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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Federal guidelines will dictate that electric vehicles start making more noise at low speeds. David Biello reports
The grounding of a drilling rig in Arctic waters illustrates the risks of pushing the boundaries of oil exploration and recovery. David Biello reports
Superstorms, electric cars, alternative fuels and Arctic sea ice all made environmental news in 2012. David Biello reports
Research shows that what laid low Mayan society was climate change, which brought prolonged drought. David Biello reports
The world is on track for warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius, according to a leaked draft of the next IPCC report. David Biello reports
As climate change negotiations drag on, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, fulfilling scientists' predictions. David Biello reports
Heated grains of coated sand turn water to steam without having to boil the whole pot. David Biello reports
As the world gathers in Doha, is progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas pollution? David Biello reports
Fuel from algae is being sold in California, a first step toward a future of advanced biofuels. David Biello reports
Climate isn't the only thing global warming will change. David Biello reports
A survey of environmental groups finds that Teddy Roosevelt was the president with the highest environmental cred, followed by Richard Nixon. David Biello reports
The U.S. east coast is enduring what's been dubbed a "Frankenstorm" for its combination of multiple different types of weather systems. David Biello reports
Man-made earthquakes are a real and growing phenomenon. David Biello reports
The bright lights of the big city currently rely on fission, but a new study suggests efficiency and renewables could do the job instead. David Biello reports
A new analysis reveals that coral cover on the world's largest biological construct has declined by more than 50 percent since 1985. David Biello reports
