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For more than a decade, the federal government has spent millions of dollars pumping elevated levels of carbon dioxide into small groups of trees to test how forests will respond to global warming in the next 50 years. Some scientists believe they are on the cusp of receiving key results from the time-consuming experiments.

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has recognized Carroll College Nelson Stadium in Helena, Mont. with a Grand Award in the Athletic Fields category of the Society's 2008 Green Star Awards competition.

A Maltese dog named Max is headed home to Florida after he was spotted in Chicago — 1,000 miles from where he vanished.

A synthetic turf surface is likely to cost Indiana Area School District about an extra $7,000 per year over a 25-year period, according to an analysis presented by board member Doug Steve.

A controversial soccer field opened Saturday in Lincoln Park, but a group of residents opposed to the project insisted it isn't done fighting and called on the Chicago Park District to test the field's artificial turf.

Three of the biggest laptop computer makers are recalling certain batteries because of a risk they may overheat and catch fire.

Football recruits had to use their imaginations when they visited Vanderbilt. Coach Bobby Johnson unfurled architectural drawings that showed coming improvements to the school's athletic facilities. The changes include new football locker rooms, artificial turf in Vanderbilt Stadium and renovations of football offices and training and meeting rooms.

Report given at the Sports Surface Conference held in Beijing May 2008.

The STMA Awards Committee has honored 10 members with Field of the Year Awards.

This position is responsible for assisting with overall care of the grounds in and around Miller Park and the youth baseball facility. The internship is a paid hourly position which may begin as early as March and extend into November.