Tag: environment
New research finds Massachusetts a leader in energy conservation
Massachusetts received top marks in a study of what U.S. states are doing the best when it comes to promoting energy conservation. And while a lot of credit goes to current Governor Deval Patrick, many initiatives go back much further -- even to Mitt Romney....
Wildlife expert now in third year of trying to catch Tampa's wild monkey
For three years now, Vernon Yates has been trying to catch a wild monkey that's made the streets of Tampa, Fla., his home. Sure, Yates has captured and kept countless other mischievous or troubled animals in that time, but this silver macaque has somehow eluded him....
King County in Washington trying to convert sewage to energy
King County wants to make you a deal. They'll give you access to their sewage for free. You just have to do something with it. If this sounds like a bit of a raw deal, hang on. That sewage is actually warm, and could become a source for clean, renewable heat for buildings....
Environmentalist critical of Republican Paul Ryan's record
With Paul Ryan set to be officially named the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate, environmentalists are looking back at his record with a critical eye. They say he has a lengthy record of voting against the environment, unless it also benefits his fiscal conservative push....
Drought causes rash of forest fires in Spain as budget cuts limit firefighting resourcs
Spain has seen tens of thousands of acres of forests burned by fires this summer -- a problem made worse by the lack of rain and budget cuts that have cut into the resources the country can afford to put toward fire prevention and suppression....
Get ready for higher prices: Drought makes it tough for Mississippi River shipping
The persistent drought across much of the United States has another casualty, the water in the Mississippi River. One of America's primary ways for shipping commodities to markets around the world, the low water levels means smaller barges, closed stretches of the river and, eventually, higher prices for all of us....
Scientists reveal startling decrease in Arctic Ocean ice cover
Scientists studying the Arctic are predicting the ice cap will shrink to record levels this year, a condition many blame on human-caused climate change. That'd led some to conclude that before this decade is out, we could have a summer day or days where there's no Arctic ice cap at all....
Drought could force Americans to rethink water use
The water system in the United States generally works so well that for many, it's invisible. The pipes lay hidden beneath the ground and when Americans turn on their faucets, the water flows at little cost. But as the U.S. experiences the worst drought in more than 50 years, perhaps it's time to conserve water....
Shell's Arctic drilling plan delayed by environmental concerns
Shell is ready to start drilling for oil in Alaska’s Chukchi and Beaufort seas. But environmental concerns and regulatory hurdles have chilled the oil company’s plans....
China turns to fracking to help meet growing energy demand
Hydraulic fracturing has recently emerged as an alternative source of energy in the United States. Now China, the world's largest energy consumer, is experimenting with it. The Chinese government hopes the controversial technology will help wean the country off dirty coal. ...
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