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First LookCould mechanical trees be the next big green technology?Scientists find that small vibrations already happening in the hustle-bustle of the modern world could trigger electricity generation in tree-like structures.
How Canada's 'spirit bear' forest deal could be a modelCompeting forest interests in western Canada reached a landmark deal after negotiating for years. The parties say their agreement could provide a model for other communities.
Can energy unite a divided Europe?Brussels is working to ensure that Europe's energy market is more unified than ever. 聽
First LookDid the climate spin out of control on its own?Scientists dig into the data to see if the world's climate could change dramatically without external drivers and how the system stays stable.
Why the federal government stopped fracking off California's coastIn what environmental groups are calling a huge win for the world's oceans, a settlement Friday requires all offshore fracking operations in California to stop, pending further environmental analysis.聽
Why compact fluorescent lightbulbs will be off the market soonGeneral Electric announced Monday that it will phase out the manufacturing of CFL lightbulbs in favor of the more energy-efficient LED ones.聽
First LookBed bugs show resistance to pesticides: What now?Why chemicals used to fight bed bugs aren't working any longer was revealed in a new study that compared today's bed bugs with those that have been isolated in a lab for 30 years.
First LookFederal coal moratorium brings even tougher times for US mine townsThe Obama administration announced a moratorium on coal-leasing on federal lands last week, adding further strain to an industry that is undergoing a possibly irreversible downturn.
First LookFeds set aside more habitat for right whales. But is it enough?The NOAA designated an additional 39,414 square miles of water as critical habitat for the North Atlantic right whale. But could more be done?
First LookTui chub alert: Why one single fish has wildlife experts in Oregon scramblingThe discovery of a single tui chub in Oregon's Diamond Lake has set off a massive effort to eliminate the species from its waters, years after the lake went through mass poisonings to eradicate the unwanted fish there.
Supreme Court hands victory to environmentalists, federal regulatorsThe US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could continue with a power-saving strategy called 'demand response.'
How your photos can help scientists track coastline erosionScientists turn to the public for help in documenting El Ni帽o's impact on California's coast.
First LookNatural oil seeps in the Gulf of Mexico and the microbes who love themMicroorganisms and phytoplankton appear to thrive in the waters around naturally occurring oil seeps on the Gulf floor.
Court rejects stay on Clean Power Act questionThe US Court of Appeals rejected a stay of implementation request from a coalition of 27 states and numerous other groups regarding the EPA's Clean Power Plan, which will restrict greenhouse gas emissions.聽
A spike in man-made quakes: Has Kansas got an answer?Over the course of one turbulent year, Kansas took steps to reduce the number of man-made quakes. Could its efforts hold answers for its neighbors?
First Look2015 shatters record for warmest year: why climate scientists are celebratingLast year was the hottest year on record by a significant margin according to both NASA and NOAA, and climate scientists see this announcement as validation.
First LookGlobal fisheries are declining faster than we thought: What can be done?The United Nations has been grossly underestimating global fish takes, according to a comprehensive study. But marine biologist see a silver lining in the news.
First LookA tale of two states: How Kansas and Oklahoma have dealt with earthquakesTwo states rattled by human-induced earthquakes choose different tactics with different results. In Oklahoma, people are getting worried what the future could hold if increasing quakes aren't stopped.
Suspicion over federal wolf plan spreads to Colorado, UtahThe states聽joined Arizona and New Mexico in accusing the US Fish and Wildlife Service of using flawed science and biased experts.
Why Florida's manatee population is reboundingFlorida's manatee population is rebounding after numerous and ongoing conservation efforts, leading to a proposed downgrade of the species from the "endangered" status.
