Brown pelicans to be removed from endangered-species list
Federal officials announced Wednesday that they are removing the brown pelican from the endangered-species list, capping a century-long recovery that started under President Theodore Roosevelt.
Gulls winning wetlands battle
As biologist Josh Scullen drove toward a maze of salt ponds here in late October to conduct his monthly monitoring of California gulls, he pointed to a green field dotted with more than 3,000 of the birds.
Teens work on artificial tree towers' to help environment
When is a tree that acts like a tree not a tree at all?
Homeowners replace lawn with magical meadow
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Susan Silva's grass never looked right, no matter how hard she tried.
U.N. leader calls on Senate to speed up climate effort
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Senate Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday and urged them to save international climate talks next month by speeding up work on a climate and energy bill.
Abortion debate dogs U.S. ambassador to Vatican
As the son of Cuban immigrants, Miguel Diaz was drawn to Barack Obama for his ability to cross cultures and engage people from different backgrounds.
Smart solutions: Recycled-plastic pillow
Can't say the notion of laying our sleepy head onto a pillow of recycled plastic pop bottles made us want to dive into bed. So, natch, we got an 8-year-old to give it a romp. Well, he gave it a nod, all right. Plopped down his noggin and snoozed the night away. Nary an odd, once-fiZZZy dream all night.
EarthTalk: Which airlines, hotels and car rental agencies are going affordably green?
Dear EarthTalk: I'm a travel agent and our firm has several clients wanting to go with green vendors, including for travel (airline or rental car) and lodging. Our company is supportive so would like to know which airlines, hotels and car rental agencies are going affordably green?
Green tip: New uses for old jars
We all have them: leftover jars from spaghetti sauce, mustard, jams. Sure, you can recycle them, but can't you use them for something?