Five types of ash trees nearly extinct in U.S. because of emerald ash borer
Roughly 2,000 properties in floodplain in city
Last secretary was appointed back in mid-90s
Storm over 400 miles wide with winds over 130 mph
Magnitude between 8.1 and 8.2, which would be larger than 1985 quake that killed thousands
Moratorium requires mining companies to prove not polluting groundwater
Congress considering rate hikes for national flood insurance program during renewal
Packers play Rams tonight
Speakers pumping sound could deter fish
Whales caught in fishing gear much more often than anchor lines
Largest shelter housed 10,000, while 2 mega-shelters opened
Red Cross sent 47 volunteers, could train more
Companies drain swamp, clear forests, often setting illegal fires to expand palm oil plantations
“We know that outside manufacturing plants of Foxconn, rivers are very polluted,” a U of Michigan environmental engineer said.
Move saves households about $25 a year, while state loses $181.5 million for forests
Counties like La Crosse would get up to 75% costs for clean up
In April, Trump signed executive order reversing restrictions on oil drilling
Worldwide, 15 of the last 16 years have been the warmest years on record.
Scientists predict Northwest Passage to be ice free by 2050 if warming levels continue.
Nearly hits Top 10 for rain in city’s history.
