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The nation's drought-withered corn fields aren't taking in anywhere near the amount of nitrogen fertilizer that farmers put on the ground last spring. And the excess could show up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Another day of blackouts strike India, impacting twice as many people.
What do you do when there are too many awful weather-related happenings across the country? You make a map.
The Number 4 Chevron crude distillation unit at Chevron's Richmond refinery exploded into flame last night. Local residents were advised not to leave home.
What do you do when someone brings a dozen melons to a family holiday getaway? If you're worried about preventing food waste, you get creative. Very creative.
One side product of the nation's drought: big increases in the price of corn.
It's not clear how soon the melted ice will be coming to a shoreline near you.
What's driving the decline of the U.S. coal industry? It's not just EPA regs and cheap natural gas. Coal is getting more expensive to produce.
Is privacy passe? And what does a surveillance society mean for green causes?