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Bees Stung by 'Climate Change-Linked' Early Pollination

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Ecologist - 7th Se 2010 Climate change may be causing… Bumblebee photo by l.p.

Air Travel Trends Mixed as Carbon Footprint Grows

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Nausheen Khan and Kelsey Russell|Worldwatch Institute - Sep 16, 2010 In 2008, the latest year... A jet contrail crosses the Prairie sky. l.p. photo

Proposed Highway Threatens Greatest Wildlife Migration on Earth

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Se 19 2010 Serengeti National Park's globally significant…

City Slickers and Country Folk Alike Take Part in "Open Farm" Day

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Wagons West : One of the 35 farms in the province who agreed to host this event which took place on Sunday, Sept. 19th.   A visitor enjoys the horses at Wagons West.   "Wagon's West" is a secluded spot northeast of Roblin. Leroy and Debbie Wandler raise and sell saddle horses, offer hay rides, weiner roasts, fishing and hunting expeditions in summer, along with sleigh rides & snowmobiling in the winter. Open Farm Day was promoted as "an opportunity to learn more about farm products, see demonstrations, take walking tours and ask questions about farm life, buy local products direct from the farmer and enjoy some recreational activities with your family. Agritourism connects the public directly with farmers, ranchers and market gardeners for hands- on agriculture experiences and farm-fresh products." As Leroy watches (r.), Coltin and "

Night Light Pollution Affects Songbirds' Mating Life, Research Suggests

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ScienceDaily (Sep. 18, 2010) — In today's... Northern Oriole l.p. photo

Researchers say They Could Dramatically Cut Cost of Solar Power

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Sep. 14, 2010 - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD BELLINGHAM, Washington — A team of...