Obama to regulate carbon from power plants WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama’s administration said it will regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, setting up a climate change battle with a skeptical new Congress. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it would set standards for fossil fuel power plants and petroleum refineries, which together emit [...]
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, from voaspecialenglish.com | http In May, American officials suspended all fishing in parts of the Gulf of Mexico because of the huge oil spill. The restrictions gave scientists time to study the effects on seafood in the gulf. The order extended from the mouth of the Mississippi [...]
Video editing and comments by Linda Gibson (a fan). www.bear.org Lily is a wild Black Bear who at 3 years old had her first cub on Friday, January 22, 2010. These are the highlights from the Den Cam from February 20, 2010. This is Part 2 of 2 for this day. There were so many [...]
by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Northeast Region What Bird Marks the Return of Spring – our Delightful Red Breasted American Robin of Course !! Often referred to as the Red Robin, this sociable beauty has become a part of most gardens in North America. What a wonderful way to start the day [...]
by NDomer73 Napo Valley: An Ultimate South American Rafting Trip Whatever you thought rafting was before, you should necessarily change your conception of it when rafting in Ecuador. Rafting isn’t just about doing sport; it also means experiencing the magnificence of nature at its greatest. Being challenged by powerful rivers is not the only reason [...]
Happenings around Houston Singles Glitter Ball Date: Oct. 23 Meet singles from all over Houston at the Singles Glitter Ball at Chapelwood Church, 11140 Greenbay, Houston, TX 77024, in the Fellowship Hall from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Online registration at www.chapelwood.org/singlesdance Read more on Greater Houston Weekly Volunteers plant 130 trees in Seagrove park You [...]
Military Briefs INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey – For the daughter of a Willis man, living only 35 miles from the Mediterranean Sea makes her military assignment seem like a dream come true. Read more on The Conroe Courier Organic Originals Launches Operation “Hot Sauce 4 Heroes,” Gives Soldiers On Front Lines Gourmet Taste of Home [...]
A few nice American Wildlife images I found: American Goldfinch Image by jackanapes Americann Goldfinch (Carduelis tristus), Grafton, Ontario American White Pelican Image by ralph and jenny Naslais Larvatus (Proboscis monkey) Image by mharrsch Photographed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, New York.
by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Northeast Region American Tapestries – The Western Frontier Tapestries with a distinct Western theme make a log cabin or old style ranch house simply vibrate with authenticity. Using western themed tapestries as wall hangings in your home can bring a touch of the old West into your [...]
The bear whisperer: Scholar plans to expand educational empire But not everyone agrees with the methods of Lynn Rogers, with the Wildlife Research Institute, and the North American Bear Center near Ely. Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune World leaders tackle a tall order: How to preserve life on Earth The public may have [...]