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BP CEO Dudley says committed to Gulf after spill

Dudley would not specifically address the slew of lawsuits and federal citations against BP and other companies involved in the explosion and spill. [...]

Ocean research helps explain why Haiti quake was so deadly

Research also reveals traces of an earthquake that happened 2,000 years ago with equally catastrophic results. [...]

John Edwards has life-threatening heart condition, judge says

The former presidential candidate’s trial will be delayed until at least March 26. [...]

MNN’s week in review: Cool comets and the politics of blinking

The offbeat environmental stories you might have missed this week. [...]

Coast protocol: U.S. unveils new ocean plan

The U.S. has issued its first-ever comprehensive plan for ocean management, but such a major sea change won’t happen overnight. [...]

What is the Gulf of Mexico dead zone?

The giant, lifeless expanse appears every summer, but historic flooding along the Mississippi River could make 2011 a record-breaking year. [...]

Coast protocol: U.S. unveils new ocean plan

The U.S. has issued its first-ever comprehensive plan for ocean management, but such a major sea change won’t happen overnight. [...]

Space junk is now a public problem

Reassuringly, many insurance companies cover damage due to falling space junk. [...]

Wandering albatross gets a lift from changing winds

The bird is getting fatter and producing more chicks thanks to the warmer winds it can glide on while foraging and looking for mates. [...]

Warmer summers cause colder winters, scientists say

Looking temperature and snow and ice data, researchers found that higher summer temperatures in the Arctic meant more moisture in the air, leading to more snowfall. [...]