Downplaying the D
Vitamin D may be necessary for good health, but not in the mega doses some “experts’ claim is recommended…
Laos Welcomes Tourists but Still Feels Undiscovered
Off-the-beaten-path Laos may just be the best eco-travel destination you’ve never thought about visiting.
Good Vibes
Gathering of the Vibes The Gathering of the Vibes Aims to Shed Some Green LightIf you ask Gathering of the Vibes festival founder Ken Hays how his brainchild helps the environment, he says, “Straight up, it doesn’t.” “People are flying in on planes from all over, driving thousands of miles, and all the while burning […]
Australia’s Marine Reserve Network
On June 13, 2012, Tony Burke, Australia’s environment minister, announced the country’s plans for the world’s largest marine reserve. On June 13, 2012, Tony Burke, Australia’s environment minister, announced the country’s plans for the world’s largest marine reserve, encompassing the entire Coral Sea and adjoining Great Barrier Reef. Oil and gas drilling and fishing will […]
Green Groups Oppose Monsanto Handout
Nonprofits sound the alarm about a hidden provision in the Agriculture Appropriations Bill.
A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Hannah Freedman Activists Are Frustrated by the Many Missed Opportunities at the Rio+20 Earth Summit On Friday afternoon, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development convened. Dubbed Rio+20, the conference was the largest UN summit ever held and marked the 20-year anniversary of the original Earth Summit also held in Rio. Attended by 50,000, the […]
More Bins, More Bottles?
A new study finds that increased access to recycling bins may drive up consumption by reducing feelings of guilt.
Semana del 24/6/12
Querido DiálogoEcológico: El término “comunidades sostenibles” se usa bastante hoy. ¿Lo podrían definir para mí?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Entiendo que la Agencia de Protección Ambiental tomó recientemente medidas para limitar la contaminación de centrales eléctricas. ¿Pueden dar mayor información?
Subsidies for Renewable Energy
Dear EarthTalk: Renewable energy production in the solar and wind markets currently receives about $7 billion in government subsidies annually, but is still not competitive against fossil fuels on a large scale. To what extent should the U.S. continue to prop up these industries as they compete against dirty energy?