Wooden it be good?Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:49AMHurley-making is one of Ireland's most unique, indigenous industries. As the island's main ash supplier to hurley manufacturers, Coillte plays an integral role is preserving the practice and, by extrapolation, in the ongoing development of the ancient game.
Battling to preserve Nigeria's rainforestThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:30AMAccording to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different types of plant species, and over 550 species of breeding birds and mammals, making it one of the most ecologically vibrant places of the planet.
Region prepares for major blowThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:08AMSOUTH DENNIS — Emergency planners on Cape Cod expect to learn whether Hurricane Earl is the big one or a big dud during a teleconference with federal officials this afternoon.
Free concert to benefit urban gardeningWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:49PMLocal activist and musician Joshua Strodtman said he hears about another forest soon to be destroyed — like the local bike trails of Wapahani — every week.
World briefs: 9/2/10Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:46PMWASHINGTON -- The U.S. added the Pakistani Taliban to a list of terrorist organizations and offered rewards for the whereabouts of its leaders, responding to pressure from lawmakers to take action after the group claimed responsibility for the failed Times Square bombing in New York.
Free child seat inspections planned at oasisTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:01AMIllinois State Police and the Illinois Toll Highway Authority will offer free child safety seat inspections from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Forest oasis on the Tri-State Tollway.Certified child passenger safety technicians will check child safety seats and help with proper installation and use.During the inspection, tourism and visitor information will be available to point drivers ...
GOP's McMillan to focus on food safetyTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:45AMBy Trevor Stokes Staff Writer John McMillan said Monday all aspects of the job of agriculture and industry commissioner in Alabama are important, but one task he wants to focus on, if elected, is food safety.
Forest Service, Denver Water team up to protect watershedsTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:35AMDILLON — Denver Water and the U.S. Forest Service are tackling forest restoration by splitting a $33 million commitment to treat 38,000 acres of forest land over the next five years.
Prisoner escapes near MudgeeTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:56AMA prisoner has escaped from a working party clearing forest near Mudgee.