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Minnesota allows expanded wolf hunt despite criticismMinnesota will issue hundreds more wolf hunting licenses this year, three years after the animals came off the endangered species list. The expanded Minnesota wolf hunting season begins in November.
Fukushima study emphasizes unthinkable US nuclear disastersA Fukushima study released Thursday advises the US nuclear industry to protect against highly unlikely but worst-case scenarios. Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, and solar storms are among the unusual events studied by the National Academy of Sciences in its Fukushima study.
Alligator escapes zoo, tortoise may have helpedA 12-inch alligator escaped a Michigan zoo over the weekend after slipping under a fence, according to the zoo's owner. A large tortoise may have inadvertently helped the alligator escape by wearing away dirt near the fence.聽
Antarctic fur seals, once hunted to near extinction, now face climate threatAntarctic fur seals, a conservation success story, now aren't getting enough to eat. A new study links the decline of the seals to a drop in the krill population, caused by warming oceans.
How barnacles put the 'farm' in offshore wind farmOffshore wind farms can have some benefits for marine life, according to researchers. The wind turbines can serve as artificial reefs for barnacles, which attracts hungry fish and hungry seals.
Train derailment: Oil train tanker cars derail in SeattleTrain derailment in Seattle early Thursday did not spill any oil, according to Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Three tanker cars were involved in the oil train derailment.
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