60-Second Earth

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Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Shrinks Jul 27, 2009

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The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium reports that the dead zone in the Gulf is much smaller this year than expected. Christie Nicholson reports

The Future of Farming Jul 21, 2009

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Intensive farming not only degrades our soils, but it also contributes to climate change. David Biello reports

El Nino Has Arrived Jul 10, 2009

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The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration officially announced that we will experience the El Nino phenomenon this year through to 2010. Christie Nicholson reports

The Wonderful World of Transgenic Animals Jul 02, 2009

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From spider silk in goat's milk to tomato genes in salmon, genetically modified animals are proliferating--in the lab. David Biello reports

Can America's Trains Go High-Speed? Jun 25, 2009

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The government is pushing for it, but are high speed trains even possible in the U.S.? David Biello reports

Getting to the Core of Twisters Jun 23, 2009

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In VORTEX2, the largest scientific study of tornadoes, scientists are trying to understand just what causes a twister to form. It's more complicated than you might think. Christie Nicholson reports

The Dirt on Biofuels Jun 18, 2009

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Are biofuels going to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? David Biello reports.

Germany's Solar Head Start Jun 05, 2009

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Jeff Wolfe, the CEO of groSolar, a leading U.S. solar energy distribution and installation company, explains why Germany is developing solar energy at a faster pace than the U.S. Steve Mirsky reports

Is Organic Really Better? May 28, 2009

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Is organic better for you and the environment? David Biello reports

Solar Forecasts and Climate Change May 22, 2009

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What is the link between solar activity and global warming? David Biello reports