Antibiotic Overuse Could Lead to Public Health Crisis
Farm animals received 29.9 million pounds of drugs in 2011, adding to the growing risk of drug-resistant superbugs.
Currents
Gina McCarthy Is Obama’s Nominee for EPA Administrator
McCarthy has been commended for her communication with industry and her commitment to cutting emissions.
Keeping Earth Day Clean
The focus of EarthDay has transitioned over the years from focusing less on celebrations and more on actually cleaning up the planet….
The Iron Hypothesis
Proponents of geo-engineering-as-climate-solution argue for artificially boosting the planet’s carbon sinks to slow down runaway global warming…
Saving Alaska
The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska boasts not only the country’s largest tract of undeveloped land but also hosts migratory birds, caribou, wolverines
Talking Points
The commencement of President Obama’s second term has been characterized by an abrupt shift towards climate rhetoric.
Shoppers Choose Local
A study finds that local food trumps organic for grocery shoppers.
Soil to Blame for Spike in Kids’ Lead Levels
Lead-laden dust from contaminated soil is leading to higher blood-lead levels in city kids.
Hemp Clears a Hurdle
Last Monday, a bill that would legalize hemp growing in Kentucky cleared a state legislative committee.
Climate Rally Holds Obama Accountable
A rally this past weekend asks Obama to live up to his State of the Union environmental promises.