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Fat new oil deposits found in the Gulf of Mexico Beneath some 20,000 feet of earth and 7,000 feet of water, 175 miles off the U.S. coast in the Gulf of Mexico, lies an enormous field of oil and gas — enough to potentially double U.S. oil reserves. The lucky SOBs who found it are […]

Tick. Tick. Tick.

Methane emissions from Siberian bogs are “time bomb,” scientists warn Thawing Siberian bogs may be releasing up to five times more methane than previously thought, potentially creating a vicious cycle wherein more warming releases more methane, which causes more warming, which … well, you get the picture. “It is a ticking time bomb,” says Katey […]

Mother Jones highlights the work of two eco-activists

Just a quick post to point to Mother Jones' 13th annual roundup of campus activism. Highlights below the fold:

Well-Fed

It’s now oh-so-easy for federal employees to give to Grist Do you earn your bread and butter in the employ of the U.S. federal government? Have we got a deal for you! You can now donate to Grist through the Combined Federal Campaign; we’re recipient No. 2338. It’s tax-deductible and simple as pie. If you […]