Archive for the ‘environment’ category

Wolves and us

August 6th, 2010

For many years, the gray wolf was a key part of the ecology in the western United States. They lived along side the other animals and made sure that other species were kept healthy and strong by eliminating the weak. That all changed when farmers and ranchers moved in to raise cattle and pigs.
The wolf [...]

Turtles be free

July 25th, 2010

Every year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases hundreds of baby turtles back into the wild. The turtles are gathered from the beaches as eggs and are incubated until they hatch and are ready to be released. Due to the giant oil spill in the gulf, this years release is being debated for its [...]

It’s Stopped!!

July 19th, 2010

All along the Gulf coast, residents are hoping that the oil spill has finally been stopped. BP has announced that the newest cap seems to have been successful in holding back the oil. While there is still testing to be done, everyone has the highest hopes that the cleanup and recovery can begin.
There is [...]

New York Rats

June 17th, 2010

The city of New York is in a constant battle with the rats that infest its subway system. The rodents seem to be everywhere and are causing problems with the subway riders. Some new studies are being done to see how the problem can be addressed. Of course, cost is always an issue.
Experts say that [...]