Larry's Environmental Issues Blog September 2007 Archive

The historic Gilman Mill—a model of sustainable manufacturing and one of the world’s few paper mills with a negative-carbon footprint—is looking for a little help from the Vermont state legislature ... Read More

A demonstration flight to show the viability of using biofuel to power jet airplane engines is in the planning stages and is expected to take place during the second half ... Read More

U.S. Rep. John Dingell, who chairs the powerful House Committee on Energy and Commerce and has represented the automakers and people of Michigan in Congress for 52 years, wants to ... Read More

Sometimes the simple things can make a big difference. Did you know that replacing a few standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs could cut your use of energy, ... Read More

As world leaders gathered on Monday for the start of the first United Nations summit on climate change, the theme of the day was the urgent need for action and ... Read More

Carbonated soft drinks (aka soda pop) have become a dietary staple for millions of people, but what are the dangers and drawbacks of consuming so much "liquid candy" and where ... Read More

Researchers studying neurological disorders in children have identified thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative once common in vaccines, as a potential culprit in the dramatic rise of autism cases in recent years. ... Read More

Global pollution combined with population growth is leading to widespread malnutrition and making millions of people more susceptible to a range of infectious diseases--from measles and influenza to malaria--according to ... Read More

Could global warming disrupt or redirect the Gulf Stream that helps keep Europe and North America temperate by bringing warm water north from the Gulf of Mexico? And if that ... Read More

As you shop for groceries this week, do a small favor for the environment by taking along reusable bags to carry home your purchases. By declining both paper and plastic, ... Read More

Making eco-friendly home improvements is easier than you may think, and the benefits to your health and the environment can be dramatic. Learn more about do-it-yourself eco-friendly home improvements, and ... Read More

With autumn approaching, trees will soon be shedding their leaves. Burning piles of fallen leaves, once a tradition in many parts of the northern hemisphere, pollutes the air and can ... Read More

Heart disease and stroke kill millions of people globally every year. Find out how environmental hazards, from pollution to household chemicals, contribute significantly to both health problems. Photo courtesy of ... Read More

With the combination of high gasoline prices and high anxiety about the potential effects of greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, it is more important than ever to make smart ... Read More

One year ago today, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin died after being stung in the chest by a stingray while diving off the coast of Australia. Irwin's conservation work and enthusiam ... Read More

Even if you're a nonsmoker, cigarettes (or cigars or pipes) may be hazardous to your health, because of the secondhand smoke you end up inhaling whenever you are around people ... Read More

Red tides and other harmful algae blooms appear suddenly and without warning in many coastal waters, contaminating shellfish, posing serious hazards to human health, and often wreaking economic havoc in ... Read More