Livestock Falling Ill in Fracking Regions, Raising Concerns About Food
In the midst of the domestic energy boom, livestock on farms near oil-and-gas drilling operations nationwide have been quietly falling sick and dying. While …
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The Cat’s Out of the Bag
Now paper bags are more than just a source of amusement for anyone with a kitten. In San Luis Obispo County, California, they’ve become law. In anticipation …
The Fracking Song
A rap music video about hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, is quickly becoming a viral hit on YouTube. The song, produced by Studio 20 NYU …
The Legend of John Muir
John Muir called himself a “poetico-trampo-geologist-bot” and it’s likely to remain the best description of preservation’s most popular poster …
Solyndra and the Failure of a $535 Million Federal Loan
Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General searched Solyndra’s headquarters …
The Environmental Impacts of Flooding and How to Protect Against Them
Throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the country, communities are dealing with the many ramifications of flooding caused by Irene and …
Interview with a Beekeeper
This is an interview with Sarah Worley who is a hobby beekeeper in California. She keeps hives at her farm and at another location near her. Follow her …
Environmental Literacy in Maryland and Beyond
In June of this year, Maryland became the first state to mandate “environmental literacy” as a requirement for graduation from high school. Many states, …
ExxonMobil Sues U.S. Government
Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government last week to retain expired leases for one of the largest discovered oil fields in company history. The …
The Republican Presidential Candidates: Where Do They Stand on the Environment?
As we enter the fall of 2011, the race for the presidency is well underway, and those of us in states that hold the first presidential primaries are still …