Damming Chinese rivers has been in the public consciousness for many years now, if for no other reason than for the impact the construction of the Three Gorges Dam had on … [Read full article]
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Climate Change Affected North American Fauna Over Millenia
The rise and fall of climate change over the past 65 million years has had a continuing effect on the fauna of the North American continent, according to a new … [Read full article]
One Man's Trash is…Well, Trash: MIT Announces Trash Track Program
[social_buttons] Would you be so cavalier in throwing out a disposable razor if you knew how much it actually impacted your local environments? Would you think twice about purchasing a … [Read full article]
German Government Advisory: Eat Meat Only on Special Ocassions
Germany’s environmental issues advisory body issued a strong advisory for German people to lower their meat consumption, effectively asking the population to eat meat only on special occasions. The advisory … [Read full article]
Victory: Giant Suburban Development Rejected in LA
Last Friday a California Superior Court judge quietly tossed out a lawsuit that had been filed by developers against the cities of Los Angeles and Santa Clarita for their opposition … [Read full article]
Eat Insects, Save on Food, Help the Environment
A long time ago, 50 years or so, I was invited to a party that promised some unusual and tasty snacks, along with the usual supply of beer and other … [Read full article]