Study Reveals How Bats Stay on Target Even in Dark, Cluttered Environment Insights could lead to the development of more precise sonar-led vehicles

Federal Government Releases Action Plan to Address Ocean Challenges Draft requests comments on actions agencies will take to improve the health of oceans, coasts, Great Lakes  

Questions About Incredible Sea Turtle Migration Answered by Scientists New insights by researchers reveal how young loggerhead sea turtles stay on course during one of the longest and most spectacular migrations on Earth

EPA and Department of Commerce Announce New Effort to Boost U.S. Jobs, Environmental Tech Exports / New effort is part of President Obama’s initiative to double U.S. exports, support American jobs  

The Eco News Roundup brings stories and commentary about issues related to climate change, renewable energy and the environment.

Analysis of Speed of Greenland Glaciers Gives New Insight for Rising Sea Level  Researchers determine that although glaciers continue to increase in velocity, the rate at which they can dump ice into the ocean is limited

Plant Diversity Is Key to Maintaining Productive Vegetation Long-term study finds that each species plays a role in maintaining a productive ecosystem (More)

Study Is First to Show Transgenerational Effect of Antibiotics Antibiotic commonly used in animal production passes from father to son in pseudoscorpions  

First-of-its-Kind Study Reveals Surprising Ecological Effects of 2010 Chile Earthquake Long-forgotten coastal habitats reappeared, species unseen for years returned

Ecosystem Effects of Biodiversity Loss Rival Climate Change and Pollution First comprehensive effort to compare biodiversity loss to other human-caused environmental changes Loss of biodiversity appears to affect ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to results of a new study by an international research team. The [...]