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New Solar Plant in Vegas Desert

You may think of solar power as a few panels on someone’s roof. But now, some places are getting serious about using the sun’s rays on a massive scale.

How to Recycle; What to Recycle

What To Recycle
Recycling things like old TV's and computer monitors are becoming commonplace across the nation. But some people may not realize other toxic items, such as fluorescent bulbs and old thermometers, also need to be recycled.

Travelocity Offers 'Greener' Vacations

Green Vacations
Once upon a time, going on vacation meant spending time relaxing, or doing something exotic, like vacationing on a beach. Now, many travelers are now looking for ways to give back, while they enjoy some much needed time off.

Natural Planet

Concern Over Melting Ice Sheets

Global Warming Debate
A report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should deal with the "frightening" possibility that both Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets start melting at the same time.

Animals Outsmarting Global Warming?

Climate Change
Climate change has become a huge threat to Australia's already endagered species. Now activists have embarked on an interesting project to save the animals who live there.

Saving The Cumberland Elktoe Mussel

Endangered Mussels
Biologists in Tennessee spent the winter trying to save endangered mussels. That's because the mussels are being threatened by increased pollution in their habitat.

Strange Love

As global warming threatens the arctic, Smooshi the walrus has something else on her mind. She may enjoy eating snow and swimming in icy water ... but there's something she likes even more!


Feature Green Story

Uranium Mining

Uranium is on the rebound and tattered mineral maps are getting hauled out of storage. Old mines are being re-opened and new claims are being staked.

Native Resources

Severe Weather Outlook
Native American tribes have deep cultural ties to the land, but that relationship is being tested by a wave of energy development.

Creating Wind Power

Researchers are testing the limits of wind turbines and sharing the information with the industry to promote the uptake of wind-propelled energy.

Ice Core Research

Paleoclimatologists look to ice for insight on primitive weather, temperature, climate and the environment.

Weather Plus Partner

Today's Green Tip

Reduce vehicle emissions and save gas by keeping your tires properly inflated and maintaining a constant, moderate speed while driving. (EarthGauge.net)

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National Outlook

Severe weather is moving into parts of the Mid-Atlantic. A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of Virginia and Maryland until this evening.
ALERTS: Watches/Warnings
FORECAST: 5-Day | Severe Outlook