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Melting ice rinks? Why NHL has 'vested interest' to curb global warmingThe National Hockey League released its first sustainability report Monday, responding to 'major environmental challenges' posed by climate change and water scarcity. The report analyzes professional hockey's current environmental impact, and lays out future sustainability goals.
Typhoon Rammasun death toll passes 150 as typhoon Matmo approaches TaiwanTyphoon Rammasun, the聽strongest聽typhoon聽to hit China's south in 41 years, made landfall on Friday. The much smaller typhoon Matmo is already affecting Taiwan, and will make landfall Wednesday morning.
George Harrison memorial tree felled by ... beetlesGeorge Harrison memorial tree, planted following his death in 2001, has been destroyed by bark beetles, according to local officials. The George Harrison memorial tree is among a number of trees that have succumbed to beetles this year.
Earth's hottest June follows hottest May. The new normal?This June was the warmest one since record keeping began in 1880, a NOAA center reports. Same was true for May. It's more evidence the planet is heating up, climate scientists say.
Beef environmental impact greater than pork, study findsBeef environmental impact is larger than pork, poultry, eggs, or dairy, a new study finds. Beef produces five times more heat-trapping gases per calorie, and takes 11 times more water for irrigation, according to the beef environmental impact study.聽
Woman saves stranded ducklings, gets $100 fineA driver in New Hampshire saved a group of stranded ducklings, but got a $100 ticket for stopping in a highway median. The stranded ducklings were taken to a wildlife rescue in Maine.
Tar sands ban: Maine city blocks crude oil shipmentsA Maine city council voted 6-1 late monday to block the shipment of so-called tar sands oil from western Canada through South Portland, Maine. Environmentalists say tar sands oil is difficult to clean up, but supporters of the pipeline say blocking it will kill jobs.
Blue king crab caught in Alaska, becomes local starA blue king crab was caught off the coast of Nome, Alaska earlier this month. Local officials say they don't know why the rare blue king crab has its unique hue.聽
Global warming makes for hottest June everGlobal warming is making for a hot 2014. Last month was the hottest June ever, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It came after global warming made May the world's hottest on record.
US allows sonic blasts in East Coast energy search, angering environmentalistsThe Obama administration's decision to allow energy companies to conduct sonic testing along the East Coast renews the fierce debate pitting protection of marine life against the goal of energy security.
What keeps nature's sandstone arches from falling? Oddly, it's gravity.The photogenic sandstone arches and other surprising natural formations that delight many a tourist seem to defy gravity. Instead, they rely on it, researchers say.
Rosneft says sanctions on Russia will hurt US, Western investorsRussia's government-owned oil company Rosneft says US sanctions imposed on Russia will only hurt the US and other Western investors. Rosneft says that the US sanctions are 'illegitimate and groundless.'
Oil prices continue slide but remain elevated on Ukraine, IraqOil prices continued their slide Monday but markets remain on edge over conflicts in Ukraine, Iraq, and Israel's offensive in Gaza. Last week's events pushed oil prices higher, though the likelihood of direct supply disruption is small.
Malaysia crash ups Ukraine tension with oil firms caught in middleThe downing of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner last week is further straining relations between Russia and the West over Ukraine. That could spell trouble for several major oil companies operating in Russia.
Oil train derails, spills diesel in WisconsinA freight train carrying diesel oil struck another freight train in a small Wisconsin village late Sunday, injuring two and聽spilling thousands of gallons of diesel oil. The diesel oil spill also prompted the evacuation of dozens of homes.
Typhoon Rammasun causes fatalities in Vietnam, ChinaTyphoon Rammasun hit Vietnam and China in recent days, causing fatalities in the double digits. Typhoon Rammasun is the strongest typhoon to hit China's southern region in 41 years.
Why lightning is a fire risk for fiberglass saltwater tanksLightning strikes have started three large fires this summer in North Dakota storage tanks used in oil drilling.
How to boost food production but not emissions? Researchers identify key ways.The international agricultural system already produces a hefty share of the world's greenhouse gases, making expansion of food production a delicate balancing act. But it might not be as hard as it seems, researchers say.
Gas prices hit 100-day low as US oil cushions global turmoilGas prices in the US have fallen to the lowest level in 100 days, and drivers have strong US energy production to thank. Analysts say the domestic oil boom is softening the impact that turmoil in Iraq and Ukraine would otherwise have on prices at the pump.
Typhoon Rammasun hits southern Chinese island of HainanTyphoon Rammasun made landfall on the southern Chinese island of Hainan Friday, causing at least one fatality. More than 26,000 people on Hainan were evacuated, and Typhoon Rammasun is expected to make landfall in Vietnam.
