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Activists urge Mexican shrimp boycott to save a tiny porpoise6/12/2017
China's demand for an exotic fish bladder is driving a rare breed of porpoise to extinction
A sleek campaign is urging consumers and fish importers in the United States to “Boycott Mexican Shrimp,” whi… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
Local lawmakers carry heavier climate change burden in wake of Paris accord6/6/2017
Even corporations that plan to burn more fossil fuel are critical of President Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate agreement.
Building a new terminal to export fracked gas might seem like an unlikely proposal for Portland, Oregon, where residents and lawmakers pride themselves on… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
Dakota Access Pipeline firm monitored protesters and shared intel with police6/1/2017
Police have arrested dozens of anti-pipeline protesters and even filed federal charges against some
Anyone who visited the Standing Rock Sioux's anti-Dakota Access Pipeline protest encampment in November or December, when newcomers caused the population a… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
How paper waste could lead to a boom in the U.S. economy5/16/2017
Researchers say turning lignin into carbon fiber could create jobs in rural America
Companies often talk about reducing their carbon footprint by cutting down on waste, but could all that extra carbon that’s out there actually fuel America… continue readingBy Christopher Maynard
Florida's congressional establishment dips toes into grassroots anti-pipeline effort4/20/2017
Lawmakers are asking environmental groups about controversial oil and gas projects coming to Florida
When a Wikileaks email dump last year revealed that leaders of the Democratic Party worked to tilt their pr… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
Shoppers finding more sustainable tuna on store shelves4/18/2017
But Greenpeace charges major tuna producers have made less progress
As a shopper, if it is important to you that retailers provide more responsibly-produced options, you're in luck.The environmental group Greenpeace rep… continue readingBy Mark Huffman
Texas landowners, facing pipelines and border walls, push for eminent domain reform4/17/2017
An oil company is able to seize land to deliver natural gas to Mexico while the feds prepare for a border wall
Even veterans of the oil and gas industry are dismayed at the ease with which an energy company can seize a person’s land, especially in the state of Texas… continue readingBy Amy Martyn
Melting snow a toxic brew, researchers find4/4/2017
Urban snow soaks up pollutants and releases them in the spring
As spring brings warmer temperatures, the snow that remains in many areas will begin to slowly melt away. Unfortunately, as it does so it will release a to… continue readingBy Truman Lewis
April, 2017
Recycling program from Tom's of Maine aims to keep old toys out of landfills4/3/2017
Spring cleaning? Here's where to send your kids' broken toys
March, 2017
Feds deny bid to ban agricultural pesticide3/30/2017
Environmentalists say chlorpyrifos poses hazard to consumers and farm workers
Documents suggest EPA official helped Monsanto protect reputation amid glyphosate concerns3/16/2017
Critics for years had warned that there was not enough data affirming the safety of the most-used agricultural chemical
Cops get warrant to search an anti-Dakota Access Pipeline Facebook page3/10/2017
Attorneys from ACLU are fighting the Washington state warrant in court
In North Dakota, protesters are heavily monitored while a pipeline leak is ignored3/3/2017
A major protest and a major pipeline spill, both on reservations, drew very different responses
February, 2017
Witnesses describe heavily-armed police presence invading Standing Rock protest2/24/2017
One officer is heard asking another to pose for a photograph with a protester who says his hip is broken
Warm temperatures, not just drought, are shrinking the Colorado River, study says2/24/2017
The lifeblood of the Southwest is losing its flow
Tyson now says it will phase out all antibiotics in its chickens2/22/2017
Corporations are slowly heeding public health concerns
Is recycling really the best way to keep plastic out of the oceans?2/8/2017
Op-ed suggests that landfills keep plastic where it belongs -- in the earth
Critics warn Congress not to roll back Obama-era methane rules2/8/2017
Rules are intended to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas
North Dakota lawmakers prematurely celebrate approval of Dakota Access Pipeline2/2/2017
Authorities say pipeline completion is inevitable, but the Corps of Engineers has not yet granted a key easement
January, 2017
Trump's 'order' to revive Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines may not be binding1/25/2017
The Army Corps of Engineers is still obliged to follow procedures established by law
A pipeline giant steamrolls its way through rural west Texas1/23/2017
Energy Transfer Partners is building a natural gas pipeline from Texas to Mexico, whether people want it or not
If Trump wants to fast-track oil and gas pipelines, he can thank Obama1/13/2017
The Obama administration issued quick permits for massive oil and gas projects
Complaints mount over dicamba-based herbicide sprays1/5/2017
Food growers say that a newer strain of genetically modified seeds is hurting their businesses
December, 2016
ExxonMobil, facing investigations over climate denial, says it is being discriminated against12/22/2016
Environmental groups hit with subpoenas as Rex Tillerson and company go on the offensive
With phones and drones, capturing Standing Rock images the public was never supposed to see12/20/2016
Social media has mobilized activists fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline
An oil pipeline leaks in North Dakota and experts aren't surprised12/12/2016
More than 176,000 gallons of crude oil recently leaked into a North Dakota creek, keeping up a troubling pattern
At Standing Rock, a mighty fortress grew12/9/2016
People of all faiths, ethnicities, tribes, and beliefs came together to work as one
Wendy's joins group in advancing sustainable beef12/6/2016
Company is joining the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
Princess Cruise Lines pleads guilty to felony pollution12/1/2016
Officials claim one ship routinely dumped oily water and covered it up
November, 2016
Before Standing Rock, Dakota Access Pipeline faced resistance in Iowa11/29/2016
Energy Transfer Partners built its controversial pipeline in Iowa via eminent domain and slipshod science, locals testified
Exxon's investors sue energy giant for downplaying climate concerns11/25/2016
After Exxon revealed that it would have to write off some oil reserves, investors are suing
Hawaii counties can't regulate pesticides or GMOs, federal appeals court rules11/23/2016
An appeals court has sided with biotech companies
Tesla and SolarCity to run an entire island on solar power11/23/2016
A 1.4 megawatt microgrid will cover nearly 100% of power needs
Pipeline magnate has close ties with Texas institutions11/17/2016
Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, wields an outsized influence in local and national politics
Wind developers expect more of the same under President Trump11/15/2016
The renewable industry isn't expecting more tax breaks, but they are optimistic that they will keep what exists.
