The wildfires could leave a legacy of environmental devastation that will be evident for years to come, scientists say, especially in areas that have been scorched several times recently. LOS ANGELES - The wind-driven infernos that are scarring vast swaths of Southern California's landscape may leave more than just a temporary path of destruction when they are finally extinguished. Invasive weeds and grasses could crowd out native plants and shrubs, accelerating erosion and leading to more...

He'll likely start out the afternoon sitting in front of the television with the sound down, listening to the Florida-Georgia game on the Bulldogs' radio network. But that might have such a frustrating effect on him that he might just head to the lake with a couple friends and cast a line in the water. See also: Florida-Georgia special section Upload your Florida-Georgia photos Upload your videos The legendary play-by-play announcer will miss his first Florida-Georgia game in 42 years,...

In a report issued today, the peak national environment group warns the continuing water crisis caused by over-allocation of irrigation water across the Murray-Darling Basin has turned the globally protected Coorong wetlands in South Australia into a dying "sink for salt and silt" Wetlands 'saltier than sea water' - News - Environment - Tenterfield Star. In a report issued today, the peak national environment group warns the continuing water crisis caused by over-allocation of irrigation...

But officials said they learned the wolves habits over the summer, including the rendezvous sites of several packs, and are optimistic of success next year. Forest Service for permission to land helicopters in the wilderness, but the agency said that would require a lengthy and expensive environmental study. If you can focus efforts where you know wolves are coming to, as opposed to just randomly trapping a wolf, your success rates are radically different, said Steve Nadeau, large...

Over the decades, tens of thousands of visitors have severely impacted the fragile meadows eco-system, requiring continuing restoration efforts by the US Forest Service, the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center Honor Our Mountain Environment, HOME, project and other volunteers. Over the decades, tens of thousands of visitors have severely impacted the fragile meadows eco-system, requiring continuing restoration efforts by the US Forest Service, the Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology...

Our report will reveal the impact [of the Hutgyi dam], which has never been raised by the state agency," said human rights commissioner Vasant Panich who spearheaded the study. Bangkok Post : General news. The report, to be released tomorrow, covers various aspects of the dam's impact, including damage to the livelihoods of ethnic groups living on Thai territory along the Salween river who might have to be relocated and possible devastation to the river's ecology. The report, to be...

Helped in part by a steady rain that made for an ''unfriendly pitch'' at torn-up Wembley Stadium, the New York defense allowed only 254 yards and held the Dolphins out of the end zone for the first 58 minutes for a victory that only the winners could view as anything remotely beautiful. Helped in part by a steady rain that made for an ''unfriendly pitch'' at torn-up Wembley Stadium, the New York defense allowed only 254 yards and held the Dolphins out of the end zone for the first 58...

Running back Ronnie Brown, who was having a breakout year and was the only bright spot in their winless season, is done for the season after tearing up his knee last week. Also missing from the Dolphins' lineup: linebacker Zach Thomas, who suffered whiplash in a car accident after last week's game. Madison is enjoying a solid season so far, having fully recovered from nagging injuries that limited his effectiveness last year. Especially if Madison and his defensive teammates play up to the...

But, unless you were a poacher or violator of laws that protected the game and fish of Ashtabula County, the outdoorsmen who knew him would consider Weaver a trusted friend. Today, they are mourning the passing of the man who was a pioneering figure in the work of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a game protector in Ashtabula and Lake counties from 1950-65 in the days when there were not nearly the resources in terms of manpower or technology to protect area wildlife. The Star...