The Great Jellyfish Invasion
Jellyfish, a prominent feature of ancient oceans, have weathered multiple mass extinctions and date back at least 500 million years.
Currents
Black Carbon’s Big Impacts
For years, efforts to study and reduce the impacts of climate change have focused on one very specific gas—carbon dioxide (CO2). But when it comes to global warming, other gases and atmospheric particles may play more than just a supporting role. Black carbon, a form of particulate air pollution produced mainly from burning biomass, cooking […]
Urban Homesteading’s Dark Side
Wayne Geiger fields up to 10 calls per week about hens and roosters in need of new homes. When Geiger founded Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in 2002, most of the calls he received involved horses, sheep and cattle that were victims of neglect or cruelty. There were almost no requests to help chickens. Geiger blames the […]
GoodGuide Purchase Analyzer
GoodGuide’s new add-on Purchase Analyzer will help steer your online shopping in the right direction. The hit app GoodGuide has a new add-on, Purchase Analyzer, a free download will steer your online shopping in the right direction. Before clicking “add to shopping bag,” check Purchase Analyzer’s database to find out whether the product you’re considering […]
NRDC’s Year in Reflection
One of the nation’s leading environmental organizations looks back at its victories in 2011, with narration by Academy Award-winner David Strathairn.
A Victory on Mercury Emissions
The EPA sets landmark mercury and air toxin standards, reducing mercury emissions from coal plants by more than 90%.
Forcing a Pipeline Decision
Republicans include the Keystone XL pipeline in the payroll tax bill to force a decision from President Obama.
Growing Little Readers
Kids’ Books Can Relay Great Messages About the Natural World—Provided They Don’t Lose Sight of the StoryBooks are my favorite gifts to give, especially to children. Books rarely end up in the trash, as myriad toys will. They are interactive—a story shared between reader and reader-to-be; a young person immersing themselves in fictitious and real-life […]
Facebook Greens Up
Facebook has joined forces with Greenpeace in committing to a renewable energy future.
Handcrafted for the Holidays
Unique Gifts for the Food Lovers in Your Life If you lack the time or motivation to give the whole DIY thing a chance this holiday season, there are many talented craftspeople willing to take up the task in time for your next holiday get-together. From the ethical gardener to the creative baker, here are […]