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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.
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.
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.
Typhoon Rammasun death toll passes 150 as typhoon Matmo approaches TaiwanTyphoon Rammasun, the strongest typhoon 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Power plant bomb scare actually a mosquito trapA mosquito trap inadvertently caused a power plant bomb scare Wednesday, when security guards spotted a seemingly suspicious device with wires and a battery at a coal-fired power plant in Wyoming.
Texas town rejects partial fracking banA North Texas city voted down a petition that would have made it the first city in the state to ban further permitting of hydraulic fracturing (fracking), a controversial technique used to extract oil and gas.
Rare forest in Florida sold to make way for WalmartRare forest sold by the University of Miami to developer who plans a Walmart, an LA Fitness Center, a Chik-fil-A and Chili's restaurants, and apartments. Nearly half the rare forest will be kept as a preserve, which is habitat to plants, animals, and insects found nowhere else.
Fracking FAQ: What's the link between injection wells and earthquakes?States with abundant fracking (hydraulic fracturing) have seen a surge in seismic activity, raising suspicions that fracking and its wastewater injection wells could be to blame.
Bill Cosby supports march against Massachusetts pipelineBill Cosby and his wife call it 'astounding' that all six New England governors support the natural gas pipeline. Kinder Morgan told Bill Cosby it plans to survey his Massachusetts land for the pipeline.
