Drill, Baby, Drill
While politicians argue over drilling in the Arctic and along the coasts, an “underground” energy movement—geothermal—is quietly taking shape.
December 2008
Investing in People
Microfinance — offering loans, savings accounts and other basic financial services to the poor — gives investors the opportunity to make a difference, one small loan at a time.
Down on the Farm Stay
Experience the country comforts of an independent working farm in Pennsylvania.
Guitar Heroes
Guitar makers join forces to help protect the world’s forests.
With all the talk of desalinization of ocean water for drinking
Marine biologists warn that widespread desalinization could take a heavy toll on ocean biodiversity because such facilities essentially vacuum up and inadvertently kill millions of plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and other microbial
Guns, Greens and Obama: How Hunters Will Help Save the Wild
The Bush administration’s legacy of eight years of environmental destruction in the name of "energy security" or "economic progress" has left the planet literally gasping. Anyone who truly values conservation cannot support the Republican party and look him or herself in the mirror. And that includes hunters.
Penguin Protection Falls Short
The Bush administration moved to add seven species of penguins to its list of endangered species. But critics worry that the effort amounts to little more than greenwashing.
Obama Names Energy and Environment Team
President-elect Barack Obama last week named the members of his administration’s environmental and energy team, signaling his strong commitment to face global warming head on and support alternative forms of energy.
I want to convince my high school to go green
Greening your school is a great idea. It will not only benefit the environment but the student body as well. According to the “Greening America’s Schools” report, sponsored in part by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green buildings provide a better study and learning environment for students.
Semana del 21/12/2008
Querido DiálogoEcológico: He notado que el bambú está muy de moda ahora, evidentemente—en parte-por razones ambientales. ¿Pueden aclarar?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Está comenzando a ponerse más frío y tengo muchas ganas de probar la chimenea en nuestro nuevo hogar, pero no queremos crear problemas de salud o ambientales. ¿Hay materiales menos dañinos al medio ambiente que la leña ordinaria para chimeneas?