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Northeast Christmas tree farmers get drought in their stockingsDrought has killed many young trees on farms across New England. Farmers are strugglng to adapt, by planting new varieties and considering drip irrigation systems.
- Will Obama goal of 54.5 miles per gallon stick?
In this edition: The EPA seeks to lock in its ambitious fuel-economy target before the presidency changes hands; mayors chart megacity emission cuts; Vietnam battles beach erosion.
Trump to name climate-change skeptic as EPA chiefOklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has led the fight by Republican-led states against the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, which calls on states to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
Smog city: Why Paris made public transit free for a dayParis experienced the worst smog it has seen in 10 years or more this week. City officials responded by making public transit free, and introducing an even/odd license plate ban for drivers.
First LookFor millions of years, Greenland had almost no iceTwo studies published Wednesday in the journal Nature reached opposing conclusions about ice melt in Greenland over the past millions of years.
First Look Antarctica's ice shelf forms crack the size of DelawareThe ice shelf in Antarctica was photographed in a new, wide-ranging mission by NASA.
Study: Polar bear numbers could plummet by midcenturyThanks to melting Arctic ice, the worldwide population of polar bears could face a sharp decline over the next 35 years.
Gore, yes. But green groups watch who else has Trump's ear.Al Gore's visit to Trump Tower has stirred hopes that the president-elect may be adjusting his stance on climate change. Environmentalists say Trump's cabinet picks will be telling.
Google to go all green. Will other tech giants follow?As other companies follow Google's lead, the tech industry not only becomes greener, but has more power to set a precedent and influence the energy industry.
Mexico jumps on the 'big reserve' trend of ocean conservationOn Monday, Mexico established 160 million acres in biological reserves, surpassing UN targets three years early.
First LookWhy climate change could make extreme rain three times more likelyNew climate models have allowed scientists to simulate future thunderstorms. Some states already being ravaged by flooding might expect more of the same, if global warming continues at current levels.
First LookAl Gore calls meeting with Trump 'a sincere search' for common groundFormer vice president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Al Gore met with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday to talk about climate change.
Pacific fisher reintroduction: Not just an ecological victory, but a cultural oneA 15-year repopulation effort could improve the health of Washington's forests and restore a spiritual symbol to the Nisqually Indian Tribe at the same time.
EPA chief voices cautious hope as Trump inauguration nearsAlthough Trump and Obama agendas differ, some forces tilt toward continuity, Gina McCarthy of the Environmental Protection Agency says.
Protesters' Dakota pipeline win may be both short- and long-livedThe decision to block construction of a controversial portion of the Dakota Access Pipeline could be overturned by Donald Trump. But it could also kindle new activism.
Elusive fishers return to Pacific NorthwestThe rare weasel species is making a comeback in Washington state, thanks to the coordinated conservation efforts of government and tribal groups.
First LookDakota Access pipeline protesters score major victory, but vow to remainThe US Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday that it will not grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota.
Why climate scientists are taking fact-checking into their own handsClimate scientists and science writers debunked news reports in The Daily Mail and Breitbart News that suggested global temperature increases were unrelated to climate change, one of a number of challenges aimed at a Republican Congress and Trump administration.
First LookPossible death of New Jersey's bipedal black bear renews anti-hunt protestAnimal rights activists, some of whom argue the hunt is inhumane, plan to stage protests as the second segment of this year’s hunt begins on Monday.
Snow in Hawaii: Why the locals aren't surprisedHeavy snowfall is forecast for the summits of Hawaii's biggest mountains, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, as wind and snow engulf the high peaks.
