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Germany's WWII munitions a toxic legacy on Baltic Sea floor

Germany's WWII munitions a toxic legacy on Baltic Sea floor

Below the waves off Germany's northern tourist beaches, a toxic time bomb lurks on the Baltic Sea floor -- enormous quantities of World War II munitions that are slowly rusting away. Scientists warn that as salt water corrodes the metal casings on rockets, artillery shells and bombs, they will

'The bill is coming due': Reconciling the future of Southwest Montana's iconic trout fisheries

Conservationists and fishing guides continue to express concern about the condition of Southwest Montana’s fisheries after a mild winter, unseasonably warm spring temperatures, and the prospect of a hot and dry summer. “Water-quality parameters related to trout fisheries are in the pits; they’re circling the drain,” Guy

Gabon battles for baby sea turtles' survival

Gabon battles for baby sea turtles' survival

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles emerged on a Gabonese beach to embark on the treacherous 10-metre (33-foot) scramble across the sand to the ocean. "The survival rate for turtles is one in 1,000," Francois Boussamba, a

Arctic sea ice at lowest level ever this winter

Arctic sea ice at lowest level ever this winter

Arctic sea ice reached its lowest level ever recorded, statistically tying last year's record, a leading US climate observatory for this geopolitically significant region said on Thursday. The ice is formed by seawater that freezes through the winter. It partially melts through the summer. However, the amount of

Head to Head: Bridger Versus Big Sky

Head to Head: Bridger Versus Big Sky

For MSU students, it often comes down to two choices for skiing and snowboarding: Bridger Bowl for its proximity and local loyalty, or Big Sky Resort for its expansive terrain and lively vibe. In this head-to-head, it's a clash of ski vibe: local diehards versus resort

Lagos secures flood insurance for 4 million at-risk Nigerians

Lagos secures flood insurance for 4 million at-risk Nigerians

Nigeria's Lagos state has taken out a $7.5 million flood insurance policy to cover millions of people, the Insurance Development Forum said Thursday, as the country's economic capital faces rising sea levels and floods linked to climate change. The coastal mega-city of Lagos and

Slushy slopes end Bridger Bowl’s season three weeks early

Slushy slopes end Bridger Bowl’s season three weeks early

Last Friday — standing in a puddle and donning a brightly colored Hawaiian lei — Bridger Bowl General Manager Hiram Towle announced that the mountain would be closing for the season on March 22 — nearly three weeks earlier than anticipated. According to the Bridger Bowl website, the mountain closed due to unseasonably