Supervolcano under yellowstone could kill us all

Scientists have revealed the supervolcano lurking beneath Yellowstone National Park is twice as big as previously thought

Clip from Article: "...If it blows it will wipe out America - and have enormous impacts on the rest of the world. The university researchers described their discovery as "astounding"...."

Reference Source: www.news.com.au

Rapid decline in U.S. wetlands

US lost more than 360,000 acres of wetlands over six year period

Clip from Article: "...In a report published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the loss has been largely attributed to fierce storms, coastal development and activities related to tree farming...."

Reference Source: www.upi.com

Cobalt-60 stolen, then recovered; thieves likely to die

Stolen Cobalt-60 Found; Thieves Likely to Die

cobalt-60

Clip from Article: "...Unfortunately, in their ignorance, the men removed the cobalt-60 from its protective casing. Jimenez believes that as a result they will have "severe problems with radiation" and "will, without a doubt, die." ..."
Reference Source: www.thestreet.com

Coldest temperature on earth was recorded in August of 2010

Coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth

Clip from Article: "...Newly analysed NASA satellite data from east Antarctica shows Earth has set a new record for coldest temperature ever recorded: -94.7C (-135.8F). It happened in August 2010..."

Reference Source: www.theguardian.com

Pilot whales die in Florida

11 more pilot whales die in Florida; outlook 'bleak' for survivors

Clip from Article: "...A rescue team was en route and scientists were set to arrive Monday to determine a cause of death for the highly social creatures, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service said in a Sunday statement...."

Reference Source: www.latimes.com