Eruption of Wolf Volcano, Galapagos Islands

In late May 2015, the highest volcano in the Galapagos Islands, Wolf volcano, erupted for the first time in 33 years. The wide image and closeup of Wolf was acquired on June 11, 2015, by the ASTER instrument on NASA’s Terra satellite. The false-color images combine near-infrared, red, and green light (ASTER bands 3-2-1). via NASA http://ift.tt/1LFLHKj

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Poland to Support, Develop Industrial, Coal Mining Region by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Poland’s government is holding its first ever away session in the coal mining region of Silesia, where it is to approve a major plan to stimulate industry and the job market.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 04:42AM

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Hatfield Colliery Closure Speeds Up UK Exit From Deep Coal Mining by REUTERS

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Britain’s Hatfield Colliery will stop producing coal with immediate effect after being unable to sell its coal following the sharp rise in the UK’s carbon tax, Prospect union said on Tuesday.

Published: June 30, 2015 at 04:06AM

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U.S. Top Court Rules Against Obama Administration Over Air Pollution Rule by REUTERS

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled the Obama administration should have considered compliance cost when it decided to limit emissions of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants mainly from coal-fired power plants, a setback for the government…

Published: June 29, 2015 at 06:45AM

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Spirals in the D Ring

Although the D ring of Saturn is so thin that it’s barely noticeable compared to the rest of the ring system, it still displays structures seen in other Saturnian rings. via NASA http://ift.tt/1GVgmio

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Former Kentucky State Lawmaker Convicted of Bribing Mine Inspector by REUTERS

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A former Kentucky state lawmaker was convicted on Friday of bribing a former mining inspector not to cite his coal mining companies for violations.

Published: June 26, 2015 at 01:36PM

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Watching Meteors From the Space Station

Astronaut Ron Garan tweeted this image from the International Space Station in August, 2011, writing, “What a `Shooting Star’ looks like from space, taken yesterday during Perseid Meteor Shower.” A special camera to record meteor showers will launch to the station aboard SpaceX’s Dragon cargo craft, currently scheduled to launch on June 28, 2015. via NASA http://ift.tt/1BScbFu

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Solar Dynamics Observatory Sees M7.9-Class Solar Flare

The sun emitted a mid-level solar flare, an M7.9-class, peaking at 4:16 a.m. EDT on June 25, 2015. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured an image of the event. via NASA http://ift.tt/1div2gQ

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California Coal Divestment Bill Clears Committee Vote by REUTERS

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A bill to require California’s state pension funds Calpers and CalSTRS to sell their investments in companies that generate at least half their revenue from coal mining passed an Assembly committee by a vote of 5-1 on Wednesday.

Published: June 24, 2015 at 09:58AM

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Lights of An Aurora From the International Space Station

NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly captured this photo of an aurora from the International Space Station on June 23, 2015. The dancing lights of the aurora provide spectacular views on the ground, but also capture the imagination of scientists who study incoming energy and particles from the sun. via NASA http://ift.tt/1LuBqke

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Flying Over An Aurora

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) captured photographs and video of auroras on June 22, 2015. Kelly wrote, “Yesterday’s aurora was an impressive show from 250 miles up. Good morning from the International Space Station! ‪#‎YearInSpace‬” via NASA http://ift.tt/1e1NDyw

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Henry Moore and the Land by RODERICK CONWAY MORRIS

By RODERICK CONWAY MORRIS

An exhibition shows the role played by nature and the landscape of the artist’s native Yorkshire in the development of his work.

Published: June 24, 2015 at 10:00AM

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Effects of Climate Change Could Cost Billions, E.P.A. Report Says by CORAL DAVENPORT

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The report, issued by the E.P.A. and the White House, calculated the cost of economic losses caused by drought and water shortages.

Published: June 22, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Dawn Survey Orbit Image 11

A cluster of mysterious bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres can be seen in this image, taken by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft from an altitude of 2,700 miles (4,400 kilometers). The image, with a resolution of 1,400 feet (410 meters) per pixel, was taken on June 9, 2015. via NASA http://ift.tt/1Iu9xm9

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Poland’s Kaczynski Names Deputy Party Leader as Potential PM by REUTERS

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Polish conservative opposition party Law and Justice on Saturday named deputy leader Beata Szydlo as its candidate for prime minister after this year’s parliamentary election, which, according to opinion polls, the party is poised to win.

Published: June 20, 2015 at 03:08AM

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Night-Shining Clouds

This image of noctilucent clouds is a composite of several Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere (AIM) satellite passes over the Arctic on June 10, 2015. The clouds appear in various shades of light blue to white, depending on the density of the ice particles. The instrument measures albedo—how much light is reflected back to space by the clouds. via NASA http://ift.tt/1RgjOXB

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The Pope and Climate Change by THE EDITORIAL BOARD

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Pope Francis’ encyclical packed an unexpectedly authoritative and confident punch, especially on global warming.

Published: June 18, 2015 at 08:00PM

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