A new study examines series of small earthquakes occurring near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport between Oct. 30, 2008, and May 16, 2009.

Contrary to popular belief, some disease causing bacteria may actually survive the composting process. Researchers report that campylobacter bacteria in cattle manure can survive composting and persist for long periods in the final product.

March 8 -- A California government coalition has issued a new environmental assessment on single-use and resusable bags.

Our 30 second promo with Thane Maynard and Dhani Jones promoting cell phone recycling efforts. This is part of the zoo’s new Saving Species program….

Researchers have calculated the energy and economic potential of urban solid waste, sludge from water treatment plants and livestock slurry for generating electricity in Spain. These residues are alternative sources of renewable energy, which are more environmentally friendly and, in the case of solid urban waste, more cost effective.

March 4 -- The Obama Administration has formally moved to end the national nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain.

Lawmakers could soon vote on a bill that would require handsets sold in Maine to carry warning labels about the potential link between cell phone radiation and brain cancer.