricken BasinWASHINGTON, D.C. – A coordinated Obama Administration effort will allow for meaningful water deliveries to Klamath Project water users, despite ongoing drought conditions that have severely impacted all Klamath Basin parties. […]
- Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Proposal Not Adopted After Intense DebateWASHINGTON, D.C. – The proposal to list Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) under Appendix I of CITES was not adopted today by the Parties. The proposal, sponsored by the Principality of Monaco, and strongly supported by the United States, garnered intense debate by the Parties due to the importance of this migratory fish species for commercial purpose […]
- Salazar Seeks Legislation to Authorize Mint to Issue Coins Commemorating National Park Service Centennial AnniversaryWASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is asking Congress to pass legislation authorizing the U.S. Mint to issue coins commemorating the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016. […]
- Interior Announces Increased Water Supply Allocations in CaliforniaWASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the Bureau of Reclamation’s 2010 Central Valley Project Water Supply allocations have increased throughout the valley as a result of additional precipitation, improved snowpack, and improved storage at Shasta Reservoir. […]
- Interior and Homeland Security Collaborate on Border Protection, Resource Conservation along US/Mexico BorderAJO, Arizona. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar met with Department of the Interior and Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol employees at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument today to discuss the progress and cooperative efforts for homeland security projects in the area. The initiatives are part of a comprehensive effort to fix the nation’ […]
- United States to Support Trade Restrictions on Bluefin Tuna, Polar Bears, and Other Imperiled Species at CITES Conference in QatarDOHA, Qatar – Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Tom Strickland today said the United States will support trade restrictions on bluefin tuna, polar bears, and imperiled corals and sharks among other proposals at the meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that b […]
- Salazar and Rodriguez Highlight Recovery Act Projects at Big Bend National Park, Encourages International Conservation Partnership with MexicoBIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Congressman Ciro Rodriguez today highlighted more than $10.4 million in projects that are creating jobs at Big Bend National Park under President Obama’s economic recovery plan. During a tour of the park, Salazar and Rodriguez also strongly supported expanded international cooperation […]
- Secretary Salazar Announces $3.7 Million in Renewable Energy Project Grants for 13 Tribal CommunitiesWASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development has awarded $3.7 million to tribes that are developing renewable energy resources for their communities. Access to these resources will allow these communities to develop jobs and additional economic opportunities on their rese […]