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Lower Gulf Coast property taxes sought in Florida

Appraisers from three Panhandle counties and a state representative say the state should then push BP PLC to compensate counties for lost revenue. [...]

We need to change how we drill for oil

If we don’t take the opportunity now to enact comprehensive oil-drilling reform, then we will deserve every oil spill that will sully our future shores. [...]

Celine Dion’s eco-impact will go on and on

Celine Dion irks her neighbors by building a backyard swimming pool that matches her persona: Big, brash and somewhat ridiculous. Paging James Cameron … [...]

BP buys search term ‘oil spill’ from Google

President Barack Obama has criticized BP for spending $50 million on TV advertising to bolster its image during the crisis. [...]

Years of internal BP probes warned that neglect could lead to accidents

Investigation finds pattern of neglecting equipment, pressuring or harassing employees not to report problems and shortened or delayed inspections. [...]

Years of internal BP probes warned that neglect could lead to accidents: Part 3

Inspectors at Southern California refinery allege disturbing lack of maintenance, and questions arise regarding another massive Gulf rig. [...]

Years of internal BP probes warned that neglect could lead to accidents: Part 2

Following years of complaints by workers and investigators, a corroded pipeline in Prudhoe Bay spills more than 200,000 gallons of oil. [...]

Snowmelt-swollen rivers plague the West

Bridges are washing out and homes are flooding as the rivers rise. [...]

NASA plans Arctic mission at sea

Scientists will look at how conditions in the Arctic are affecting ocean chemistry and ecosystems that play a role in climate change. [...]

If you grow it, they will come

Martha Stewart meets Homer Simpson with Grow Your Own Beer Garden, a backyard gardening kit ideal for greenthumbed eco-guzzlers. [...]