Landowners And Federal Officials Dispute Red River's Boundaries
The federal government is changing the border between Texas and Oklahoma. What's going on? That's what landowners along the Red River want to know.
Environment
A Student-Run Farm Cultivates Passion For Sustainable Agriculture
The Student Organic Farm at Iowa State sends out CSA boxes to the local community — and of course, it gives students a chance to enjoy the (fresh, organic) fruits of their own labor.
Who's In Charge? Getting Western States To Agree On Sharing Renewable Energy
California has so much solar energy that some days, there's too much. One solution is to join forces across state borders. But in the West, that's sparking some not-so-neighborly opposition.
Seaweed On Your Dinner Plate: The Next Kale Could Be Kelp
Why are chefs adopting sea greens in their cuisine? They're tasty and nutritious, and growing them is good for the planet. Maine's budding seaweed business is boosting an endangered coastal economy.
Fish And Wildlife Service May Appeal Judge's Ruling On Cormorants
A federal judge says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service overstepped its bounds when it allowed some migratory birds to be killed in large numbers across the eastern United States.
Korea's Air Is Dirty, But It's Not All Close-Neighbor China's Fault
South Korea likes to point the finger at China for its pollution woes, but that's not the whole story. New research is examining how much Korean smog is caused by neighbors and how much is home-grown.
New U.S. Ban On Ivory Sales To Protect Elephants
New regulation will ban almost all sales of African elephant ivory in the U.S. The changes will allow sale and transport of musical instruments, guns and other items made with small amounts of ivory.
National Park Enlists Predator Beetle To Stop Hemlock-Killing Insect
The forests at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are sick, infected by invasive bugs and plants. The park's vegetation crew is like the nursing staff, protecting native plants and treating trees.
Digging Up The Roots Of Modern Waste In Victorian-Era Rubbish
Some archaeologists excavate Roman ruins. Others dig up garbage. In England, a project is underway to study what people threw out in Victorian times, to learn about the start of the consumer era.
Weather Technology Falters Amid Communication Breakdown
Springtime is severe weather time in many parts of the United States. Strong storms and tornadoes can be a daily occurrence. Technology has improved to warn people days in advance, but effectively communicating severe weather remains elusive.