LYONS, Neb. - Farmers can play a key role in helping to mitigate global climate change, according to a new report from the Center for Rural Affairs. Johnathan Hladik with the Center said the potential is great for agricultural soils to pull carbon out of the air, thus reducing atmospheric greenhouse ...Read More

SEATTLE - It's one of the most exciting times of year for bird-lovers in the Northwest. An intensive spring migration is under way, when more than 3 billion birds head north to Canada's boreal forest. This prime nesting ground for North America's birds is the largest intact forest in the world. Ho ...Read More

LISLE, Ill. - At the end of last year, there were reports of layoffs in the wind power industry because of uncertainty over whether Congress would continue the wind power production tax credit that was expiring in December. But now that the credit has been extended for a year, wind power is picking ...Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - With coal-fired power plants around the nation shutting down, why are corporations such as American Electric Power trying to sell coal-generating capacity to customers in West Virginia and Kentucky? Critics say the corporations are trying to move plants that are no longer cost-ef ...Read More

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – There is not much native prairie left in Arkansas, but a new tract to come under protection is being opened to the public today near Arkadelphia. The 360 acres will be part of the larger Terre Noire Conservation Area. The protection of these Blackland Prairies is vital, sa ...Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The controversy surrounding the nomination of President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency has individuals from both sides of the aisle saying good governance should trump politics. Thursday, a Senate committee backed the nomination of Gina McCar ...Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - For the next two decades, more miners will be digging less coal in West Virginia, according to an in-depth report. Morgantown consulting firm Downstream Strategies analyzed federal and other figures and pins the cause on thinner coal seams and, to a lesser degree, cheap natural ...Read More

PHOENIX - Arizona's driving boom is over. A new report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund says total vehicle travel miles peaked in 2007. According to PIRG public interest advocate Serena Unrein, driving is likely to decline further because of demographic changes ...Read More