October, 2016
Greenhouse gas pact will phase out HFCs in home appliances10/17/2016
The global agreement is supposed to help save the planet, but it will raise costs for manufacturers
September, 2016
CarbonCounter app lets you see the environmental impact of your car9/28/2016
Low carbon emissions cars aren't as expensive as you might think
Too Good To Go app lets users buy restaurant leftovers at a reduced price9/6/2016
The app is currently helping UK users save food and money
August, 2016
Student-designed bottle cap could cut water waste by 33%8/30/2016
Attaching the caps to your faucets would increase the water pressure and reduce the flow rate
Researchers work towards using carbon dioxide as an energy source8/26/2016
If successful, it could mean a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions
Smart window material may help consumers control heat and light8/23/2016
A small electric charge would enable users to adjust the tint on their windows
U.S. economy can't outgrow future natural disasters, study finds8/22/2016
Addressing global warming may be the only way, researchers suggest
California's Salton Sea becoming a toxic witches' brew, Boxer warns8/19/2016
State and federal agencies dawdle while the huge lake becomes more dangerous to humans and wildlife
Stuffstr app can help you keep your unused items out of landfills 8/19/2016
Consumers can see item-specific recommendations for where their unused stuff should go
California may ditch Daylight Saving Time8/15/2016
Enough with the sun already, a hot and drought-ridden state exclaims
Ultrasonic dryers may be the future of energy-efficient dryers8/12/2016
Instead of heat, these clothes dryers will use vibrations
Study says pesticides used to help bees may hurt them8/8/2016
Researchers say an unintended consequence may be that bees are more vulnerable to disease
Google's Project Sunroof puts solar energy within reach8/5/2016
The online tool shows homeowners their roof's solar panel potential
June, 2016
Drought-stricken California sitting on huge pool of water6/28/2016
Stanford researchers discover large aquifer beneath state's Central Valley
May, 2016
New bill aims to combat food waste5/18/2016
Seeks to cut down on expiration date label confusion
February, 2016
Switching to a more water-efficient showerhead can help combat water waste2/8/2016
Installing a WaterSense labeled showerhead can help your family conserve up to 2,900 gallons of water per year
October, 2015
Green buildings: great for the environment and for landlords10/26/2015
A new study shows that occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction are greater for green buildings
August, 2015
Price of wind energy at an all-time low8/12/2015
But most consumers have seen electric rates rise this year
July, 2015
Green buildings are good for the environment, but also for those that use them7/9/2015
Researchers have reported that there are several health benefits to living or working in these structures
September, 2013
The Italian job: When non-GMO farming didn't work9/25/2013
Sticking with non-GMO agriculture isn't always the solution
October, 2012
How Long Will Food Stay Fresh in a Powerless Fridge?10/29/2012
Millions of East Coast consumers may be asking that question
December, 2010
Which States Do You Think Produce the Most Inventions Per Capita in One Year?12/23/2010
Chances are they’re not the one’s you’d expect
April, 2008
Hybrid Parking Perk Under Fire in Los Angeles4/2/2008
Growing budget problems prompt closer look at hybrid perks
February, 2008
Tests Find Toxic Chemicals in Furniture2/26/2008
Toxins found in most Americans; highest levels in children
November, 2007
Tough Fuel Economy Demands from Senator Clinton11/6/2007
She joins other candidates in supporting 40 mpg by 2020
June, 2007
Honey Bee Disappearance May Be Linked To Pesticides6/29/2007
Pesticides Build Up in Hives, Researchers Find
March, 2007
Ethanol Driving Up Meat Prices, Congress Told3/8/2007
No Such Thing as a Cheap Lunch?
December, 2006
"Hot Fuel" Bilks Consumers, Lawsuit Charges12/18/2006
Fuel Expands When Hot, Delivering Less Energy Per Gallon
July, 2006
U.S. Fuel Economy Stagnant for 12 Years7/18/2006
Average New Vehicle Gets 21 MPG
May, 2006
Alternative Fuel Sources Are No Secret5/18/2006
Diesel, BioDiesel, E85, Hydrogen Top the List