New York nuclear plant threatens drinking water for 11.3 million people

The drinking water for more than 11.3 million people could be at risk of radioactive contamination from a leak or accident at the Indian Point Nuclear Plant, located in Buchanan, New York, said a new study released on Tuesday.

U.S., Russia to conduct joint inspection in Antarctica

The United States and Russian will send a joint team to inspect foreign stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and its Environmental Protocol from January 23 to January 28, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday

Euro zone crisis to widen climate fund gap: report

A worsening of the euro zone debt crisis could increase a climate funding gap to $45 billion by 2015 as governments struggle to maintain levels of climate change investment due to austerity measures, Ernst Young said on Thursday.

U.S. expects “significant” APEC step on green trade

The United States expects Asia Pacific leaders on Sunday to take a “significant step” toward reducing tariffs and other barriers that block trade in environmentally-friendly good and services, a senior administration official said on Sunday.

EDF fined for hacking into Greenpeace computers

French nuclear giant EDF was fined 1.5 million euros by a Paris court on Thursday for hacking into the computers of environmental group Greenpeace in 2006.

Analysis: Pipeline delay gives Obama political space with base

The move to delay a decision on a new oil pipeline from Canada may bolster support among President Barack Obama’s liberal-leaning base in 2012 and help offset Republican criticism of his job-creation record.

Iran’s natural gas reserves to last up to 100 years

The research and technological director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said that Iran ‘s natural gas reserves will last up to 100 years, the English language Tehran Times daily reported on Saturday.

Skulls of new pre-historic mammal found in Argentina

A team of paleontologists showed reporters skulls of a rat-like mammal that lived when dinosaurs still roamed the earth and was recently discovered in southern Argentina.

Mexico pleads for U.S., China agreement on climate

Mexican President Felipe Calderon urged Washington and Beijing on Thursday to agree to curb the release of climate-warming gases to ensure the success of United Nations climate talks in South Africa later this month.

BP agrees to pay Texas $50 million for pollution

BP Plc’s U.S. subsidiary has agreed to pay $50 million in civil penalties to the state of Texas for pollution from its Texas City refinery, including the deadly March 2005 explosion, state Attorney General Greg Abbott said.

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