Tag: environment
Research on the Health Repercussions of Fracking Faces Major Roadblocks
You would think that an inherently destructive process like fracking, a method commonly used to collect natural gas, would warrant extensive, long-term studies as...
Watch Out: Rising Food Costs are Inevitable Due to California Drought
You have very likely noticed a significant increase in the cost of many foods this summer, especially for produce grown in California. Unfortunately, with...
It’s Not Just the Bees: Pesticides Kill Birds, Too
Neonicotinoids, one of the most widely used classes of insecticides in the world, have been in the news lately due to their connection with...
If Insects Were Gone Humans Would Suffer
Many of us humans have a rather negative perception of insects. Some bite and spread disease, others destroy crops and yet others are an...
President Obama’s Historic Address Focuses on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Never before in history has an administration proposed to enforce rules regarding carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants.
However, President Obama’s recent public...
Why Car Sharing is Better for the Environment
If you're starting to suspect that life would be a lot easier, less expensive and more environmentally friendly if you didn't own a car,...
Marine Animals Dying Along the West Coast
Numerous instances of marine mammals dying in record numbers have been reported along the west coast, particularly in California. In November, NBC Nightly News...
Harvard Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic from Shrimp Shells
Our reliance on plastic is one of our biggest environmental issues. Plastic bags, bottles, packaging and more can take centuries to break down, and...
Walk Softly on the Earth: Protecting Natural Resources and Promoting a...
“On my 70th birthday I was asked: What are Mankind’s prospects? My reply: We are behaving like yeasts in a brewer’s vat, multiplying mindlessly...
Hawaii Bans Plastic Bags to Encourage a Greener Shopping Experience
Paving the way for a greener nation, Hawaii is now the first US state with a nearly thorough ban of plastic bags at retail...
