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Colorado derailment: Six crude oil tankers jump trackColorado derailment was relatively small: Only one tanker leaked. But one Colorado report on the derailment said that the leaking tanker carried 28,000 gallons of oil. The Union Pacific Railroad said only 6,500 gallons of oil had leaked.
Elevated CO2 robs crops of nutrients, say scientistsThanks to rising carbon dioxide levels, wheat, rice, and soybeans could have lower levels of zinc and iron in the future, according to new research.- US looks at climate change at local and regional levelsThe US National Climate Assessment details how climate changes are influencing health, infrastructure, water supply, agriculture and may be resulting in more frequent severe weather such as floods and droughts.
Oil prices stay below $100 a barrelOil prices rose 34 cents Friday after a strong jobs report, but still remain under $100 a barrel after US supplies of crude surged to a new record. In London, Brent crude oil prices closed at $108.59 a barrel.
Rancho Cucamonga fire grows to 800 acresRancho Cucamonga fire forced the evacuation of 1,100 homes near聽the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles in Southern California. Strong winds helped the聽Rancho Cucamonga fire spread to reach 800 acres Wednesday.
Oil train fire: Tankers derail, catch fire in Lynchburg, Va.Oil train fire started after several tanker cars carrying crude oil derailed in downtown Lynchburg, Va. The oil train fire caused the evacuation of nearby buildings but no injuries have been reported, according to Lynchburg officials.
Supreme Court upholds Obama EPA rules on cross-state pollutionThe decision caps a decades-long effort by the Environmental Protection Agency to find a legally acceptable way to ensure that states are good neighbors and don't contribute to pollution problems in downwind states.
Keystone pipeline moving forward ... in Canada's eyesKeystone XL pipeline decision was delayed again in the US. But Canada's new energy minister says he's confident the controversial Keystone XL pipeline will eventually win Obama's approval.
Wyoming explosion: Natural gas purification plant rockedWyoming explosion: The town of Opal, Wyoming was evacuated, but no injuries were reported in an explosion at a facility that removes impurities from natural gas and serves large numbers of customers in the West.
California gray wolf protections mulled amid hunts elsewhereCalifornia gray wolf populations聽haven't roamed in聽California聽for nearly a century. A commission in California postponed by three months a decision聽on whether to list the gray聽wolf聽as endangered so that more public comments could be heard.- California gray wolf decision delayed. Should it be protected?California gray wolf advocates will have to wait 90 days to learn if the animal will fall under legal protections. A state board voted unanimously Wednesday to delay a decision on the California gray wolf so it can gather more public comments on the issue.
Mississippi storm overturns trailers near Gulf CoastMississippi storm left about a dozen damaged or destroyed RV trailers at a campground Tuesday. The Mississippi storm blew through Santa Maria RV Park, leaving two with minor injuries.聽
Gas prices tick up on Ukraine unrestGas prices rose less than a penny Monday, while the price of oil rose to close above $104 for only the second time since September. It's a sign the Ukraine crisis may be influencing oil prices, which will likely make for higher retail gas prices in the weeks ahead. 聽
How much will shift to green energy slow growth? Not much, says UN.Radically shifting from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy will聽slow consumption by 0.06 percentage points per year in this century, according to a new draft report by the United Nations.
Arctic sea ice on the decline, say researchersThe Arctic ice peak is hovering significantly below long-term averages dropping to its聽fifth-lowest level聽since satellite record keeping started in 1979.聽
'Zombie' bass shocked, scooped for science'Zombie' bass:聽Biologists are conducting a study where they use 'electrofishing' to stun fish in Tennessee Valley Authority lakes.
Grand Canyon: Bison hybrids trampling park lands, sacred sitesGrand Canyon bison: Some 350 bison now reside in the park but officials see them as a nuisance. The Grand Canyon bison have traveled into Mexican spotted owl habitat, knocked over walls at American Indian cliff dwellings below the North Rim, defecated in lakes and left ruts in wetlands,
Mini gold rush spurred by historic California droughtLow water levels have led to a聽mini聽gold聽rush聽in the same Sierra Nevada foothills that drew legions of fortune seekers from around the world in the mid-1800s.- Why one economist pulled out of new UN climate change reportDutch economist Richard Tol said the upcoming report on climate changes is too "alarmist." Tol said the IPCC emphasized the risks of climate change far more than the opportunities to adapt.
Tornadoes in California damage homes, leave trail of debrisBetween a dozen to 20 houses suffered roof and fence damage when a聽tornado聽hit near Roseville in Placer County shortly after 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.
