Aug 28
Ocean ‘dead zones’ becoming problem
Like a chronic disease spreading through the body, “dead zones” with too little oxygen for life are expanding in the world’s oceans.
Commercial pet cloning
A U.S. woman received five puppies Tuesday that were cloned from her beloved late pitbull, becoming the inaugural customer of a South Korean company that says it is the world’s first successful commercial canine cloning service.
Aug 28
Gulf ‘dead zone’ suffocating fish
Fisherman Terry Pizani turns his captain’s wheel with a mournful expression on his face. Far below, the fishing grounds off the Louisiana coast where the 63-year-old has made a living for five decades have become an aquatic graveyard known as a “dead zone.”
Aug 28
Study: Organic food not more nutritional
If you’ve ever found yourself in your local supermarket agonizing about whether the organic apples will be a more nutritional and greener choice than the cheaper non-organic ones, you’re probably not alone.
Aug 28
Eco communities: Living the green life
The term “eco community” might conjure up an image of bearded hippies tending an allotment before sharing a mung bean stew. But as today’s urbanites become more concerned about reducing their carbon footprints, some are finding that modern eco communities offer them a way to live sustainably without foregoing their home comforts.
Aug 28
Arctic ice at second-lowest level ever
New satellite measurements show that crucial sea ice in the Arctic Ocean has plummeted to its second-lowest level on record.
Aug 28
Oil price up on Russia tensions
Oil prices shot up more than $5 a barrel Thursday, rising to the highest level in over two weeks as escalating tensions with Russia stoked fears of supply disruptions to the West.
Aug 28
Buffett: U.S. still in recession
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Friday the U.S. economy continues to be in a recession, by his definition, and will continue to be for at least several more months.
Aug 28
Reports: Japan creating $73B stimulus plan
Japan is drawing up an economic stimulus package worth eight trillion yen ($73 billion) to help businesses and consumers cope with soaring fuel and commodity prices, news reports said Saturday.
Aug 28
Mattel wins $100M in doll suit
A federal jury awarded Mattel Inc. $100 million in damages after a serious girl fight between the house of Barbie and the maker of her chief rival, the pouty-lipped Bratz dolls.
Aug 28
Durable goods post strong gains in June, July
U.S. factories saw a surprisingly hefty increase in their orders for big-ticket products in July, reflecting continued strength in export sales and a boost to business investment from the government’s tax stimulus package.
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