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  • February 16, 2011
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Environment

Volt owner Jeff Parmet disconnects the power cord from his new electric car.

Americans Rev Up for Cleaner, More Efficient Cars

Obama calls on US automakers to produce more electric-powered alternatives

A vendor sells slaughtered chickens, with wings stuffed into their beaks, at an open air market in the outskirts of Heze, Shandong province February 9, 2010.

Growing Global Appetite for Meat, Milk Presents Health Risks

Boosting production also ups danger of human and animal diseases

A partnership including the U.S. government, TechnoServe, and Cargill helped transform the poultry industry in Mozambique.

Businesses Look for Profit in US Development Aid

Obama encourages private companies to help spur economic growth

In first place in the National Building Competition, the University of North Carolina team reduced energy use at Morrison Residence Hall by 36 percent in just one year and saved more than $250,000 on energy bills.

US Businesses Challenged to Cut Energy Waste

Buildings consume 40 percent of American energy

Study: Ozone Smog Pollution Expanding

Researchers find that even at low levels, ozone smog increases the risk of asthma attacks and irritation in the respiratory system

Ruth Kassinger created her indoor haven, in part, because she hates bugs and Washington's oppressive summer heat and humidity.

Woman Creates Indoor Garden of Eden

Amateur gardener nurtures a conservatory garden in 'Paradise Under Glass'

Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the 11th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi, India, February 3, 2011.

India, Afghanistan Talks Focus on Economics, Climate

Indian Prime Minister Singh, Afghan President Karzai urge advanced industrialized nations to lead the way in cutting the emissions

Environmentalists say the inhabitants of this disappearing island are the world's first climate refugees

Film About Sinking Island Nominated for Oscar

Documentary 'Sun Come Up' explores life in a warmer world

Growing fruit trees in Africa

Trees for the Future Planting Seeds Around the World

Trees for the Future aims to bring back degraded lands by planting trees

Fishermen with a full load of crustaceans caught in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast begin to unload their haul in San Francisco, January 2011

California Bans, Restricts Fishing in Marine Areas

Sanctuaries will either limit the take or make fishing completely off-limits - a move environmentalists say is essential

Navy airplane is fueled with biofuels

Biofuels Powering Navy Jets, Helicopters and Boats

The Navy using biofuel blends made from algae and mustard seed to power jets, helicopters and boats.

Phila , a five-year-old critically endangered Black Rhino, moved to the Johannesburg Zoo, where she is kept safely, away from poachers (file photo)

South Africa: 21 Rhinos Poached in January

National Parks chief David Mabunda says government determined to stop poaching, which killed 333 rhinos in 2010

Scientists Develop Green Super Rice

Program focuses on making a hardy, eco-friendly crop

Carcinogen Found in US Tap Water

US environmental group found that in 31 cities drinking water contained chromium-6, a metal commonly classified as a carcinogen