Stampede, trampling likely caused deaths of 131 young walruses on Alaska’s northwest coastANCHORAGE, Alaska — Trampling likely killed 131 mostly young walruses forced onto the northwest coast of Alaska by a loss of sea ice, according to a preliminary report released Thursday. Turning point for Klamath River dams, plan to help salmon came in 2008 in Shenendoah ValleyMEDFORD, Ore. — The turning point toward removing four Klamath River dams in Oregon and California to restore struggling salmon runs came in the little Shenandoah Valley town of Shepherdstown, W.Va. Settlement blocks Yosemite from continuing development, opens Merced River plans to publicFRESNO, Calif. — Ending a lengthy legal battle with environmentalists, the federal government agreed Wednesday to halt all commercial development in Yosemite National Park’s most popular stretch and to consider limiting access to its wilderness. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Disaster official says death toll from tsunami hits 83 in Samoa, bringing total count to 119APIA, Samoa — A senior Samoan disaster official says the nation’s death toll has risen to 83 following a massive tsunami. She said more bodies are expected to be recovered as searches resumed at dawn. Forest Service to review why firefighters initially scaled back efforts against LA wildfireLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing why firefighters initially scaled back efforts on a massive wildfire that eventually burned 250 square miles on the edge of Los Angeles. Underwater ceremony planned to release new stamps featuring life in the kelp forestWASHINGTON — The post office is taking a dive for its latest postage stamps. Utility company PacifiCorp agrees to removal of Klamath dams to help salmon in Calif., Ore.MEDFORD, Ore. — The utility that owns four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River has agreed to terms for their removal, a key milestone in efforts to restore what was once the third-biggest salmon run on the West Coast and end decades of battles over scarce water. Disaster officials sending food, temporary morgue to tsunami disaster in Samoas that killed 99APIA, Samoa — Disaster officials rushed food, medicine and a temporary morgue to the Samoas on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake unleashed a tsunami that flattened villages and swept cars and people out to sea. At least 99 people were killed. EPA to delay 79 mountaintop coal mining permits in 4 states, citing risk to water qualityCHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Barack Obama’s administration put the brakes on 79 applications for surface coal mining permits in four states Wednesday, saying they would violate the Clean Water Act. Power utility agrees to terms for removing Western river dams to help salmonMEDFORD, Ore. — The utility that owns four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River has agreed to terms for their removal, a key milestone in efforts to restore what was once the third biggest salmon run on the West Coast and end decades of battles over scarce water. Powerful earthquake in South Pacific hurls massive tsunami at Samoas, killing nearly 100APIA, Samoa — Federal disaster officials say “tens of thousands” of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific. Drought is fueling more smelly and dog-killing blue-green algae in parts of Upper MidwestWAUSAU, Wis. — Waterways across the upper Midwest are increasingly plagued with ugly, smelly blue-green algae that’s killed dozens of dogs and sickened people. Southern California wildfires staying tame despite high heat; dangerous weather persistsMOORPARK, Calif. — All but the most remote sections of a pair of major Southern California wildfires were contained Saturday, but officials warned that dangerous fire weather would persist through the weekend. Seattle suburbs face devastating flooding during autumn rainy season because of leaky damKENT, Wash. — For nearly 25 years Kathy Gladden has lived about 100 feet from the Green River, a normally placid stream that meanders past the many homes, offices, warehouses and shopping malls that blanket the area. Moose declining in Minnesota’s northwoods, among their few strongholds in lower 48 statesBOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA, Minn. — Researchers say climate change is threatening moose in Minnesota’s northwoods. Federal government reviewing endangered species status for humpback whalesHONOLULU — The federal government is considering taking the humpback whale off the endangered species list in response to data showing the population of the massive marine mammal has been steadily growing in recent decades. Australia’s iconic koala dwindling due to habitat loss, stress-related diseaseCUDLEE CREEK, Australia — The koala, Australia’s star symbol, is dying of stress. Iran says it built nuclear site inside mountain, near military base to protect it from attackTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday his country built its newly revealed uranium enrichment facility inside a mountain and next to a military site to ensure continuity of its nuclear activities in case of an attack. What can $1 million buy? A Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., starter home or a palace in Saginaw, Mich.A million dollars doesn’t buy you what it once did. In most U.S. neighborhoods, it now gets you a lot more. Wyoming, snowmobile groups, want courts to block Yellowstone snowmobile planLARAMIE, Wyo. — The state of Wyoming has asked a federal appeals court to give a judge authority to block a proposal reducing the number of snowmobiles allowed in Yellowstone National Park. Developer proposes massive redevelopment for challenged St. Louis neighborhoodsST. LOUIS — In sections of the city many residents won’t venture into at night and where thieves steal bricks off vacant homes, developer Paul McKee Jr. sees an $8 billion future of green living, clean streets and thriving business. Environmental groups call for Mittal to stop pollution at South African steel millVANDERBIJLPARK, South Africa — Strike Matsepe used his life savings to buy a small plot of land near the country’s biggest steel mill, hoping it would become a thriving farm in his old age. Now, weathered and sick, the 80 year old has had to abandon his dream — the land and ground water are so polluted his cattle have died and crops failed. Coroner: ‘Fed’ written in felt-tip pen on Ky. Census worker found hanging from treeBIG CREEK, Ky. — Authorities said a U.S. Census worker died by asphyxiation but were releasing few other details about the mysterious case nearly two weeks after Bill Sparkman’s body — with the word “fed” scrawled on the chest — was found hanging from a tree near a family cemetery secluded by Appalachian forest. Conn. homeowners’ property seized by city in landmark ‘05 Supreme Court case still undevelopedNEW LONDON, Conn. — Weeds, glass, bricks, pieces of pipe and shingle splinters have replaced the knot of aging homes at the site of the nation’s most notorious eminent domain project. AP IMPACT: Drinking water at thousands of schools contains unsafe lead, other toxinsCUTLER, Calif. — Over the last decade, the drinking water at thousands of schools across the country has been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins. Huge California wildfire all but contained after 4 weeks, 2 deaths, 89 homes burnedLA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. — A crow as black as the branch it’s perched on oversees a skeleton forest. Calif. air regulators establish program to promote forests, help polluters meet emission goalsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California air regulators Thursday expanded the state’s carbon-offset program to include forests across the country, creating the most far-reaching effort of its kind in the nation. Huge California wildfire on verge of containment after 4 weeks, 2 deaths, 89 homes burnedLA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. — A crow as black as the branch it’s perched on oversees a skeleton forest. Panel says US should expand national parks, spend more to preserve them for future generationsWASHINGTON — An independent panel says the U.S. should invest more money in its national parks to preserve them for future generations. |
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