"Fungus Killing Tree Critical To Hawaii's Native Forests"
"A newly discovered fungus is killing a tree that's critical to Hawaii's water supply, endangered native birds and Hawaiian cultural traditions like hula."
Source: AP, 12/24/2015
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"Montana Governor Allows Bison to Roam Outside Yellowstone"
"Wild bison will be allowed to migrate out of Yellowstone National Park and stay in parts of Montana year-round under a Tuesday move by Gov. Steve Bullock that breaks a longstanding impasse in a wildlife conflict that's dragged on for decades."
Source: AP, 12/24/2015
House Science Chairman Trying To Put Global Warming Research on Ice
"When Republican House leaders appointed Texas Republican Lamar S. Smith to lead the House science committee after a headline-grabbing run as chairman of the Judiciary panel, it looked like the veteran lawmaker could head into obscurity."
Source: Wash Post, 12/24/2015
Judge OKs Whistleblower Claim Against USDA By Pesticide Researcher
"A prominent scientist in the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has just cleared the first hurdle in an ongoing whistleblower claim against the agency."
Source: Wash Post, 12/24/2015
"DOE Launches Nuclear Waste Disposal Initiative"
"The Department of Energy is formally launching its initiative aimed at establishing a disposal site for spent nuclear fuel."
Source: The Hill, 12/24/2015
"Groundwater Depletion Adding To Global Sea-Level Rise"
"Increasing amounts of water are being depleted from the world’s aquifers, and scientists have estimated that a large portion of the water ends up flowing into the oceans. So much groundwater is being pumped from wells that researchers say it is contributing significantly to global sea-level rise."
Source: Palm Springs Desert Sun, 12/24/2015
Groups Ask Columbia To Reveal Funding of Exxon-Tied Energy Policy Center
"Final exams and winter break loom large for students at Columbia University, but at the upper echelons of the university's administration, new calls for transparency about the funding of a university affiliated center are likely to create plenty of homework as well."
Source: DeSmog, 12/24/2015
Washington State Is Missing Chances To Find Deadly Birth Defect’s Cause
"Sally Garcia still doesn’t know what went wrong with her baby. When the tiny girl was born on May 25, 2012, she weighed 3 pounds, 6 ounces, measured 19 inches long — and was missing most of her brain and skull."
Source: Seattle Times, 12/24/2015
Gold Vs. Salmon: Fish Advocates And Miners Face Off In Rural Washington
"Blewett Pass, Washington -- Outdoorsmen emerge from their tents and truck beds in the early morning light. After a big breakfast they ready dry suits, diving masks, air hoses and a contraption that looks like a small pontoon boat."
Source: KCTS/OPB, 12/23/2015
"Killer Whale Dies at Seaworld Park in San Antonio"
"An 18-year-old killer whale has died at the SeaWorld park in San Antonio, the park said on Tuesday, raising concern among animal groups that have criticized the company for years over its treatment of captive marine mammals."
Source: Reuters, 12/23/2015
