Dealing With Problem Bears Humanely
Biologists and environmentalists agree that the best way to deal with problem bears is to prevent human-bear encounters in the first place.
The Outlook on Oil: What’s Next After Peak Oil?
The issue isn’t whether we’re running out of oil but when will we reach the peak oil production, after which the decline will inevitably clash with demand.
We’re Being Manipulated
90% of Americans believe oil companies are gouging gas consumers, and 80% support a windfall profits tax to fund alternative energy research.
Biodiesel: The Burning Question
If you think that a brave new world of agriculturally derived, clean-burning biodiesel fuel is going to wean us off petroleum, you’d better think again.
Nigeria of the North
Fueled by the U.S.’s insatiable desire for gasoline, and its historical dependence on natural resources from Canada, the environmentally destructive oil sands boom is only expected to escalate in profit-taking frenzy.
Compassionate Conservation: A Real Answer to High Oil Prices
Energy conservation is our best chance to address current oil-price woes especially given most supply-based options will take many years to bring online.
Consider the Alternatives
Are hydrogen, ethanol or electricity on track to replace fossil fuels? Major challenges remain.
Jerry Wennstrom: Art for the Soul
For years, Jerry Wennstrom lived the life of a promising New York-based studio painter, toiling long hours over canvases. Then, in 1979, at the age of 29, Wennstrom abandoned what he knew and embarked on a journey of personal transformation. He destroyed all his art, gave away all his possessions and money, and began a life of what he calls "unconditional trust." He drifted around for 10 years, trusting in his own abilities and the Earth’s bounty to provide for his basic needs.
Honda Enters Solar Cell Production Business
In response to growing demand for environmentally friendly energy sources, Honda Motor Company announced last week that it plans to start mass-producing solar cells in 2007. The company plans to build a thin-film solar cell factory on the site of one of its existing auto plants in southwestern Japan.
Senate Rejects ANWR Drilling Yet Again
Fearing a filibuster from Democrats, Senate Republicans last week pulled a contentious provision calling for opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling from an otherwise agreeable defense spending bill. NecadaMinus the ANWR drilling rider, the $453 billion bill calling for money for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and for Hurricane Katrina relief and avian flu protection passed uncontested by a vote of 93-0.