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New York's Fire Island lost more than half of its shoreline sand and sand dunes to the mega-hurricane, leaving the tourist mecca vulnerable to further storm surges.
Genetically engineered crops are supposed to make it easier for farmers to protect the earth by plowing less. But the record is spotty.
It's hard for companies to stake their success on radical innovation.
Inject rats with DDT, and three generations later their descendants are obese. A new study raises questions about the insecticide's long-term impact on humans.
As Colorado oil officials continue to tally the toxic toll of flooded fracking facilities -- more than 60,000 gallons and counting -- two congressmembers are calling for a hearing.
Don’t judge a bus by its cover
Now that Halloween and its scourge of Fun Size treats is behind us, you won't have to feel guilty about keeping all of these peanut butter cups to yourself.
Wildlife researchers and industry are collaborating on new technologies and approaches -- some proven, some experimental and even far-fetched.
Tired of watching chemicals blow across their fields, withering crops and threatening their own health, some farmers are taking matters into their own hands.
