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Last updated on February 4th, 2012
| The Link Between Loss of Coastal Wetlands and Climate Change: Click here |
| Two unrelated environmental events can compound the effects of climate change and increase the economic losses both directly and indirectly. |
| The TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Proposal: Click here |
| The Keystone XL pipeline has already become a hot topic. President Obama has nixed the project for now. Facts are hard to find in the haystack of details. |
| The Great Lakes - The Largest Freshwater System on Earth: Click here |
| The Great Lakes region has an abundance of freshwater, and millions of people depend on its resources. |
| How Runoff Affects the Environment: Click here |
| Runoff introduces toxins into surface water sources that can potentially contaminate the public water supply and drinking water. |
| 5 Ways to Protect Lakes and Streams: Click here |
| Protecting waterways helps preserve drinking water quality by preventing contamination from pollutants. Agricultural and urban runoff are the main threats. |
| Stratospheric Ozone Decreased by Major Volcanic Eruptions: Click here |
| Major volcanic eruptions, in which the emitted sulphur dioxide gas reaches the stratosphere, now contribute to ozone depletion. It wasn't always that way. |
| The Climate Effects of Volcanic Eruptions: Click here |
| Volcanic eruptions affect climate on many time scales. To understand the human influence on climate it is necessary to appreciate these natural influences. |
| What is the True Cause of the Earthquakes in Oklahoma?: Click here |
| A large earthquake hit five miles NW of Prague, Oklahoma. News sources are stating this is due to fracking for oil, but is this just a cover-up story? |
| The Importance of Soil Conservation: Click here |
| Soil conservation is vital to the health of both urban and rural environments. Without proper care, wildlife, plants and people may suffer from its effects. |
| Job Opportunities in Williston, North Dakota from Bakken Oil: Click here |
| U.S. unemployment hovers around 9.1 %. The Bakken is yielding more oil and gas due to fracking. Williston and other towns have lots of jobs of all kinds. |