A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Vilas county and a Lake Effect Snow Advisory is in effect for Iron county this evening through Tuesday morning *** NEWSLINE 9 BREAKING NEWS *** There is a Wind Advisory for the entire area in effect from until 6 pm Today. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Vilas county and a Lake Effect Snow Advisory is in effect for Iron county this evening through Tuesday morning *** NEWSLINE 9 BREAKING NEWS *** There is a Wind Advisory for the entire area in...

The tower, loaded with sophisticated collectors that measure fluctuating mercury levels as air moves through the treetops, is located on Mount Mansfield's west flank. Or at least its a devilishly complex toxic substance that moves through forest canopies in ways that are poorly understood. Big issues, broad effort This is just one of more than 130 studies housed under the broad roof of the Vermont Monitoring Cooperative, a highly unusual partnership between UVM, the State of Vermont, and...

Grant money will help fund hiring a forest deputy to conduct law enforcement patrols during elk and deer seasons through 2010. Funding for law enforcement patrols has allowed the landowners to keep their properties open to public hunting access on a welcome to hunt basis. Funds raised by the program are distributed through grants to individual and corporate landowners, conservation organizations and others for cooperative wildlife habitat improvement and hunter access projects throughout...

NEW DELHI: Not many know that an expensive new terminal and runway coming up at the international airport in New Delhi has dealt a death blow to a wildlife habitat spread over 3,000 acres of land on the city s edge. The area dug up and fenced off for the new terminal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport was once home to over 63 bird species, 60 blue bulls, packs of jackals, wild dogs and wild cats. The area and water resources used to be a perfect natural habitat for birds and...

While there has been a concerted effort over the past few years to reduce noise pollution by opting for light-based fireworks, the authorities have not paid attention to the poisonous contents, particularly lead and aluminium, of both noisy or noiseless crackers, said Sumaira Abdulali, founder-president of the NGO Awaaz Foundation. MUMBAI: If you are planning to reduce the din on your children's ears this Diwali by buying them some noiseless, light-based firecrackers, then take note:...

Drivers who could be caught in the trap when the capital enforces its crackdown on pollution include owners of horse transporters and "white van men " In London, people driving vehicles which fail to meet new pollution limits set by the mayor, Ken Livingstone, will have to pay 100 a day to enter the capital. Hearses, school minibuses and St John Ambulance vehicles face charges of 100 a day to drive into London under tough new environmental standards planned for Britain's first...

Although these people are most succeptible to the health issues created by the poor air quality, officials recommend that all people should try to avoid the air conditions. With winds ranging from 20 mph to 35 mph and gusting to 45 mph, officials say that weather conditions will suspend fine dust in the air over west Rapid City and cause air quality to be poor. Also, pollution controls for soil stabilization, porcess equipment, waste pits, stock piles and construction sites suchas as...

Mr Bullimore, who was at the centre of tackling the Sea Empress oil spill off the Welsh coast 10 years ago, said: A huge amount of research shows how overfishing degrades the environment and makes it less robust and capable of fighting things like climate change. Mr Bullimore, who was at the centre of tackling the Sea Empress oil spill off the Welsh coast 10 years ago, said: A huge amount of research shows how overfishing degrades the environment and makes it less robust and capable of...

In general, however, he said he favors voluntary environmental initiatives and wants the state to continue to develop alternative energy sources like wind power. But he also indicated that the state should push the cement kilns in nearby Ellis County to at least test available pollution-control equipment that can further reduce ozone. And also make sure that if there are new [pollution] controls that are available, there may be some opportunities for making those fit. Environmentalists...