WASHINGTON — Billions of American chestnut trees once covered the eastern United States. They soared in height, producing so many nuts that sellers moved them by train car.…
Read more Genetic analysis could speed up restoration of iconic American chestnut: ScientistsBOGOTA, Colombia — BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia will use drones to resume spraying of coca crops with a weed killer, the government announced on Monday as authorities…
Read more Colombia will use drones to destroy coca cropsThere are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance,…
Read more Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fallPORTLAND, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the…
Read more Drought mutes fall leaf-peeping seasonVIMIEIRO, Portugal — Under a moonlit sky and the glow of headlamps, workers gingerly pluck grape clusters while much of Portugal sleeps. They harvest in the Alentejo region,…
Read more In the cool of a Portugal night, it’s time to pick the grapesAn Indonesian archipelago that’s home to three-fourths of Earth’s coral species, a stretch of Icelandic coast with 70% of the country’s plant life and an area along Angola’s…
Read more UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate changeWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Golden lion tamarins and Hoffman’s two-toed sloths have become unlikely roommates in a brand new habitat at the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation…
Read more Golden lion tamarins and sloths become unlikely roommates at Palm Beach ZooFRESNO, Calif. — A lightning-sparked wildfire in California’s Sierra National Forest burned Tuesday through a grove of giant sequoias and set some of the ancient towering trees on…
Read more Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California’s Sierra National ForestKeith Lambert and his family cope with the extreme heat of summertime Chicago by going in and out of their house as quickly as possible and making sure…
Read more Green spaces are key to combating record heat in marginalized communitiesBEVERLY — Mayor Mike Cahill used his annual State of the City address this week to highlight accomplishments and to reiterate that the city is in a strong…
Read more Cahill touts financial strength in State of City addressHAMILTON — The Essex County Trail Association invites all to its annual Summer Solstice Party under the tent in a beautiful field at Groton House Farm on Saturday,…
Read more Trail group hosting Solistice PartyHAVERHILL — The award winning duo of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Moon Coffeehouse on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. The coffeehouse at…
Read more New Moon Coffeehouse hosts folk duoSalem Celebrates Earth Week Salem will celebrate Earth Week and national Arbor Day with activities, including tree planting, at Witchcraft Heights Elementary School and the Early Childhood Center…
Read more North Shore news in briefThough many people prefer the flavor and texture of dried beans, canned beans have a leg up besides convenience. The super-starchy liquid in the can is like an…
Read more Canned chickpeas — and their liquid — create an elegant, garlicky soupLOS ANGELES — and jabbed his fork into a chunk of glistening cashew chicken. He closed his eyes for a moment, considering the texture of the dish, a…
Read more Meet the man who has tasted everything on the Cheesecake Factory’s ridiculously long menuAs Easter approaches, ensure your little one’s basket is filled with delightful gifts from Crate & Kids. The curated collection features everything from baskets to plush toys, creating a…
Read more Parenting: Adorable Easter gifts every child will loveHooray for spring and warm weather and being outside (and, when it’s raining, crafting like we’re outside)! My bean is much more grown up now, but we always…
Read more Supermom In Training: Our favourite spring craftsBoost the flavor and nutritional value of winter meals by growing a container of greens indoors. Green leafy vegetables are healthy sources of carbohydrates, typically rich in fiber…
Read more Grow tasty, nutritious greens indoorsMarinating meat for weeknight cooking rarely is worth it. That’s because marinades do a poor job of penetrating the surface of meat. Then you’re left cooking wet meat,…
Read more Stop marinating meat. Instead, season then sauce one-pan Florentine porkHAMILTON â Firefighters were called to a wood lot at 135 Bridge St. at 3:50 a.m. Saturday for an excavator that was one fire. The excavator was on…
Read more Hamilton Fire Department investigating excavator fire
