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State forest plan passed by split Mich. Senate
LANSING — The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to curtail state regulators' consideration of biological diversity when designating sections of state forest land, over the objections of environmentalists who said the "anti-science" bill would gut a...
Tags: Executive Branch, Energy Resources, Endangered Species, Agricultural Research and Technology, Politics
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Tree replacement cost questioned in Park Ridge
The expense connected to Park Ridges' tree replacement plan has come under scrutiny from an alderman who suggested the money could be better spent maintaining existing trees instead of trying to replace each one cut down. City Forester Tony Gliot is...
Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Forestry and Timber
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Simple changes that won't overwhelm
Green is everywhere. It's the "new black." It's a mantra heard from the grocery store to the gas pump to the automobile showroom. Given so much advice, where should we start?
Our choices may depend on our own personal styles. Some people are more...Tags: Seafood, Hamburgers, Death, Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Lemur researcher works to save endangered species
When researcher Erik Patel hiked into the mountainous rain forest of northeast Madagascar in 2001, he was a doctoral student embarking on a quest for basic scientific knowledge about one of the rarest primates in the world: a snow-white lemur called the...Tags: Endangered Species, Duke University, Animal Planet (tv network), Research, Environmental Issues
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Lowering emissions, raising red flags
We've all seen the movie: Some small, seemingly unrelated actions lead to dire and unintended consequences. It happens in real life too, especially in government. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a regulatory program established under Gov. Arnold...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Agricultural Research and Technology, Ethanol, Biofuels, Iraq
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Live Christmas tree: Use a plantable tree indoors for only a few days, then enjoy it for years to come outdoors
Still haven't selected your tree for the holidays? Prefer to wait and display your tree closer to Christmas? Then you should consider a live Christmas tree, suggests the International Society of Arboriculture in a news release. Live Christmas trees...
Tags: Allergies, Holidays, Forestry and Timber, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois), Christmas
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Judge who said rape victim 'didn't put up a fight' later apologizes
L.A. NOWA longtime Newport Beach judge who said that a rape victim “didn’t put up a fight” and that her sexual assault was only “technical” apologized for his remarks when confronted by a state agency. Superior Court Judge Derek G.... -
A forest of possibilities
With nearly 800 miles of coastline stretching along two oceans, it's no surprise that more than a million surfers and sun worship-pers flock to Costa Rica to enjoy its fabulous beaches each year. But in addition to breathtaking white sands and emerald-...
Tags: Landforms, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Costa Rica, Gardens and Parks, Volcanoes
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Crews battle Angeles National Forest fire as it grows to 1,000 acres
L.A. NOWA fire in the Angeles National Forest north of Glendora is now at 1,000 acres, and officials said they were battling it from the air and on the ground.... -
Angeles National Forest fire grows to 1,000 acres; campgrounds evacuated
L.A. NOWA forest fire that continues to burn in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Azusa forced the evacuation of several campgrounds and other facilities that typically attract up 12,000 visitors on Labor Day weekend, a U.S. Forest Service spokesman said.... -
Angeles National Forest fire scorches more than 3,600 acres
L.A. NOWA wild fire in the Angeles National Forest had scorched more than 3,600 acres by late Sunday and forced the evacuation of campgrounds known to draw up to 12,000 visitors on Labor Day weekend.... -
Brush fire continues to rage in Angeles National Forest
L.A. NOWA brush fire in the Angeles National Forest continued to rage out of control Monday morning as firefighters battled to stop the forward progress of the blaze that created a huge plume of smoke that was visible for miles....
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