The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests that prolonged oil exposure from the Deepwater Horizon disaster is causing “incredibly ill” dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico.Dolphins are exposed to oil through inhalation of vapors at the water’s surface, ingesting oil from the sediment or water while feeding, eating whole fish, including internal organs and […]
The last several years have witnessed one of the most dramatic impacts on insect life in modern history. At least a third of U.S. honeybee colonies have died out in the past six years. Initially, the phenomena baffled scientists. But several new studies indicate that they may be honing in on a potential cause: overuse […]
A new study released March 29, 2012 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports boys born in Utah have a 1 in 32 chance of being autistic, the highest risk in the nation. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined by the Autism Society Of America as: “A complex developmental disability that typically […]
It Isn’t Space. It’s the Inner City.Lately the concept of “interim uses” has begun to receive a lot of attention. It’s a wonky phrase most often uttered by scholars and city-hall bureaucrats. Nevertheless, it represents a dynamic set of ideas about how cities can become more sustainable, even in the face of a recession. As […]
Is This the Year of the Woman Cyclist? Female bicyclists make up just a quarter of all cyclists in the U.S. That fact has spurred forums, workshops, research and a lot of conversation this year, which has led me to dub 2012 the Year of the Woman Cyclist. Since the bicycle was invented and adopted […]
Last Tuesday, the Obama Administration introduced the first-ever limits on heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution from new coal-burning power plants. Current coal plants are estimated to produce anywhere from 1,800 to 2,250 pounds of CO2 for each megawatt hour of electricity. Under the new regulation, coal plants built after 2013 will be required to emit […]
In a practice known as flaring, more companies, especially in western states, are realizing that it is cheaper to get rid of natural gas that move it to market.
Jessica Patton Pellegrino Blended or Juiced, It’s a Great Time of Year to Drink Your GreensRecently, after watching Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, my husband announced he was doing a juice cleanse. Now, this is a guy whose favorite “juice” is Hawaiian Punch. He regards vegetables as delivery systems for mayonnaise. He quit smoking six […]
Well water in Dimock, Pennsylvania, is contaminated with harmful levels of methane and toxic chemicals from fracking.
