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Parrots In Brooklyn
The parrots build nests around transformers for warmth. But the nests can catch fire and cause people to lose their electricity. (Photo by Steve Baldwin)
Think 'city bird,' and you probably think 'pigeon.' But in some cities, another kind of bird is thriving - the bright green monk parrot. Some people love them; some people hate them. Samara Freemark went to Brooklyn to find them:
Producer: Samara Freemark
Release Date: February 8, 2010
Running Time: 3:32
Global Warming Law Under Attack
Opponents say the law should not be implemented until California’s unemployment rate is much lower. (Photo courtesy of NASA)
There's a new ballot initiative underway that is trying to repeal the nation's leading global warming law. The law seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by close to a third by 2020. Mark Brush reports the opponents of the law say it will cost jobs:
Producer: Mark Brush
Release Date: February 9, 2010
Running Time: :50