Tucson Citizen Ariz.’s profusion of desert plants to dry out, stoke fire danger The Associated Press Published: 04.03.2008 An abnormally wet winter has spawned a rare profusion of grass and brush around the state — setting up much of Arizona’s desert lands for an active wildfire season, according to fire… Continue reading
Tucson Citizen U.S. plans big study of water resources Gannett News Service Published: 04.04.2008 WASHINGTON – For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. Geological Survey will conduct a census of the nation’s water resources to give federal, state and tribal officials information on water usage. The 10-year, $95… Continue reading
Published on Thursday, April 3, 2008 by The San Francisco Chronicle Oil Politics Alleged in Polar Bear Decision by Zachary Coile Washington – California Sen. Barbara Boxer accused the Bush administration Wednesday of delaying a decision on whether to list the polar bear as an endangered species so it could… Continue reading
Global warming ‘dips this year’ By Roger Harrabin BBC News environment analyst Villager walks through the snow in Nanjing, China (February 2008) La Nina caused some of the coldest temperatures in memory in China Global temperatures will drop slightly this year as a result of the cooling effect of the… Continue reading