"The Lone Star Tick May Be Spreading A New Disease Across America"
"Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a nasty disease."
Source: NPR, 10/29/2015
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"Before We Drown We May Die of Thirst"
"The island nation of Kiribati is one of the world's most vulnerable to rising sea levels. But residents may have to leave well before the ocean claims their homes."
Source: Nature, 10/29/2015
"Buzzsaw of Opposition Fells Plans for Lumber Promotion Program"
"A controversial plan to promote U.S. hardwood lumber is now sawdust, at least for the time being."
Source: McClatchy, 10/29/2015
Mining Companies Keep Drawing Water from Athabasca River as It Runs Dry
"Tar sands mining companies have continued to withdraw water from the Athabasca River in northeastern Alberta despite low flows that have made navigation difficult for river users downstream and left Fort Chipewyan's harbor dry."
Source: VICE News, 10/29/2015
"Though Labeled ‘Wild,’ That Serving of Salmon May Be Farmed or ‘Faux’"
"The wild-caught salmon sold by restaurants and fishmongers is frequently farm-raised fish that has been mislabeled, said a report released Wednesday."
Source: NY Times, 10/29/2015
"Half Million Die in Decade of Disasters in Asia Pacific - U.N."
"The Asia Pacific region, the most disaster-prone part of the world, suffered 1,625 disasters in the decade through 2014, and needs to spend more on adapting to climate change and preparing for more extreme weather, the United Nations said on Tuesday."
Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn, 10/28/2015
House Panel Adds 3-Year Delay on Rail Safety To 3-Week Highway Bill
"Lawmakers have introduced legislation that if passed this week could avoid a potential rail service disruption resulting from a year-end safety deadline few railroads are expected to meet."
Source: McClatchy, 10/28/2015
"Profit Down at BP, Which Predicts Era of Low Oil Prices"
"The British oil giant BP said on Tuesday that its profit was down sharply in the third quarter as depressed oil prices took a heavy toll."
Source: NY Times, 10/28/2015
"Feds Eye Protection for Glacier-Dependent Bugs"
Melting glaciers in Glacier National Park are endangering stoneflies which are dependent on cold water. In the coming year, federal biologists will decide whether such insects deserve endangered species status.
Source: Summit Co Voice, 10/28/2015
"Chinese Firm To Buy Texas Oil Fields"
"A Chinese development firm is buying oil fields in western Texas for more than $1 billion."
Source: The Hill, 10/28/2015
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