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Illegal Pot Grows In America's Public Forests Are Poisoning Wildlife And Water
Insecticides and other chemicals found at the sites threaten long-term damage to ecosystems. California law enforcement, ecologists and others are cracking down on the illegal operations. -
Nearly 40 Problematic Dams In Massachusetts, AP Reports
The AP identified at least 1,680 dams nationwide that are rated as high-hazard because of the potential for loss of life if they failed and are considered to be in poor or unsatisfactory condition. -
As Backcountry Travelers Shift Load To Goats, National Forests Eye Risks
Hikers and hunters have long relied on horses, mules and llamas to carry gear on long backcountry trips. Now, many are getting into goats. Many say they're superior, but critics see risks to wildlife. -
Lowell To Stop Accepting Wastewater From New Hampshire Landfill
Lowell’s Duck Island Clean Water Facility will immediately stop receiving contaminated wastewater, called leachate, from a landfill in New Hampshire. -
State Department Solicits Comments On Keystone XL Pipeline
The public had its first and only chance to meet with State Department officials about a new environmental analysis of the Keystone XL pipeline this week. Some protesters drove hours to attend. -
The Ocean Cleanup Might Be Cleaning Up More Than Just Plastics
Critics think that collecting plastics on the surface of the ocean might pose a problem for sea creatures living in the collection zone. -
National Report Highlights Chemicals In Massachusetts Drinking Water
Drinking water in many Massachusetts communities contains a range of chemicals that, while meeting federal safety standards, could still lead to health concerns, the report found. -
Mysterious Lobster Deaths In Cape Cod Raise Climate Change Concern
Researchers point to low oxygen levels in Cape Cod Bay as the likely cause of recent lobster deaths. -
Activists Occupy An Ancient Forest In Germany To Save It
Images by photographer Néha Hirve document how activists squatting in the 12,000-year-old Hambach Forest are fighting an energy company's encroachment. -
California Can Expect Blackouts For a Decade, Says PG&E CEO
PG&E is under fire for its management of last week's planned power outages that left about 800,000 customers in the dark. CEO Bill Johnson admits the company was ill-prepared for the operation.
