Snakes, mine shafts challenge Ariz. fire crews
Firefighters trying to protect a historic mining town in northern Arizona were told to expect critical conditions, with temperatures in the 80s and gusts up to 30 mph.
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Insecticide resistance threatens malaria fight
LONDON (Reuters) - Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday.
Hundreds evacuated as Arizona wildfires spread
Firefighters battled two wildfires in northern Arizona Monday night that have forced residents from their homes.
Report: Amid problems, US fish stocks rebound
A record number of fish populations have been rebuilt in U.S waters, even as problems continue to threaten the future of the high-profile New England fishing industry, according to a federal report released Monday.
Mexican wind energy boom plays out on gusty shores
On an arid plain where sudden gusts of wind can rip roofs off buildings and knock over tractor trailers, Mexico is building a new engine for its energy future.
Most mammals won’t flee climate change fast enough
As the climate changes over the next century, the ranges of nearly 90 percent of mammal species will shrink — in many cases because animals won't be able to get to areas where the climate is going to become suitable for them, says new research.
Google-backed wind power line clears hurdle
(Reuters) - A planned $5 billion transmission line to send power from wind farms off the East Coast cleared a hurdle, allowing the Google Inc-backed project to move to the next step in the approval process, officials said.
