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Virginia campground tornado kills threeVirginia campground tornado hit the Cherrystone Campground at聽Cape Charles,聽Virginia. At least three people were killed by the possible Virginia campground tornado, according to officials.聽
Peacock shot in California, suspect on the loosePeacock shot in Southern California earlier this month. Officials have released a police sketch of a man suspected of shooting the peacock from his Mercedes-Benz.
Democrats at odds over Big Oil鈥檚 bid for East Coast drillingA new poll shows 68 percent of Americans support offshore oil and gas drilling, but the issue is dividing Democrats in Congress. The Obama administration decided to allow seismic energy exploration off the Atlantic coast last week, suggesting offshore drilling may soon be a reality there.
Arturo the polar bear: Why he's staying in ArgentinaArturo the polar bear will remain in Argentina, according to the Mendoza Zoo, despite hundreds of thousands of signatures on a petition asking that he be moved to Canada. The zoo says Arturo the polar bear is too old to be safely relocated.聽
New biofuels match crude oil's energy ... but there's a catchThe energy in biofuels can match the levels of crude oil, researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands have found. But there are some inherent limits on using biofuels at a commercial scale.
New Jersey anaconda: What's in Lake Hopatcong?New Jersey anaconda potentially in the state's largest lake has caused concern among local residents. Traps have been set in Lake Hopatcong, but questions remain over whether it's actually a New Jersey anaconda or some other reptile.
A pause in global warming? Studies try to better explain what's happened.Two recent studies explore a pause in global warming during the first decade of the 21st century, implying that more pauses can be expected because of the climate's natural variability.
US proposes new oil train rules. Will they rein in spills?The Obama administration proposed new safety rules on oil trains Wednesday after a string of recent incidents brought new attention to a growing method of oil transportation. As pipeline construction lags behind domestic oil production, energy companies are turning to rail to get their product to market.
Typhoon Matmo brings more stormy weather to ChinaTyphoon Matmo made landfall in southeastern China on Wednesday where it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Typhoon Matmo brought with it heavy rain and gusts of 67 miles per hour.
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.
