Corals Die for Airport Expansion
A thriving coral habitat in the Marshall Islands is under threat of destruction thanks to an airport expansion on Majuro, the capital atoll.
Scaling Back: Distributed Power to the Rescue
At its peak, Hurricane Sandy knocked out power to more than 8.5 million homes and businesses across 21 states. Residents of parts of New York City, Long Island and the Jersey Shore struggled for months to access funding to start rebuilding, or, in some cases, to access reliable power. Power transmitted from far-off generating stations […]
The Great Lakes Stress Test
The Great Lakes, consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario, are under threat. Now, a new mapping tool allows researchers to see just how deep the problem runs…
Eco Laundry Tips: Save Energy, Water and Money
Not only is laundry a big chore, but it’s a huge drain on water & electricity, but there are plenty of ways to green your laundry routine…
Where Have All the Oysters Gone?
Seafood lovers hooked on $1 oyster nights may soon have to find a new source of comfort for the work-week blues.
Semana del 28/4/13
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Oigo el término “greenwashing” mucho estos días pero todavía no estoy segura exactamente de lo que significa. ¿Pueden aclarar?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Cuál es el pronóstico para los arrecifes de coral de Hawái ante el calentamiento climático, las algas invasivas y otras amenazas ambientales?
Asian Carp Woes
Dear EarthTalk: What exactly are Asian carp and why are they such a big problem lately?
The "Monsanto Protection Act"
Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Monsanto Protection Act” and why are environmentalists so upset about it?
If You Can’t Beat Them, Try to Silence Them with Lawyers
A phony logging industry “eco-certification” entity funded by Weyerhaeuser, Plum Creek, International Paper, Sierra Pacific and other U.S. logging companies attempted last week to bully ForestEthics into silence.
Green Outlet
An app for tracking home energy use–and estimating electrical bills–so you can start reducing both. The Green Outlet app makes it easy to gauge which appliance are using the most electricity–and costing the most–to help you reduce your household energy use and bills. You select your home appliances and the approximate hours per day of […]