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Hellish Fire Season in the Works for Western U.S.

Late rainfall contributed to what the Obama administration said Monday would likely be a dicey wildfire season in the western United States this year.

Supreme Court Favors Monsanto in Seed-patenting Case

The Supreme Court gave a victory to Monsanto and other makers of patented seeds Monday, ruling they can prohibit farmers from growing a second crop from their genetically engineered seeds.

Greenhouse Gas at Highest Level in 2 Million Years

The old saying that "what goes up must come down" doesn't apply to carbon dioxide pollution in the air, which just hit an unnerving milestone.

El Paso Electric Says Solar Power Is Up

Next year at this time, more than 5 percent of El Paso Electric's power will come from five large solar plants in New Mexico, CEO Tom Shockley said at the company's annual shareholders meeting.

Mexico Is Ground Zero for Preserving Maize

Mexico, the birthplace of maize, is at the center of the global fight to protect the crop's diversity from genetically modified varieties.

L.A. Leads in Greening of Ports, Says Mayor

At the 28th World Ports Conference, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said the city's port is at the forefront of pushing for clean energy alternatives and reducing pollution.

Backing for Cleaner Fracking

A Tucson company is working to make fracking more efficient and cleaner with technology developed for the aerospace industry.

Building Green, Teaching Others

Donna and Riley Shirey in 2005 decided to build the greenest, most affordable, healthy, comfortable and quiet home possible on the shore of Lake Sammamish in Bellevue, Wash.

Nev. Bill Would Plug Loopholes in Renewable Energy Standards

Legislators are pushing a bill that would remove provisions allowing energy companies such as NV Energy to meet the standard through measures other than actual renewable energy production.

Investors Want Cleaner Drilling

Clean-technology investment funds aren't trying to replace the fossil fuel industry. They're trying to help it by financing companies that can make mining and drilling less dirty.

NASA to Send Red-planet Rover on Greenland Journey

A NASA rover was due to begin roaming Greenland next week to help scientists better understand changes in the massive ice sheet, an agency spokeswoman said Friday.

DVP to Build Solar Installation at Old Dominion

The Norfolk school will be the first participant in the Dominion Virginia Power's Solar Partnership Program, the company said.

How to Recycle Your E-Waste

Modern electronics carry a rogue's list of potentially hazardous materials, including lead, mercury, cadmium, beryllium, chromium and brominated flame retardants.

Bicycle Friendliest State: Washington, for 6th Year in a Row

For the sixth year in a row, Washington has been named the nation's most bicycle-friendly state on the yearly list that is closely followed by the cycling community.

Fla. Upholds Charging Customers for Nuclear Construction Costs

The Florida House rejected attempts to repeal a state law that allows utility companies to charge customers for nuclear power plant development in advance of construction.