The Merom coal plant in Sullivan was supposed to shut down in May of this year. Now that a coal mining subsidiary has purchased the plant, activists say it could run indefinitely and needs to be held accountable for water, air, and solid waste violations.

Half the country is now in a slightly warmer hardiness zone than they were a decade ago. These zones show an average of the coldest temperature on the coldest night every year for the past 30 years.

Living Christmas trees can be planted outside after the holiday is over, but they're a long-term commitment that's not for everyone.