Turtles saved from death by human development

That's the news angle explored in this article I just found on the Portland Oregonian's Web site. But it's a safe bet that other turtle populations in other wetlands across the country have not been as fortunate, their habitat succumbing to destruction by bulldozer.

Asian fungus felling trees in Everglades ecosystem

The fungus detailed in this article is a bigtime invasive. And it's spread on the backs of invasive beetles. Another disaster unfolding and human actions are responsible.