Nanoparticles under the Microscope
It’s long been speculated that nanoparticles (particles as small as 1/1,000th of a human hair) found in more than 800 consumer products from socks to sunscreens, could pose a danger to the natural world.
Currents
100 Energy Servants
As the nation passes the six-month anniversary of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 which launched the worst oil spill in U.S. history, it seems a fitting time to reflect on who’s ultimately responsible and what lessons should be learned.
The Clean Coal Myth: On Film
A new documentary produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting tackles the myth of "clean coal."
Making Schools PVC-Free
Vinyl flooring and roofing may be a staple of many school environments—but they are also a potential health hazard for the nation’s youngest, most vulnerable citizens.
The Challenge in Nagoya
The challenge is immense. The situation is critical. One hundred and ninety-three national delegations are in Nagoya, Japan, attending the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-10). This will be the international community’s last, best chance to halt the march to extinction of many species.
Reaching the Masses
Radio dramas help to combat unwanted pregnancies and environmental degradation in villages across the globe.
The Question of LEED
The country’s go-to green building certification allows for the highest rating — platinum — without accounting for indoor air quality…
Feeding the Faith
Religious orders — including a group of Benedictine nuns — are living almost entirely off the land as a matter of spiritual course.
Stop the Presses
The service may not rid us of the political fliers clogging our mailboxes on a daily basis, but Catalog Choice still offers an easy way to reduce unwanted mail.
Fun with Waste
This week marks the launching of "Loop Scoops," a new web series from Annie Leonard, author of The Story of Stuff, and director of The Story of Stuff Project.