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Scientists have found evidence in the past of genetic problems with hatched salmon, including lowered genetic diversity and a diminished ability to thrive in the wild. But a collection of 23 studies published this week in a special issue of the journal Environmental Biology of Fishes presents. More: Hatched and Wild Salmon: A Bad Mix?

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ScienceDaily (May 16, 2012) - Black carbon aerosols and tropospheric ozone, both humanmade pollutants emitted predominantly in the Northern Hemisphere's low- to mid-latitudes, are most likely pushing the boundary of the tropics further poleward in that hemisphere, new research by a team of scientists shows. Read the original: Humanmade Pollutants May Be Driving Earth's Tropical Belt Expansion: May...

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Last month, three Guarani communities, the local Argentine government of Misiones, and the UK-based NGO World Land Trust forged an agreement to create a nature reserve connecting three protected areas in the fractured, and almost extinct, Atlantic Forest. See the article here: Indigenous group and NGO establish crucial corridor in vanishing Atlantic Forest

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Chlorothalonil, one of the world's most common fungicides used pervasively on food crops and golf courses, was lethal to a wide variety of freshwater organisms in a new study, University of South Florida researchers said. Excerpt from: USF study: Common fungicide wreaks havoc on freshwater ecosystems

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Mr. Kwame Dei Asamoah-Okyere, Head of the Biosafety Unit of the Food and Drugs Board, on Wednesday called for a speedy implementation of administrative structures for the smooth implementation of Ghana's biosafety law. Read the rest here: Expert calls for expedition of the implementation of Biosafety Law

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Earth's ecosystems keep soaking up more carbon as greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, new measurements find. Go here to read the rest: Natural sinks still sopping up carbon

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The California Supreme Court ruled that the winning party in meal and rest break cases cannot recover attorneys’ fees. In a unanimous decision in... Continue reading here: Attorneys’ Fees Not Available In Meal and Rest Break Claims

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It's no secret that business owners like to bury important terms and details in fine print and obscure locations. They do it in print ads, on television and on the Internet. It's a common practice. But in some situations, using fine print is deceptive advertising. Federal Trade Commission rules require all significant conditions and limitations to be clearly...

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By JASON DEAREN Associated Press – 05/15/2012 11:29:22 AM PDT The district attorney of a remote Northern California county is facing possible disbarment after officials said he violated rules of professional conduct, including that he took ... Original post: California – Del Norte County District Attorney faces possible disbarment

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Under Dr. Deer, Wis. Hoping to Regain Hunter Trust Go here to see the original: Under Dr. Deer, Wis. Hoping to Regain Hunter Trust