Climate talks to buzz about U.S. changes Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — The president-elect won’t be there, but an Obama buzz will crackle through the conference hall when negotiators gather Monday for a final push toward a new...

Thinking outside the plastic bag Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Comments 3 Paper or plastic? It’s a question heard in stores around the country. As eco-awareness grows, communities across the U.S. are thinking about the full environmental impact of that choice. In...

Upgrades can reduce utility costs Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Comments 2 Want to cut your utility bills, enjoy a more comfortable home this winter and curb pollution with a few easy do-it-yourself energy upgrades? By spending about $100, you can expect to save hundreds...

Find may help identify war dead Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida man’s quest to find hundreds of U.S. Marines buried anonymously after one of World War II’s bloodiest battles could lead to the largest identification...

Even solutions for climate crisis worry enviroment activists Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment LOUISA, Va. — Under arrest, Paxus Calta raised two fingers to flash a peace sign. Fellow environmental activists cheered as police escorted him to the van that would take him to jail. He had...

The year 2025: Oil, dollar out; Russia, Islam in Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 14 WASHINGTON -- Global warming could be a boon to Russia, a European country could be overrun by organized crime and the U.S. and its dollar could further decline in importance during the next two...

Credit would aid Oklahoma heat pump owners Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment A state tax credit would be offered to Oklahomans buying a geothermal heat pump system if a proposed measure becomes law, House Speaker Chris Benge said Thursday. Benge said he will file...

Mild but moist winter forecast for Midwest region Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — Winter looks likely to be mild in the Midwest and dry in the Southeast, the government said Thursday. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected for the nation’s center,...

Economy may deter Mexican migration Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Comments 2 MEXICO CITY — Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, a government study released Thursday showed. The fall confirmed America has become less appealing amid an...

In brief: Energy Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Add a comment Energy panel Seeks leader WASHINGTON — Rep. Henry Waxman of California won backing from a House Democratic leadership panel Wednesday to replace veteran Rep. John Dingell as chairman of the...

Slightly warmer, dry conditions expected across Oklahoma Sat, Nov 15, 2008 | Add a comment Sunny skies and warmer temperatures should begin returning to Oklahoma after a chilly start to the weekend. The National Weather Service said Sunday will be sunny, with highs in the lower 60s in...

Dark cloud may loom over health Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment BEIJING — A dirty brown haze sometimes more than a mile thick is darkening skies not only over vast areas of Asia, but also in the Middle East, southern Africa and the Amazon Basin, changing...

Climate’s effect on southwest Oklahoma lake will be noted Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Comments 1 A reservoir in southwest Oklahoma will be part of a federal study on how climate change can affect the state’s water supply. Scientists from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation plan to study the...

Visitors storm into Norman Weather Festival Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — Molly Adams said she enjoyed "everything” about the National Weather Festival in Norman — even the incident that had steam coming out of her head. That’s what...

November weather can surprise Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment Already this week we’ve experienced, well, November. The work week began with a somewhat cool, somewhat wet day, which falls in line with the Oklahoma Climatological Survey’s November...

National weather festival takes Norman by storm Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — Molly Adams said she enjoyed "everything” about the National Weather Festival in Norman — even the incident that had steam coming out of her head. That’s what...

Billy Graham: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR DR. GRAHAM: I’ve always been concerned about the environment, and my concern has grown in recent years with the talk about global warming and the need for alternative energy sources and...

Oklahoman to attempt world inflation record Wed, Nov 5, 2008 | Add a comment MUSKOGEE -- An Oklahoma man plans to try and set a world record for inflating a meteorological weather balloon. Brian Jackson will try Wednesday to inflate the balloon to 8 feet in diameter...

Oklahoma City weather is put under microscope Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment Ever had someone come to work and tell you water is curb deep on their side of Oklahoma City, but not even a drop hit your windshield? Did someone ever say the wind nearly "blew me off the...

Oklahoma City weather station network to be unveiled Saturday Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Comments 3 Ever had someone come to work from one side of Oklahoma City and tell you water is curb deep and not even a drop hit your windshield? Have you ever had someone show up and say the wind nearly...