Tips for a Green Christmas
Peace on Earth doesn't just apply to resolving war between nations or feuds with your in-laws; it's also a good long-term goal for reducing humankind's harsh treatment of the environment. Learn how...
View ArticleEPA Issues First National Standards to Control Power Plant Mercury
On Wednesday, the EPA issued the first national standards ever created to improve air quality by reducing mercury and other toxic air pollution from U.S. power plants. Millions of Americans will...
View ArticleKeystone XL Pipeline Permit Denied
The Obama administration today rejected TransCanada's application for a permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline from the tar sand fields of Alberta, Canada to U.S. oil refineries on the Gulf of...
View ArticleOil Spills and the Environment
With oil pipelines and offshore drilling back in the news nearly every day, maybe it's time to take another look at why oil spills are a problem for the environment--and for the people who depend on...
View ArticleGot 30 Minutes? Why Not Save the Planet?
If you had only half an hour to do something to protect and preserve the environment, how would you spend it? Learn how you can make a difference in 30 minutes or less each day.
View ArticleObama Calls for End to Oil Subsidies
In his third State of the Union this month, President Barack Obama again called on Congress to end federal subsidies and tax breaks for big oil companies. Obama said the money would be better spent...
View ArticleHow Much Radiation is Safe?
Every time we are exposed to radiation, whether from a medical X-ray or a nuclear accident, government officials quickly reassure us that the amount of radiation we are likely to receive is perfectly...
View ArticleWho Created the EPA Seal?
You've seen it a hundred times and probably never given it a second thought -- the offical seal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Follow the link to see the seal again and to find out how it...
View ArticleHave Environmental Concerns Changed Your Eating Habits?
If you're concerned about specific environmental issues, you're probably trying to do something about them. Some of those actions may extend to what you put on your dinner plate. See how other readers...
View ArticleClean Energy at the Heart of Obama Economic Strategy
In terms of the economy, President Barack Obama was dealt a tough hand even before he took the oath of office--and he's been trying to figure out the best way to play those cards ever since....Read...
View ArticleFukushima Disaster: Radioactive Tuna?
On March 11, 2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck Japan, generating a large tsunami which hit the eastern shore of the country. This tsunami led to massive loss of life and infrastructure...
View ArticleNew Clearinghouse for Federal Climate Change Data
On March 19, 2014 the White House announced the creation of a climate change data center. Driven by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA, the new site will bring together...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Invasive Species Are Here to Eat Your Lunch
Invasive species are viewed by some conservation scientists as a more immediate and severe threat to our environment than even global warming. The variety of ecosystems they infiltrate and the range of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Science: Participate!
Nowadays, opportunities for amateurs to contribute to science abound. Learn more about citizen science.(Photo: Black-throated Blue Warbler. USFWS)
View ArticleClik here to view.
Landscapes, Slow Turtles, and Roads
I suggested earlier than one of the top environmental issues is the way in which we use land. One resulting pattern is widespread landscape fragmentation. I explain what fragmentation is in a new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vulnerabilities to Global Warming
The IPCC working group responsible for evaluating society's vulnerability to climate change has released its section of the Fifth Assessment Report. The first article in this series examines the...
View Article
