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Environment
Environmentalists, timber industry team up to fight wildfires
Jun 23, 2011
The Wallow Fire is Arizona's largest fire ever. But a new business venture could help pay to protect other forests in the Western U.S.
The future is... fewer beaches
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Adriene Hill
Jun 16, 2011
Hawaii's famed beaches, like Waikiki, are washing away due to rising sea levels. And managing eroding beaches isn't going to be easy -- or cheap.
The economics of nuclear waste disposal
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Amy Scott
Jun 10, 2011
Critics say a new report proves that politics trumped economics in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision over the dumping site at Yucca Mountain.
Paying nature to do its thing
Jun 1, 2011
Beyond beautiful views and nice hikes, nature actually does stuff for us. So how about throwing a little cash its way?
Without nuclear, where will Germany get its power?
May 31, 2011
Following the disaster at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, many countries reconsidered their stance on the safety of nuclear energy. Today, Germany announced plans plans to abandon nuclear energy altogether in the next 11 years. But without nuclear technology, will Germany be able to produce green energy?
Germany announces plan to ditch nuclear power by 2022
May 31, 2011
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has endorsed an initiative to shut down its nuclear power plants by 2022. The move underscores growing concerns following the events at Japan's Fukishima nuclear power plant.
Migratory bird causes construction disruption
May 13, 2011
The Washington D.C. Department of Transportation had been constructing a footbridge over some railroad tracks when they came across an obstacle.
For public good, not for profit.
Chicago suburb moves to ban grocery bags
May 2, 2011
The town of Evanston, Ill., is considering a ban on not only plastic bags, but paper bags as well. But the move could actually end up hurting environmental causes.
Earth Day used to be about the earth
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Eve Troeh
Apr 22, 2011
Now, this day of environmental activism has morphed into one of corporate promotion.
Shrimpers try to catch customers through online market
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Eve Troeh
Apr 21, 2011
Louisiana shrimp season just got underway. The BP spill made it harder to sell seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, but new online marketing and sales could help fishermen lure customers.