Earthweek RSS FeedCongo's Mountain Gorillas in Crossfire of Civil WarDate: 2008-11-13 Link: http://www.earthweek.com/2008/ew081114/ew081114f.html ![]() Earthweek - November 14, 2008 More than a quarter of the worlds surviving mountain gorillas were left with no official protection after Tutsi rebels overran and occupied Africas oldest national park. Mini Nukes to Power On The CheapDate: 2008-11-13 Link: http://www.earthweek.com/2008/ew081114/ew081114a.html ![]() Earthweek - November 14, 2008 Compact nuclear reactors scarcely larger than a sports utility vehicle but able to power up to 20,000 homes are slated to go on sale within five years, according to U.S. scientists. New Sunspot Cycle Finnally BeginsDate: 2008-11-13 Link: http://www.earthweek.com ![]() Earthweek - November 14, 2008 An eerie calm between sunspot cycles ended abruptly in late October and early November as four sunspots of the next 11-year period of solar activity finally appeared. Fall in the Caucasus: NASA Image of the WeekDate: 2008-11-13 Link: http://www.earthweek.com/2008/ew081114/ew081114x.html ![]() Earthweek - November 14, 2008 NASAs Terra Satellite captured the seasonal splendor when it passed over the region at midday on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Carbon Dioxide Levels Already In Danger ZoneDate: 2008-11-13 Link: http://www.earthweek.com/2008/ew081114/ew081114c.html ![]() Earthweek - November 14, 2008 A new study by a team of scientists from three countries reveals that the worlds atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) must be reduced below its current level to avoid climate disasters. Explosive Eruption Rocks Ecuador VolcanoDate: 2008-11-13 Link: http://www.earthweek.com/2008/ew081114/ew081114d.html ![]() Earthweek - November 14, 2008 Ecuadors Reventador volcano spewed fresh bursts of ash near the capital city of Quito. |






