are thinning faster than previously thought, so fast that if the current rate continues, several of these massive floating pieces of ice could disappear within a century, according to new research out of at the University of California, San Diego. The scientists analyzed 18 years worth of satellite data — a longer, more continuous amount of time than any previous studies of this region — to get their results. “West Antarctic losses increased by 70 percent in the last decade,...

Hundreds of landmarks around the world will shut off their lights this Saturday in observance of Earth Hour 2015. Earth Hour is an annual event that promotes conservation and sustainable energy. This year organizers say more than 170 countries will participate. London's Big Ben, New York City's Times Square, Paris' Eiffel Tower, the Acropolis in Athens and even the International Space Station will go dark for a full 60 minutes. (MORE: ) The World Wildlife Fund began Earth Hour in...

Remember those annoying little packing peanuts you found strewn about the house after the big move? Well, they're far more powerful than you think. Most aren't earth-friendly, because they're made from materials that are slow to biodegrade. Packing peanuts are often discarded, wasting away in dumps, says Tech Times. A mere 10 percent are recycled per year, a number that isn't good news for the environment. Now, Purdue University researchers think they stumbled on a new, greener life for packing...