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Monday, March 04, 2013
After Keystone Review, Environmentalists Vow To Continue Fight
March 4, 2013 A report released by the State Department Friday says the pipeline won't have much of an impact on the development of oil from Alberta. But activists who oppose the project aren't giving in.
Friday, March 01, 2013
Energy
Natural Gas Dethrones King Coal As Power Companies Look To Future
March 1, 2013 It's a brave new energy world, with two major opponents: natural gas and coal. As prices fluctuate and renewables, such as wind and solar, fight for a share of energy generation, there's heated competition for access to your wall socket.
The Salt
Wild Bees Are Good For Crops, But Crops Are Bad For Bees
March 1, 2013 When it comes to pollinating our favorite crops — from coffee to watermelon — honeybees can't do it alone. Wild bees in the field play a critical role in creating bumper crops, a massive new study reports. But these bees are disappearing, and scientists say the rise of crop monocultures is partly to blame.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Science
Boston Grapples With The Threat Of Storms And Rising Water
February 22, 2013 Superstorm Sandy was a wake-up call for the Eastern Seaboard — especially Boston, where flooding rivers can meet a surging ocean, all in Boston Harbor. So what's a city to do? Retreat from the water or better shield buildings from flooding.
The Two-Way
Aquarium Dumping Linked To Giant Tahoe Goldfish
February 22, 2013 The giant fish in Lake Tahoe are thought to be spawning and schooling after being dumped there by aquarium owners.
The Salt
Despite Lingering Drought, USDA Predicts A Flood Of Grain
February 22, 2013 The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers may get a record harvest of corn, and a higher supply of soybeans and wheat in 2013. The corn harvest is expected to be up nearly 40 percent over last year's drought-crippled level.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Two-Way
Want To Be In The Dark? Death Valley Is Among 20 Recommended Places
February 21, 2013 It's now the largest park in the world to be given the International Dark-Sky Association's top honor. Skies there "offer views close to what could be seen before the rise of cities." We've got the list of 19 other places the association cites.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Salt
Smaller But Better? Organic Tomatoes May Pack More Nutritional Punch
February 20, 2013 Tomatoes grown on organic farms contained significantly higher levels of vitamin C, sugar and lycopene than their conventionally grown counterparts, a study finds. Turns out, organic farming techniques "stress out" the plants in ways that make them more nutrient dense.
The Picture Show
Earth As Art: 'How Did Nature Do That?'
February 20, 2013 Satellites help track storms, power the GPS signals in our cars and phones and beam TV signals around the world. But they also send back striking, totally disarming images of planet Earth.
