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Most Brazilians favour impeachment, but few see Rousseff gone - poll

2015-04-12 06:36:15| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

Almost two thirds of Brazilians favour the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff over a corruption scandal at state-run oil company Petrobras, but roughly as many doubt it would drive her from office, according to a poll released on Saturday. The survey by polling firm Datafolha showed 63 percent of respondents support impeachment in light of the widening police investigation into a huge kickback scheme at Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as the oil giant is formally known.

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11 Natural Wonders to See Before They Are Gone

2015-03-20 18:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Scientific American: The world changes a little faster these days. As concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere tick up year over year, more and more of the sun's heat gets trapped. That heat affects the planet in a variety of ways: raising global average temperatures, melting ice, increasing downpours, lengthening droughts and more. And this global warming is already transforming some of the places humans hold most dear. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization keeps a list of...

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When humans go extinct: How life will evolve after were gone

2015-03-14 14:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Salon: The sixth mass extinction is nearly upon us. Species on Earth are dying out at a rate one thousand times greater than they were before humans began altering the environment. By the end of this century, scientists warn, anywhere from 20 to 50 percent of the species on Earth could be lost forever. And among those who might not make it out the other side, says science writer Michael Tennesen, are humans. It`s to be expected: No species lasts forever, and in our relatively short existence, humanity...

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Where have all the soil scientists gone?

2015-03-11 21:05:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

I have been an educator of soils at the University of Minnesota Extension for 18 years. I have watched soil scientist retire, leave to other positions or pass away. Due to tight budgets or changes in priorities, many are not replaced. So please help me cultivate the next generation of soil scientists. There are websites with creative and scientific resources for teaching soils. Give it a try. Remember: Soil is not a dirty word! read more

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