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Going to the Mattresses with the Texas Drought
After almost 70 days of 100 degree temperatures in North Texas (we still have a chance throughout September to reach those high marks yet again) it’s time for me and the family to go to the mattresses! Texas drought you better… Read more >
When Irish Eyes are Smiling They May Belong to a Polar Bear
Leprechauns, clovers and polar bears may have more in common than you think. According to DNA research, the big white animals may be able to trace their ancestry back to the Emerald Isles. Researchers says today’s white polar bears may… Read more >
Polar Bears Keep Federal Protection
Global warming is threatening the survival of polar bears, and a U.S. District court judge agrees. In his decision, he upheld their federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. As he noted, “based upon the facts and the best available… Read more >
“America’s Amazon” Saved Once and for All: A Resounding Victory for Wildlife
Last week a judge issued a decision that protects 200,000 acres of Mississippi River delta wetlands once and for all. The decision ends the proposed Yazoo Pumps project, which would have drained an area about the size of New York… Read more >
