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7 striking examples of deforestation from NASA

Tue, Jul 10 2012 at 6:31 PM

National Geographic reports that more than 80 percent of the world's natural forests have been lost to deforestation; here are 7 examples of extreme deforestation.
Wild wetlands, patriotic parks and more in MNN's week in review

Fri, Jul 06 2012 at 5:33 PM

In our weekly environmental roundup, we explore wetlands for nature-loving travelers and why a discovery dubbed the 'God particle' is creating fireworks around the globe.
Conservation is patriotic in U.S., poll finds

Tue, Jul 03 2012 at 2:54 PM

More than four in five Americans agree that protecting natural resources is a patriotic duty, suggesting wilderness conservation has bipartisan appeal.
Smoke from western wildfires reaches East Coast

Tue, Jul 03 2012 at 12:22 PM

The smoke may be covering a wide range of the U.S., but since it's mostly in the upper atmosphere, people are unlikely to feel any ill effects.
Black widows losing territory to less poisonous brown widows

Tue, Jul 03 2012 at 9:46 AM

At 72 sites across the United States, the researchers found 20 times as many brown widow spiders as black widows.
Imported firewood can be more dangerous than fire

Mon, Jul 02 2012 at 1:23 PM

Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on human-transported firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.
Greenland is home of oldest, largest impact crater

Sun, Jul 01 2012 at 3:29 PM

The study of the crater considered the crushed, circular rocks in the area and melted minerals in the area to determine the age of the crater.
Crazy-looking caterpillars to avoid, cool waterfalls and more in the week in review

Fri, Jun 29 2012 at 5:31 PM

Plus, how you can help an anxious dog make it through the very noisy holiday that's just around the corner. This and more in our roundup of offbeat environmental news.
Air pollution from wildfires mapped by NASA

Fri, Jun 29 2012 at 9:56 AM

The instrument on the satellite measures aerosols by analyzing the amount of light scattered and reflected by the atmosphere.
Colorado wildfires provide showcase for new mapping technology

Wed, Jun 27 2012 at 6:37 PM

Online maps of the Colorado fires combine governmental and nongovernmental sources, suggesting a balance of verified facts and fresh information.

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Wilderness

Articles about Wilderness

7 striking examples of deforestation from NASA

Wild wetlands, patriotic parks and more in MNN's week in review

Conservation is patriotic in U.S., poll finds

Smoke from western wildfires reaches East Coast

Black widows losing territory to less poisonous brown widows

Imported firewood can be more dangerous than fire

Greenland is home of oldest, largest impact crater

Crazy-looking caterpillars to avoid, cool waterfalls and more in the week in review

Air pollution from wildfires mapped by NASA

Colorado wildfires provide showcase for new mapping technology

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