Toxins Drop in Arctic Wildlife
A new study by the Canadian government shows that levels of toxic chemicals in animals across the Arctic are dropping.
Should we expect to see “plug-in” hybrid cars anytime soon?
Toyota announced that it expects to have a commercially viable plug-in hybrid available to consumers as early as 2010.
Semana del 6/20/2008
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Necesito cambiar mi TV vieja. ¿Pueden decirme cuáles de los últimos modelos son los más "verdes"? Me dijeron que las Tvs de pantalla plana y plasmas son verdaderos glotones en materia de energía. ¿Qué recomiendan?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: He oído que los niños ahora están alcanzando la pubertad a edades tempranas y que esto puede tener que ver con toxinas ambientales e incluso sus hábitos de ver la TV. ¿Podrían educarnos al respecto?
I heard that children are reaching puberty at earlier ages
Some researchers believe that the preponderance of synthetic chemicals in more developed societies are interfering with human endocrine development and essentially “tricking” kids
bodies into going through puberty prematurely.
I need to replace my old TV.
According to The Wall Street Journal”s Rebecca Smith, a 42-inch plasma TV set can draw more power than a large refrigerator, even if the TV is only used a few hours a day. This is partly because many newer models don”t turn off but go into “standby” mode so they can start up fast later with no warm-up period.
Semana del 6/13/2008
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué pesticidas ecológicos para el césped y el jardín están disponibles hoy? Estoy particularmente interesada en las opciones que no dañarán mis gatos.
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué está sucediendo con todos los casos de autismo que se presentan hoy por todos lados y que nadie parece saber porqué? Es probable que se trate de algo ambiental, aunque ningún estudio ha presentado a la fecha una conclusion fidedigna. ¿Cuáles son las causas posibles?
COMMENTARY: Left in the Desert
The fiery furnace of the Iraqi desert bears witness to some of the most appalling environmental conditions in the world.
Earth Systems on Go
A group of former high-ranking officials has called for the federal government to combine two of its largest scientific agencies to better respond to climate change.
Saving Gas the Easy Way
American commuters can save some $800 a year in gas by keeping their cars maintained, driving smoothly, and using alternative transportation one day a week.
What’s Going On With All The Cases Of Autism Cropping Up?
Autism affects one in every 150 children born today in the U.S., up from one in 500 as recently as just 10 years ago.