Currents

Monsanto and Dow Chemical are using the current Midwest drought to push drought-resistant genetically modified crops to market.

A new study reveals widespread exposure to phthalates and a stain-resistant chemical in amniotic fluid.

Kickstarter Some Crowdsourcing Ideas We’d Like to SeeWith crowdfunding now in vogue, one can find all manner of projects on Kickstarter, from the ridiculous (a documentary about the pop band DEVO) to the sublime ($257,000 for window farming). There’s even an entire funding platform, ioby, dedicated to environmental projects. How far can the trend go? […]

Overhauling the California law that led to health-harming flame retardants in couches, car seats and other consumer products.

Corn and soy crops wilt in the record heat and drought across the Midwest, and data shows the extreme weather is not a fluke.

Jessica Patton Pellegrino A Reel Mower Is a Quiet, Emissions-free Way to get a Workout from your Yard Work—Among Other BenefitsI bought a reel mower a couple summers back to reduce pollution, both the air and the noise kind. We have a bona fide suburban yard—it’s modest in size if your frame of reference is […]

In Pennsylvania, activists shut down a gas rig in a show of solidarity for state forests.

It’s not being reported, but the wildfires raging across Colorado have a clear climate change connection.

Leading up to Rio+20, the United Nations launched a video to promote sustainable living and development. The conference left some activists disappointed but was considered by many to be a turning point in promoting billions of dollars of voluntary commitments from banks, corporations and governments. Using painted hands, the video tells the story of sustainable […]

Before you head for the shore, use this app to discover the cleanest beaches in your area.Created by the Waterkeeper Alliance, Swim Guide shows you which beaches are safe for swimming based on government data and how to get there. Funded entirely through donations from individuals, organizations and businesses, the app also allows users to […]