Environment & Geology

Magazine articles on environmental science and geology.

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Outside September 2003 Mark Anders	Lava Sledding Erupts Again A modern speed demon breathes new life into an ancient Hawaiian sport
Geotimes September 2003 O'Connell et al.	Connecting With the River In Hartford, Conn., an innovative program is teaching students from varied backgrounds about their local river ways. In the water and in the lab, they're getting excited about earth science.
Geotimes September 2003 Greg Peterson	Weathering climate change Policy-makers looking to curb future increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide, could turn to a simple plan: Plant trees.
Geotimes September 2003 Greg Peterson	A muddy picture for the Great Lakes Lake level is just one of 43 indicators of lake health described in an EPA report that together paint a mixed picture of the lakes -- noting some environmental gains but also persistent problems.
Geotimes September 2003 Sara Pratt	Zircons reveal mantle evolution A team of Finnish geologists has discovered 3.1 billion-year-old zircons in the Jormua ophiolite of eastern Finland. Although not the oldest zircons on Earth, the Jormua zircons are the oldest yet found in mantle rocks. Their discovery has given scientists a brief glimpse into the history of early plate tectonics.
Geotimes September 2003 Megan Sever	Climate debate in the journals, on the Hill While few people disagree that Earth's surface has warmed over the past few decades, the arguments and accusations start flying when the discussion turns to whether or not the warming is an anomalous result of human activity or part of natural climate change.
Geotimes September 2003 David Applegate	Opposition to Evolution Takes Many Forms A 1987 Supreme Court decision forced evolution opponents to reassess their approach and seek alternative strategies that would not run afoul of the constitutional wall of separation between church and state. In the intervening years, two such strategies have emerged.
Geotimes September 2003 Jan Childress	Jim Davis: Lessons from Josiah Whitney Jim Davis stepped down this summer from his position as California's state geologist. Davis describes with relish the experiences of California's first state geologist, Josiah Whitney.
Geotimes September 2003	Mineral Resource of the Month: Platinum-group metals U.S. Geological Survey Platinum-Group Metals Commodity Specialist Henry Hilliard has prepared this information on the rare and valuable platinum-group metals.
Geotimes September 2003	Geomedia Book Review: The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science... Maps: Lewis and Clark, USGS maps... DVD: Glacier DVD accolade
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