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The review appears to be a response to criticism that the agency would not allow firefighting helicopters in the air during the early hours of the mammoth Station fire in the Angeles National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing its practice of not flying firefighting helicopters at night, in an apparent response to criticism of how the agency handled the early hours of the huge Station ...
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China, the country that introduced the world to formerly obscure chemicals like melamine and diethylene glycol via a series of product safety scandals, is now hoping to salvage its image through an advertising campaign.
Rochester — Anna Wujciak wasn’t overly convincing about her response. Who can blame her? The freshman swimmer from Fenton wanted to end her season with a state title in the 200 freestyle event at the Division 2 State Swimming and Diving Championships. Instead, she had to settle for second.
Phase 1 of the Silver Parkway project will be finished today, just in time for the kick-off of the holiday shopping season. Fenton — Phase 1 of the construction project on Silver Parkway is on track.
Traveling by bus is an ecologically sound option. Everything is going green — even travel. There are a number of different ways to be eco-conscious while on the road.
Wandering a vast and bountiful habitat in the heart of Central Florida, the Florida black bear is the subject of extreme perceptions.
A fleeting few moments with a former vice president now goes for $1,209. "Meet Al Gore in Copenhagen." An official announcement from this fair Danish city says all: the former vice president is getting star treatment when he arrives with an entire swarm of green-minded gadflies for the United Nation's week-long global warming extravaganza that begins Dec. 7. "Have you ever shaken hands with an ...
OH, NO Left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore on Monday begged President Obama not to send more troops to Afghanistan. "Do you really want to be the new 'war president'? If you go to West Point tomorrow night (Tuesday, 8 p.m.) and announce that you are increasing, rather than withdrawing, the troops in Afghanistan, you are the new war president. Pure and simple," Mr. Moore said in an open letter to ...
Of five countries, the United States is seen by the Chinese public as posing the greatest threat to China's security. But the Chinese population worries more about climate change and food and water security than traditional military threats, the Lowy Institute China Poll released today has found.
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.----Premier Power Renewable Energy , a global leader in the development, design, engineering and construction of solar power systems for commercial, government and utility markets in the U.S., Spain and Italy, announced today that Premier Power has achieved ISO certification for its Italian subsidiary.
MANITOWOC, Wis. -- Orion Energy Systems Inc. has been named to the Investors' Circle 20, a list recognizing companies that achieve environmental, social and financial success.
HONG KONG -- China Technology Development Group Corporation , a growing integrated clean energy group based in China to provide solar energy products and solutions, today announced the Company has agreed to enter into strategic cooperation agreement with Rus Energy Investment Group to leverage mutual strengths to jointly develop the clean energy business in both China and Russia.
ALAPALOOZA "Meet Al Gore in Copenhagen." The official announcement from this fair Danish city says it all. The former vice president is getting star treatment when he arrives with an entire swarm of green-minded gadflies for the United Nations' global warming extravaganza, which begins on Dec. 7. "Have you ever shaken hands with an American vice president? If not, now is your chance. Meet Al ...
BURNT WOODS — Driving through the verdant timberlands of Oregon’s Coast Range, Matt Fehrenbacher pointed out a mountainside where every tree had been clearcut.
DENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday its status review of the Gunnison sage-grouse.
Spanish scientists say they've found smaller tectonic faults close to larger faults in the Baetic mountain range can reduce the risk of major earthquakes.
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is touring the Elliott State Forest today, with other State Land Board members, their staff and Department of State Lands employees.
NEW YORK — U.S. manufacturing activity likely continued to grow in November as demand from ove...
Residents may voice their concerns about Mississippi Gasification's proposed $2 billion synthetic natural gas facility in Moss Point during a public meeting tonight at the Pelican Landing Conference Center.
A few examples of some area stimulus funding for governmental, not-for-profit and private organizations, with little change expected by Dec. 31:
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