60-Second Earth
Summary: Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute report on the science of the environment and the future of energy. Scientific American offers three other podcasts: the daily "60-Second Science" and the weekly "60-Second Psych" as well as "Science Talk." To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
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More than 40 years after Earth Day, human civilization is still far from the ideal of sustainability. David Biello reports
Reducing certain kinds of air pollution could limit the rise of ocean waters and buy time to address CO2 emissions. David Biello reports
Although climate change will cause massive disruption, it could benefit some species, such as the Adelie penguin. David Biello reports
The tools of synthetic biology offer hope for the resurrection of extinct species. David Biello reports
New Pope Francis I called for protecting the environment, but it remains to be seen how that might happen. David Biello reports
An analysis of the deepest spot in the oceans finds signs of microbial life. David Biello reports
Hugo Chavez's death may have an impact on the global oil market--and thus on the global climate as well. David Biello reports
Water demands continue to inch up year after year even as climate change queers supply. Can civilization cope? David Biello reports
Machine-to-machine communication offers an opportunity to make the modern world more energy efficient. David Biello reports
Spend a little more time observing meteors or combating climate change, spend a little less time worrying about global catastrophes. David Biello reports
From water use to carbon emissions, raising and distributing roses has an environmental impact worse than many other crops. David Biello reports
The earthworm invasion of North America is increasing carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from the soil. David Biello reports
Almost seven million birds are killed each year when they fly into communication towers. David Biello reports
Almost 7 million birds are killed each year when they fly into communication towers. David Biello reports.
In his second inaugural address, Pres. Barack Obama said the U.S. must respond to the threat of climate change and lead the development of sustainable energy
