U.N. report: Harness technology to improve world’s living conditions
The United Nation's new Human Development Report 2001 calls for harnessing new technologies to help transform the lives of the poor.
Mt. Pleasant tour: Gardens viewed with birds in mind
The annual tour of hometown gardens, homes, and historical sites in the historical village of Mount Pleasant will be Aug. 4-5.
Voters willing to pay share of conservation benefits from farms
National poll shows Americans value U.S. food and will pay to protect farmland and the environment.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources divisions merge
ODNR combines divisions of mines and reclamation and oil and gas.
Ohio tackles mine land problems
A record $10 million in new projects will address abandoned mine land problems in eastern and southeastern Ohio.
Pennsylvania struggles with Canada goose population
Growing populations of resident Canada geese - those that for the most part do not migrate - are being blamed for a diversity of problems such as fouling water supplies, causing crop damage and creating nuisances on public beaches and golf courses.
Children of Chernobyl visit United States
An ongoing project called "The Children of Chernobyl" brings youth from the former Soviet Union to visit the United States each summer.
USDA research preserves historic flag
USDA wool experts are helping save the flag that inspired our national anthem.
Collectors donate rare pottery to Colonial Williamsburg
The Henry and June Weldon collection of English pottery, widely regarded as the finest collection of its kind in the world, has been donated to Colonial Williamsburg.
Wetland mitigation isn’t working; reports calls for tough reforms
Ohio expert who served on National Research Council committee says wetland loss still outweighs gain.
