Coral Crisis
A new report reveals many coral reefs in the Caribbean are on the brink of collapse.
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The Book That Changed The World
Silent Spring is 50 years old & despite the environmental protections ushered in by Rachel Carson’s call to arms, reminds us how far we have to go…
Semana del 9/9/12
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Me imagino que han oído esto antes, ¿pero qué está de moda ahora en el departamento ecológico de filtros solares?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Qué son los “biocarburantes’ y por qué hay organizaciones como Friends of the Earth que hacen campaña contra ellos?
Fracking, For and Against
If Better Safeguards Were in Place, Could Fracking Provide at Least a Temporary Solution? Natural gas is good for the environment! Greenhouse-gas emissions in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in 20 years, while natural gas generation increased 40% this March compared to a year ago. Increased use of natural gas has enabled […]
Cape Wind Breaks Ground
With clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration, Cape Wind moves forward.
Backpack Blues
A new study reveals toxic levels of phthalates in kids’ back-to-school supplies.
Semana del 2/9/12
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Cuán eficiente (y cómodo) en lo que respecta a energía es la calefacción por subsuelo, a veces conocida como calefacción de suelo radiante?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Existen marcas o tiendas donde existan opciones de muebles sostenibles? ¿Y qué debo buscar al comprar muebles más ecológicos?
Germany’s Renewable Energy Gamble
Energiewende is a German word en route to joining the English language, like angst and sauerkraut did long ago. It means “energy transition,” and refers to Germany’s historic plans to shift to a green economy based solely on renewable energies. The German designation will come in handy, since Germany’s trailblazing energy policies and lofty ambitions […]
Clocking Fewer Miles
Car Buying Is Down and We’re Driving Less. Has the Love Affair with the Car Come to an End?