Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer

Carbon Sequestration: Are Roadsides the Answer?

Planting trees & shrubs on otherwise unused roadsides could help meet Paris climate goals, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea…

Activist Redux: Carrying the EarthFirst! Torch

Earth First! may have been the first radical environmental activist group, but these days other groups continue to carry the green torch.

Peanut Allergy Rise Worries Environmentalists

Do scientists think there’s a big environmental component to the huge rise in peanut allergy cases in the U.S. and beyond in recent years?

Artificial Sweeteners: Can They Help Reduce Obesity?

Americans consume as much sugar in a day as our ancestors consumed in a year — and our health is suffering as a result. But artificial sweeteners may not be a healthier substitute…

Rooftop Solar: Which States Are Friendliest?

Northeastern and southwestern states among the best for residential solar, while some sunny southeastern states lag behind…

Trophy Hunting: Good for Wildlife, Conservation?

Big game hunters insist that their hobby does a lot to spur conservation given the huge fees they pay to the countries that host them, but environmentalists aren’t so sure…

Non-Stick Cookware: Safest Options?

Non-stick cookware cleans very easily and some health-conscious cooks appreciate that it requires less cooking oil than uncoated varieties. But the convenient cooking surface comes with potential risks when it is used with high heat.

Are 3D Printers Safe to Use?

Are 3d printers safe to use? High-tech gizmos could revolutionize manufacturing, but let’s work out the health & environmental kinks first…

Is Genetically Modified Food Really Safe For Us To Eat?

Many environmentalists still question whether all the genetically modified organisms in our food supply is good for us or the environment…

Trump’s Wall: Bad Idea for Border Ecosystems?

The Sierra Club thinks Donald Trump’s wall would be a terrible idea for the already compromised ecosystems around the U.S.-Mexico border.