Experts tell Congress bat fungus could lead to die-off not seen in centuryWASHINGTON — A mysterious fungus attacking America’s bats could spread nationwide within years and represents the most serious threat to wildlife in a century, experts warned Congress Thursday. Cities tackle backyard pools that become green-shrouded mosquito havens in foreclosureNEW ORLEANS — Mosquito control workers can measure the recession by the number of green, cloudy swimming pools they see — algae-covered havens for mosquitoes dotting neighborhoods hit by the foreclosure crisis. |