U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Nichols Those who assisted in Gulf cleanup efforts are now suffering from memory loss, respiratory problems and other issues. BP has invested millions in campaigns to combat negative publicity and persuade tourists to support beaches and businesses affected by last year’s massive Gulf oil spill. In light of the recent […]
There’s more bad news about the environmental consequences of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.”
nrdc.org Peak Oil’s Slow Bleed Has Begun–How Will We Face It?With the Wikileaked news that Saudi Arabia may have overstated oil reserves by as much as 40%, speculation about peak oil has been rampant. Peak oil is the principle that once half of oil reserves are gone (the peak), scarcity will increase and prices rise […]
If choosing the right efficient light bulb for your various lamps and fixtures has you stumped, the Light Bulb Finder app can help. The Light Bulb Finder app, founded by Eco Hatchery, helps you to decide which kind of energy-efficient light bulbs to buy for your home or apartment. Take a simple room-to-room stroll around […]
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Está la calidad del aire en los Estados Unidos mejorando o poniéndose peor? ¿Es más limpio en algunas partes del país que en otras?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Mi hija adora esos tatuajes temporales, que se reparten con frecuencia en fiestas de cumpleaños y otros acontecimientos. Pero he notado que las etiquetas dicen que son sólo para edades de tres y arriba. ¿Representan algún riesgo? ¿Si no, hay alternativas?
A PBS film traces the history of the environmental movement and the origins of the first Earth Day and assesses how far we’ve come and how little ground we’ve gained. The PBS American Experience film Earth Days came out last year, but its message is enduring. The film, by award-winning documentary filmmaker Robert Stone, takes […]
With Ultra-High Prices at the Pump, There’s Never Been a Better Time to Go Electric The 2011 model year has thus far been a memorable one for automakers and auto lovers alike, as the first all-electric cars rolled off assembly lines and into dealer showrooms around the U.S. While the electric vehicle (EV) concept has […]
A new Oregon data center for Facebook will feature state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology.
Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced legislation that would update the sorely outdated Toxic Substances Control Act.
Querido DiálogoEcológico: ¿Por qué no enumeran los productos de limpiado sus ingredientes, y se prueban estos para averiguar qué efectos puedan tener en nuestra salud?
Querido DiálogoEcológico: Tenemos una invasión de fragmitas en los pantanos que bordean nuestro vecindario. Entiendo que son una planta no nativa que, si se deja estar, invadirá completamente el ecosistema. ¿Cómo remedia uno esta situación en una manera ecológicamente sana?
