Researchers puzzled over spike in sick sea lions

http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/16/17330052-researchers-puzzled-over-spike-in-sick-sea-lions?lite

1. What are some of the likely causes for the spike in number of sick sea lions?
2. To what extent do you think climate change affects the amount of sick sea lions?

Bigfoot DNA Under The Microscope

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/bigfoot-dna-controversy-science-journal_n_2711676.html#slide=297140

1.  Do you think that researchers like Ketchum should be listened to?  Why or why not?
2.  Why do you think so many people scoff at the idea of there being Bigfoot creatures in existence?  Do you think this is a valid reason?

Noise Pollution Affects Plants, Too

Read this article and answer the following questions:

         1. What is noise pollution? How can we reduce noise pollution?

2.How are plants and animals affected by noise pollution?

Futuregen 2.0

http://energy.gov/articles/carbon-capture-and-storage-futuregen-20-project-moves-forward-second-phase 1. Will the 2.0FutureGen be successful? 2. What are some improvements that could be made to make the program more successful?

China's pollution is reaching a dangerous level

1. What are the leading contributors to pollution in China and what are some ways to help fix them?

2. What can the United States do to approach China to help them create less emissions?

Eastern Cougar Is Extinct, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Concludes

Read this article, and answer the following questions.

1) What might have been some factors that caused the extinction of this specie. 

2) What did the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have to do in order to declare the Eastern Cougar Extinct?

Industry key to conserving forests as demand for wood projected to triple by 2050

Read this article then answer the following questions.

1. According to the article, how can we reduce wood consumption?

2. Do you think any of these measures will be adopted? Will we be able to reach the goal of net zero deforestation and forest degradation?

Research Helps Design Fish-Friendlier Turbines

Read this article 1. What makes these new turbines "fish friendly"? And explain how they are better for marine life. 2. what differences makes these fish friendly turbines better than the ones built 50 years ago?

Disaster-Resistant Earthbag Homes for Post-earthquake Haiti

http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/konbit-shelter-earthbag-homes-haiti.html

1. What is the process used to build these houses?

2. What are the benefits of this type of housing? Do you think it is sustainable to keep building houses like these?