Currents

Here’s a new twist on school for those who are sick of the classroom: a master’s degree that only spends four months in the classroom, and the other 20 months in the field.

This summer, lots of people are packing up the family car instead of booking flights abroad. Make the most of your road trip while leaving behind a minimal environmental impact by checking out E‘s ten tips.

Since 1972, the Coast Guard has been responsible for a range of environmental prevention and response activities. But following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, much of the Coast Guard’s expanded operations and funding have focused on port security and counter-terrorism.

Protecting the world’s oceans is a family affair for Alexandra Cousteau—granddaughter of Jacques—who is traveling through five continents over the course of 100 days to explore the interconnectivity of water.

Some consider tar sands the end of our oil crisis; others see them as a catalyst for our imminent environmental crisis.

The toxic chemical melamine has been found in infant formula in Canada.

Energy-saving light bulbs can be found in almost every supermarket and big box store. But people with light-sensitivity concerns are worried about the potential health hazards.