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Massive California fires consistent with climate change
— 24 Oct 2007 21:08 | EnvironmentThe catastrophic fires that are sweeping Southern California are consistent with what climate change models have been predicting for years, experts say, and they may be just a prelude…
Emphasis on conifer forests places multiple species at risk
— 24 Aug 2007 15:16 | EnvironmentThe traditional emphasis on dense, fast-growing, conifer-dominated forests in the Pacific Northwest raises questions about the health of dozens of animal species that depend on shrubs,…
Presence of wolves allows aspen recovery in Yellowstone
— 27 Jul 2007 00:01 | EnvironmentThe wolves are back, and for the first time in more than 50 years, young aspen trees are growing again in the northern range of Yellowstone National Park. The findings of a new study,…
DNA analysis suggests under-reported kills of threatened whales
— 17 May 2007 15:30 | EnvironmentA new study analysing whale meat sold in Korean markets suggests the number of whales being sold for human consumption in the Asian country is much higher than that being reported to…
Salmon tracking program expands to California
— 17 May 2007 15:30 | EnvironmentA successful pilot program launched last year that used genetics to determine the river origin of Chinook salmon caught off Oregons central coast will begin its second season this month…
Disease opened door to invading species in California
— 12 Mar 2007 23:17 | EnvironmentPlant and animal diseases can play a major and poorly appreciated role in allowing the invasion of exotic species, which in turn often threatens biodiversity, ecological function and…