Special Report on the Sea
Wednesday December 31, 2008
The world’s oceans are changing—irrevocably in many cases, not always for the better, and often as a direct result of human impact—according to a series of nine articles that comprise ... Read More
Vote for the Eco-Heroes and Eco-Villains of 2008
Tuesday December 23, 2008
Grist, the online environmental magazine that bills itself as “a beacon in the smog” and promises “gloom and doom with a sense of humor” wants to know who you consider ... Read More
Swedish Crematorium Latest Source of Alternative Energy
Monday December 22, 2008
You really have to hand it to Sweden. When it comes to energy, they leave no headstone unturned.
Not only did Sweden set an ambitious and inspiring goal of achieving an ... Read More
Obama Picks His Green Team
Tuesday December 16, 2008
On Monday, December 15, President-elect Barack Obama made the official announcement confirming his choices for the top energy and environmental jobs in the United States. In addition, transition officials said ... Read More
How to Find Products Not Tested on Animals
Tuesday December 16, 2008
What does it really mean when a product says "not tested on animals" and how can you find products that haven't been tested by poisoning or torturing animals for the ... Read More
Shop and Ship Green this Holiday Season
Monday December 15, 2008
Green living is in the details. So when it comes to buying and shipping your holiday gifts, doing business with eco-friendly retailers and shipping companies is half the battle.
Courtesy of ... Read More
Obama Choices for Top Energy and Environment Posts Combine Expertise and Diversity
Thursday December 11, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama is close to announcing who he will appoint to fill several key energy and environmental posts in his administration.
Although no official announcement has been made as yet, ... Read More
How Safe are Cell Phones?
Thursday December 11, 2008
As more and more people use cell phones, even replacing their land lines in favor of the mobile gadgets, are they exposing themselves to a form of low-frequency radiation that ... Read More
A Kiss is Just a Kiss . . . Fun Facts About Mistletoe
Tuesday December 9, 2008
Everyone knows about the power of mistletoe at Christmas, right? It makes holiday romance democratic by making everyone equally kissable. But there is more to mistletoe than kissing and holiday ... Read More
Real vs Fake Christmas Trees
Monday December 8, 2008
Every Christmas you ask yourself the same question: Is it better to get a real Christmas tree that has to be discarded after a few weeks, or a fake Christmas ... Read More
CNN Cuts Entire Environment, Science and Technology News Staff
Friday December 5, 2008
CNN announced this week that it is laying off its entire science, technology and environmental news staff, from on-camera reporters to producers who work behind-the-scenes. Leading the casualty list is ... Read More
2008 Hurricane Season, One of the Worst on Record, is Over
Monday December 1, 2008
The 2008 hurricane season—one of the most active, destructive and costly on record—officially ended on Sunday, November 30.
The damage caused by Atlantic hurricanes in 2008 totaled $54 billion, according to ... Read More