Environment

Arctic sea ice shatters previous low records; Antarctic sea ice edges to record high

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Arctic sea ice extent for September 2012 was 3.61 million square kilometers (1.39 million square miles). The magenta...

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Public Lands Advocates Act to Defend Tahoe National Forest

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Camas lilies in Sagehen Meadow in Tahoe National Forest. The impact of off-road traffic is felt far beyond...

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Conservationists Sue To Protect Public’s Right to Boat and Fish on Fisheating Creek in Florida

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Two Washington State Fruit Companies Violate Federal Air Regulations

Two eastern Washington fruit companies failed to meet risk management plan requirements under the federal Clean Air Act, according to separate settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As part of the settlements, Dovex Fruit Company...

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