Topic: U.S. Geological Survey

Venezuela's Chávez threatens to shut down TV station

President Hugo Chávez denounced Globovision, the sole television channel in Venezuela that regularly criticizes him, for reporting an earthquake before the government announced it.

Warmer temperatures play big role in droughty tree die-offs

When Mt. Redoubt erupts, these scientists are on the job

For them, 'volcano monitoring' is no punch line; it's an important part of keeping Alaska safe.

Can radon gas leaks predict earthquakes?

An Italian researcher says he predicted Monday's quake. Is his claim credible?

Twitter reports earthquake first

US considers pika protection due to warming

Obama stalls Bush drilling plans

The new administration has moved quickly to reverse or delay Bush policy on drilling and pollution.

Global warming's pitch: Go North, young bird

Which is the bigger polluter – humans or volcanoes?

EarthTalk: If you said ‘volcanoes,’ guess again. Here’s why.

USGS: Eruption risk from Alaska volcano rising

US forests hold new evidence of global warming

Scientists see a trend in longer dry spells and winter snowpacks melting earlier than in the past.

Heat sends Southwest climate back in time

Effect of natural drought cycle and climate change is restoration of the grasslands of centuries ago.

One man’s quest to improve the lot of fishermen – and fish

Conservationist Crispen Wilson is helping local Indonesians recover after the tsunami, but in a way that doesn’t deplete local fish stocks.

The abundant fossil fuel you’ve never heard of

In arid West, a foreign legion of beetles takes on a thirsty invader

Scientists say the beetles released on Southwest riverbanks could tame the water-sucking tamarisk trees.

Wildlife that can take the heat

Special features allow the animals of Death Valley to thrive in the hot, dry desert.

As Ike made clear, better storm-surge forecasting can't come soon enough

Since 2005, scientists have redoubled research to improve understanding of the surge hazard.

Alaska: Climate-change frontier

Melting glaciers, drier wetlands, warmer winters in Alaska, where global warming is felt most keenly.

Polar bears spotted swimming in open seas

Government scientists patrolling the skies off Alaska's northwest coast say they observed nine polar bears swimming in open water, prompting some environmentalists to raise concerns about the species' survival in a warming world.

Do uranium mines belong near Grand Canyon?

Mining companies stake claims on federal land adjoining the park, while opponents say drinking water will be at risk.

Four offshore-drilling myths

There's a lot of misinformation out there about offshore drilling. I hope this post will help clear the air.

Can cattails combat climate change?

An experiment is under way in California to see if fields of tules and cattails can make a difference in global warming.

An unexpected find on Mars

Perchlorate exists, too, in soils on Earth. Its presence probably has little bearing on prospects for life on Mars, scientists say.

USGS: Arctic Circle chock full of oil and gas

A report by the US Geological Survey found that the region inside the Arctic Circle contains just over one-fifth of the world's undiscovered, recoverable oil and natural-gas resources.What does this mean for our energy needs, and for the planet?

An artificial flood does good in the Grand Canyon

Researchers hope controlled high flows from Glen Canyon Dam will help restore natural habitat.