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A Black Mound of Canadian Oil Waste Is Rising Over Detroit

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:26:07 -0400

A Black Mound of Canadian Oil Waste Is Rising Over Detroit

“Top Chef” Gets $375,000 From NOLA and...

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:02:09 -0400

“Top Chef” Gets $375,000 From NOLA and Louisiana
Using BP Oil Spill Recovery Funds http://eater.com/archives/2013/05/14/top-chef-to-get-375000-from-louisiana-and-nola.php

One-Third of U.S. Honeybee Colonies Died Last Winter,...

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:08:26 -0400

One-Third of U.S. Honeybee Colonies Died Last Winter, Threatening Food Supply

An epidemic in bats threatens billions of dollars in crops—so...

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:07:13 -0400

An epidemic in bats threatens billions of dollars in crops—so why is it being ignored?

Would you use PeopleTowels instead of paper towels? The trees...

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:13:12 -0400

Would you use PeopleTowels instead of paper towels? The trees would appreciate it! http://www.peopletowels.com/aboutpt/BountifulEcoBenefits

Meet Alvin, the Climate-Change-Fighting Puppet!...

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:39:27 -0400

Meet Alvin, the Climate-Change-Fighting Puppet!
http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2013/04/fighting-climate-change-puppets

Happy Arbor Day! Take a look at what the Arbor Day Foundation is...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:18:01 -0400

Happy Arbor Day! Take a look at what the Arbor Day Foundation is doing to replant our national forests: http://www.arborday.org/replanting/

Earth Day 2013: Highlights from The Face of Climate Change See...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:12:05 -0400

Earth Day 2013: Highlights from The Face of Climate Change

See how people all around the world are dealing with climate change in their communities!

stfuconservatives: After I mentioned that Exxon was controlling...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:09:08 -0400

stfuconservatives:

After I mentioned that Exxon was controlling the airspace above the Arkansas spill, I got a fiery Ask accusing me of spreading conspiracy theories because only the FAA controlled airspace. My mistake: the FAA is controlling the airspace above the spill, per Exxon’s request.

Seven Spectacular Places Saved by the Environmental MovementTo...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:32:22 -0400

Seven Spectacular Places Saved by the Environmental Movement
To celebrate Earth Day, visit a spot that was almost flooded, polluted, or paved over.

It’s Not a Fairytale: Seattle to Build Nation’s First Food...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:14:40 -0400

It’s Not a Fairytale: Seattle to Build Nation’s First Food Forest
Forget meadows. Seattle’s food forest will be filled with edible plants, and everything from pears to herbs will be free for the taking.

Feds Will Take Their Sweet Time Evaluating Pesticide Linked to...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:18:00 -0400

Feds Will Take Their Sweet Time Evaluating Pesticide Linked to Bee Deaths

http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2013/04/epa-honeybees-drop-dead

Moving oil is a dirty business, and never has that been more...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:17:06 -0400

Moving oil is a dirty business, and never has that been more clear than this past month. Since March 11, the global oil industry has had 13 spills on three continents. In North and South America alone, they’ve spilled more than a million gallons of oil and toxic chemicals – enough to fill two olympic-sized swimming pools.

How bad was it? Here’s an infographic of all the oil spills, leaks and derailments in the past 30 days.

A simple illustration of a complex problem: ocean acidification.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:59:56 -0400

A simple illustration of a complex problem: ocean acidification.

“Dolphins are still dying in high numbers in the areas affected...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:20:50 -0400

“Dolphins are still dying in high numbers in the areas affected by oil. These ongoing deaths — particularly in an apex predator like the dolphin — are a strong indication that there is something amiss with the Gulf ecosystem.”

It wasn’t such a happy holiday weekend for the people of...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:55:47 -0400

It wasn’t such a happy holiday weekend for the people of Mayflower, Arkansas who were evacuated due to an oil pipeline leaking into their community.

This weekend, why not upcycle an old beverage container into an...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:11:56 -0400

This weekend, why not upcycle an old beverage container into an adorable rockin’ spring chick? Here’s how! http://mylittle3andme.co.uk/rocking-easter-chick-recycled-craft/

A new study printed in the European Respiratory Journal claims...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:43:32 -0400

A new study printed in the European Respiratory Journal claims that 14 percent of chronic childhood asthma is caused by exposure to traffic pollution. The study, conducted in 10 European cities, challenges the accepted belief that traffic pollution merely triggers pre-existing asthma symptoms.

Today is World Water Day: What you may not know and what you can...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:23:00 -0400

Today is World Water Day: What you may not know and what you can do to help!

The Duke Lemur Center was established in 1966 and today is the...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:58:49 -0400

The Duke Lemur Center was established in 1966 and today is the world’s largest sanctuary for rare and endangered prosimian primates. Nestled on 85 acres in Duke Forest, the Lemur Center houses about 250 animals, including 233 lemurs encompassing 15 species, along with lorises from India and Southeast Asia and bushbabies from Africa.