http://dsc.discovery.com/news/news.html News on the planet earth from Discovery. en-us 2007 Discovery Communications Inc. Wed, Nov 4 2009 14:04:40 EST 60 http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/gallery/logos/dsc.gif http://dsc.discovery.com 60 46 Thousands of underground coal fires ooze greenhouse gases through cracks in the ground. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/04/coal-fires-pollution.html Thousands of underground coal fires are burning out of control, oozing greenhouse gases through cracks in the ground. Pollution from Underground Coal Fires Tallied Michael Reilly, Discovery News earth 20091104083030 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:30:30 EST AP Photo/State Div. of Environmental Protection | A tree frog and a mudfish are among the more than 17,000 species threatened by extinction. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/03/at-risk-species.html A rare tree frog, a mudfish and lizards are among the more than 17,000 species threatened by extinction, according to a leading environmental group. Over 17,000 Animals Near Extinction Frank Jordans, Associated Press earth 20091103190000 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Tim Laman/Brad Wilson | The Kilimanjaro glaciers are shrinking, as the ice at their edges melts due to global warming. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/03/kilimanjaro-snow.html The Kilimanjaro glaciers are shrinking, as the ice at their edges melts due to global warming. Snows of Kilimanjaro May Soon Be Lost Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press earth 20091103110000 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Getty Images | Albatross chicks are dining on a massive, floating garbage patch in the Pacific. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/03/albatross-plastics.html Albatross chicks are dining on a massive, floating garbage patch in the Pacific. Remote Albatrosses Feed on Ocean Garbage Patch Jessica Marshall, Discovery News earth 20091103070000 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST U.S. Department of the Interior/U.S. Geological Survey | A newly launched satellite will track the planet's water cycle and how it's changed by warming. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/02/salty-oceans-satellite.html A newly launched European satellite will track the planet's water cycle and how it is changed by global warming. Probe to Track Warming's Effects on Water Irene Klotz, Discovery News earth 20091102141500 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:15:00 EST ESA | Regular changes in air pressure -- minute disturbances -- can trigger landslides. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/11/02/landslides-air-pressure.html Regular changes in air pressure -- minute disturbances -- can trigger landslides, new research has shown. Air Pressure Changes Trigger Landslides Michael Reilly, Discovery News earth 20091102091500 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST William Schulz/USGS | A depressed shipping economy is helping invasive species spread around the world's oceans. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/29/invasive-species-economy.html The depressed shipping economy is helping invasive species spread around the world's oceans and waterways. Economic Crisis Could Spread Invasive Species Michael Reilly, Discovery News earth 20091029094500 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:45:00 EST AP Photo/John L. Russell | Treating pools with moss can not only keep water clean, but also significantly reduce maintenance costs. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/28/swimming-pool-moss.html Treating swimming pools with moss can not only keep water clean, but also significantly reduce maintenance costs. Swimming Pools Kept Clean by Going Green Jessica Marshall, Discovery News earth 20091028173000 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST iStockPhoto | Living near volcanoes exposes people to subtle lung damage due to volcanic air pollution. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/28/vog-respiratory-volcano.html Living near volcanoes doesn't only expose people to mudslides and fiery destruction, but also more subtle lung damage. Volcanic Air Pollution Chokes Locals Michael Reilly, Discovery News earth 20091028083000 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EST NASA | Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/27/drinking-water-zinc.html Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function. Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with Zinc Emily Sohn, Discovery News earth 20091027171500 Mon, 27 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST Getty Images |