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Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy's got a new book explaining how

Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy's got a new book explaining how

If you鈥檙e a human living on this planet, you should get to know Doug Tallamy, the entomologist and University of Delaware professor whose groundbreaking 2006 book, 鈥淏ringing Nature Home,鈥 supercharged the native plants movement .
Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy's research has identified 鈥渒eystone鈥 plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus supporting the ecological food web.
Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the U.S. South after a prolonged deluge of rain

Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the U.S. South after a prolonged deluge of rain

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) 鈥 Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery in the state capital.
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.
Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA 鈥 The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia 鈥 a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point

British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a "productive" discussion with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, with a focus on a "Team Canada" approach to what Eby called "attacks" on the softwood lumber industry by the United States.
Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close

Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) 鈥 The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff.

Chevron to survey east Mediterranean seabed for pipeline linking gas field to Egypt, Cyprus says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) 鈥 Energy company Chevron will begin a survey of the east Mediterranean seabed early this summer to prepare for a pipeline connecting a sizable natural gas deposit in Cyprus waters with processing facilities in Egypt, Cypriot offi
Weedkiller maker asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits claiming it failed to warn about cancer

Weedkiller maker asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits claiming it failed to warn about cancer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) 鈥 Global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.
Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) 鈥 Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, circled friskily around a mound of snow as he picked up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone was buried deep below.
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