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EPA to scrap Bush-era smog rule, start over

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration signaled Wednesday that it would scrap a controversial Bush-era rule that set stricter limits for smog but fell short of scientific recommendations.
Hot water: ocean temps set records

WASHINGTON – Steve Kramer spent an hour and a half swimming in the ocean Sunday – in Maine.
Star laughs over ‘Brad Pitt for Mayor’ fund-raising effort in New Orleans

The idea of Brad Pitt running for New Orleans mayor has generated a lot of buzz around the city even though he isn’t eligible. It also generated some laughs for the actor in a Thursday television interview.
Madonna celebrates ‘one of the greatest artists’

Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same London arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson’s distinctive moves.
House sets vote on climate bill

WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders in the House have scheduled a Friday vote on a climate change bill that would establish a complex cap-and-trade system to limit the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, a priority for President Barack Obama.
Shell drilling rig left Alaska port to avoid taxes, company official testifies

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Shell's Kulluk oil drilling rig left Dutch Harbor in December to avoid the prospect of millions in taxes, a Shell official revealed Saturday morning in testimony to a Coast Guard investigation panel.
Shell drilling rig left Alaska port to avoid taxes, company official testifies

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Shell's Kulluk oil drilling rig left Dutch Harbor in December to avoid the prospect of millions in taxes, a Shell official revealed Saturday morning in testimony to a Coast Guard investigation panel.
Sisters grow agricultural roots at family's alfalfa farm

FRESNO, Calif. — Sisters Hannah and Holly Johnson didn't plan on being farmers, at least not now.
Living Smart: After the storm

For those whose homes have been damaged by storms, it's important they take action quickly to begin the remediation process before secondary damage occurs.
Diggin' In: Try these new plants to perk up your landscape

Tired of ivy that claims too much of your yard, or boxwood that looks brown and dead inside?
Nature's ways of improving backyard gardening

AKRON, Ohio — You might be working harder in the garden than you have to.
Pollen count apps for smartphones are nothing to sneeze at

Kate O'Reilly's spring allergy survival kit includes the usual stuff - nasal sprays, allergy pills and a box of tissues. This season, she's added a new weapon to her line of defense: an app on her smartphone.
New reasons to plant in a greenhouse

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Gardeners, if you've ever been tempted to give Mother Nature a little nudge, consider installing a greenhouse.
Do Your Part: Searching for the safest sunscreen

One of the best parts of the summer for me is hitting the lake with family and friends. I love relaxing on the water and feeling the sun on my skin. What I don't love is jumping through hurdles to find the safest sunscreen among all the different varieties on store shelves. This year though, sunscreen manufacturers are required to make a few important changes to their sunscreen labels. While these changes will help you Do Your Part to make the healthiest sunscreen choice for your family, there's still plenty of homework for you.
Indoor pot production leaves giant carbon footprint

SEATTLE — Marijuana growing is not a green industry.