| Strengthening La Nina could mean more hurricanes By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID 2010-09-09T17:21:36ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The La Nina climate phenomenon is strengthening, increasing the likelihood an active hurricane season could get even busier.... hosted.ap.org |
When Green Building Is Not Green Enough Some energy and building experts say that the most popular efficiency standards, including the federal government's Energy Star building program, are not ambitious enough to tackle problems like global warming. feeds.nytimes.com |
West Virginia Sues U.S. Over Mining Restrictions The state is seeking to reverse stricter controls on mountaintop coal mining adopted in 2009. feeds.nytimes.com |
Swiss archaeologists find 5,000-year-old door By FRANK JORDANS 2010-10-20T21:17:28ZGENEVA (AP) -- Archaeologists in the Swiss city of Zurich have unearthed a 5,000-year-old door that may be one of the oldest ever found in Europe.... hosted.ap.org |
Nations fail to agree on curbing Japan whale hunt Japanese officials and environmentalists traded blame Wednesday as nations failed to reach a deal to curb whale hunts by Japan, Norway and Icelandcountries that kill hundreds of whales every year. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |