High Gas Prices Drive Commuters Back to the City
Monday June 30, 2008
Rising gas prices may be changing more than Americans’ driving habits; they may be on the brink of changing where and how we live.
Since the end of World War II, ... Read More
Supreme Court Slashes Punitive Damages in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Case
Thursday June 26, 2008
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a controversial decision that lets ExxonMobil off the hook for billions of dollars in punitive damages related to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil ... Read More
Climate Change Creating More Refugees than War
Monday June 23, 2008
The number of refugees worldwide increased significantly in 2008 and climate change is a major cause, according to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Rising sea levels, ... Read More
South African Artists Transform Trash into Toys
Friday June 20, 2008
Where some people see garbage, others see opportunity.
A group of artists in and around Cape Town, South Africa, are turning trash into recycled toys and art objects--earning a living by ... Read More
Oil, Coal, Nuclear Power are Cornerstones of McCain Energy Plan
Thursday June 19, 2008
It has been a big week for energy policy and Republicans. On Tuesday, GOP presidential candidate John McCain gave a speech that outlined his energy vision for America—a policy that ... Read More
Al Gore Endorses Obama for President
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore gave a rousing speech in Detroit on Monday night, endorsing Barack Obama over John McCain in their race to become president ... Read More
How to Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning
Monday June 16, 2008
When summer heat makes being inside uncomfortable, many people crank up the air conditioning. But what if you don't have air conditioning, or you'd rather find more energy-efficient methods for ... Read More
Green 401(k) Plans: Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
Monday June 9, 2008
As people become more environmentally conscious, they are looking for additional ways to live green and to make bigger contributions to sustainability. Employees are demanding more green investment options, and ... Read More
Phthalates in Cosmetics: “Not Too Pretty”
Wednesday June 4, 2008
Most mainstream cosmetics and deodorants contain phthalates, an industrial chemical shown to cause serious health problems in humans and animals. Phthalates are banned in Europe, but not in the U.S. ... Read More
Why Are Rising Sea Levels a Threat?
Tuesday June 3, 2008
With the discovery that the Arctic Ocean's year-round ice pack has lost about 20 percent of its mass in only two years and documentation of rising sea levels, scientists are ... Read More
U.S. Autos Account for Half of Global Warming Linked to Cars Worldwide
Monday June 2, 2008
U.S. automobiles and light trucks are responsible for nearly half of all greenhouse gases emitted by automobiles globally, according to a study by Environmental Defense that provides the first comprehensive ... Read More