Down to Earth
'Dire' report on Earth's biodiversity
Governments are failing to stem a rapid decline threatening almost half the world's coral reef species, a third of amphibians and a quarter of mammals, a conservation watchdog warns.
'Tuna summit' aims to save species worldwide
Bluefin is depleted in Atlantic, others also faring poorly.
EPA approves California pollution rule
The Environmental Protection Agency has given the go-ahead for California to impose stringent regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.
Colorado included in fast-track solar plan
The government is setting aside 1,000 square miles of federal Bureau of Land Management property in Colorado and other states to determine where solar power stations should be built.
Federal water czar assigned to California
Interior secretary hears from locals about drought, farms and fish.
Pesky dolphins under siege from anglers
Pipe bombs and .357 magnum among the weapons of war over fish.
California to require climate friendly car windows
Carmakers, cell phone firms complained about sun-reflecting glass.
Obama: Now is time to pass climate change bill
Republicans largely oppose the bill before House members, arguing that it amounts to a massive energy tax. Some opponents claim it will cost each American family $1,200 a year in additional taxes.
Newborn lynx found in Colorado, first since 2006
State wildlife biologists have found 10 lynx kittens.
53 baby birds seized from Longmont teen; 40 die
The birds included barn swallows, sparrows and a bluebird.
