Now a treasure, Monongahela Forest was a wasteland when created 100 years ago
Stretching across 921,000 acres in 10 West Virginia counties, the Monongahela National Forest encompasses the state’s highest peaks, cleanest streams, largest expanses of forest and most remote tracts of wilderness.
Now the second-largest…
Keystone XL Ruling Has ‘Sweeping’ Impacts for Other Projects
A federal court’s decision striking down a critical Keystone XL permit has broad implications beyond the embattled oil pipeline.
The Wednesday ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana tossed a nationwide permit the…
Earth’s insect population shrinks 27 percent in 30 years
“Ongoing decline on land at this rate will be catastrophic for ecological systems and for humans," said Michigan State University expert Nick Haddad.
KENSINGTON, Maryland — The world has lost more than one quarter of its land-dwelling…
When Plastic Bags Get the Sack
Banned plastic bags hurt marine life but have smaller environmental footprint than more durable carriers
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Starbucks Tests New Cup That Is Easier to Recycle
Starbucks is testing out a new cup. It's hoping you won't notice.
On Monday, the coffee chain started trialing a new recyclable and compostable cup in some locations in New York, San Fancisco, Seattle, London and Vancouver. The new version…
