The Beast Is Dead
While in his id of ids, he’d rather be driving a Caddy, Michael Conway is letting his conscience get the better of him and riding around in a humble but more fuel efficient 2011 Nissan Sentra…
Commentary
Using Grocery Delivery Services May Cut CO2 Emissions
Engineers at the University of Washington have found that using a grocery delivery service can cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least half when compared with individual household trips to the store.
A Mine That Lets the Methane Out
On Colorado’s western slope near the small town of Paonia, two of the world’s worst sources of global warming emissions are locked deep below roadless forest lands next to the West Elk Wilderness. To prevent methane explosions, Mountain Coal is venting the methane directly into the atmosphere.
Protecting Children’s Health
The relationship between children’s health and environmental toxins is finally getting the long-term look it deserves.
Questioning the Games: Green Groups Take the Olympics to Task
Like many people, I’ve been tuning in to coverage of the Olympic Games—from luge, to moguls to figure skating—captivated by what feats of strength and grace the human body is capable of. With such worldwide attention and grand-scale showmanship, it seems almost inappropriate to calculate the emissions and "sustainability" of the Vancouver Olympics.
Stuck Accelerators
The story of Toyota cars having accelerator-pedal and brake problems, causing out-of-control speed and death, is a near perfect allegory for something far more serious: the burning of the planet with fossil fuels including gasoline for cars.
Cool Your Home Without Warming the Planet
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 56% of energy use in an average American household. This summer, turn off the air conditioner to save energy and money.
The Toilet Paper Problem
Super-soft toilet paper comes from cutting real trees and is causing major deforestation.
The Greenie Wars
Groups commonly termed "greenies" include animal rights supporters, conservation groups and animal welfare advocates, as well as environmentalists. But how exactly do these groups differ in terms of their priorities and goals, and how on earth could they ever come into conflict?
The Oily Truth about Asbestos
U.S. oil refineries not only pollute our air, but they also contain high levels of asbestos, a naturally occurring, but highly toxic, mineral. And previous exposure to asbestos is the only confirmed cause of pleural mesothelioma, also known as asbestos cancer.