Rethinking Evolution
Rethinking Evolution: A review of Darwin’s Unfinished Business: The Self-Organizing Intelligence of Nature by Simon G. Powell
Brita Belli
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E’s Green Home Picks: Ideas in Bloom
SECRET KITCHEN COMPOSTING Still struggling to compost in the kitchen? The recycled stainless steel Blanco Solon Compost System (about $300) installs directly into your countertop, so you simply scrape in vegetable trimmings, egg shells and coffee grounds as you’re cooking and lock the lid to keep odors out. After you’ve tossed your organic waste outdoors, […]
60+
Earth Hour is a worldwide event to shut off the lights on March 31 at 8:30 p.m. to take action on climate change. The 60+ app aims to turn that initiative into a year-round phenomenon. Earth Hour is an event that began in 2006 in Australia by the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) that seeks to […]
Changing the Tax Code to Benefit Renewables
Obama proposes cutting tax breaks for oil and gas and making them permanent for renewable energy.
Weather Extremes Linked to Climate Change
A new report finds that extreme weather events are increasing and that climate change is making them worse.
Childhood Obesity and Phthalates
A new study finds a link between phthalate exposure and greater body mass and waist circumference in overweight children.
Push to Label Genetically Modified Foods
The Just Label It! campaign calls for the labeling of all genetically modified foods.
Taking Nanosilver to Court
Natural Resources Defense Council files a lawsuit to block the EPA from allowing more nanosilver in the marketplace.
Republican Candidates Turn Hard Right on Environmental Issues
The Republican primary debate in Florida is likely to showcase candidates’ strong pro-drilling, anti-regulation positions.
BPA’s Long Paper Trail
The hormone-disrupting chemical has been found in a range of paper products beyond store receipts.