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In Defense of Henry David Thoreau

New literary revisionism might make the seer of Walden Pond more relevant to readers today

By Jason Mark October 27, 2015

In this story: activism, books

New literary revisionism might make the seer of Walden Pond more relevant to readers today.

Hey Mr. Green, Is Alkaline Hydrolysis More Ecofriendly Than Cremation?

By Bob Schildgen October 27, 2015

In this story: , lifestyle

Mr. Green summarizes the impacts and availability of alkaline hydrolysis.

The Secret Lives of Bats

By Chelsea Leu October 27, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals, books

The Secret Lives of Bats by Merlin Tuttle, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (October, 2015)

The Animal Kingdom’s Guide to Love

By Catherine Schuknecht October 26, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals, birds, lifestyle

A lesson in life, love, and happiness from our animal counterparts.

Small Victory in the Fight to Save the Chuitna

Alaskans seeking to protect salmon from coal mining get a mixed response from the state

By Jake Abrahamson October 26, 2015

In this story: Alaska, wildlife, coal

Fishermen rely on salmon that spawn in the Chuitna watershed

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Aliyah Kovner October 22, 2015

In this story: oceans, politics, keystone xl, plastic, urban planning

Hey Mr. Green, Is "Vaping" Really Safe?

By Bob Schildgen October 21, 2015

In this story: health,

Is secondhand vapor from electronic cigarettes dangerous, and is “vaping” really as safe to users as has been insinuated?

Watching a Watershed in Motion

By Robin Walter October 20, 2015

In this story: water, photography, wildlife

Two Months of Environmental News, One Page

By Paul Rauber October 20, 2015

In this story: wildlife, climate change, wind, air

Civilian drones interfere with aircraft fighting wildfires in California while Australians spot an albino humpback whale.

Hey Mr. Green, How Can I Have a No-Waste Wedding?

By Bob Schildgen October 20, 2015

In this story: , food and drink

Using secondhand dinnerware and flatware is one way to cut down on waste at a wedding.

Does "The End of Doom" Have the Solution to Climate Change?

By Rosie Spinks October 16, 2015

In this story: books, technology, climate change

Why I’m Suing VW

I thought I was buying a “green car.” What a fraud.

By Jason Mark October 15, 2015

In this story: electric vehicles, vehicle standards

I thought I was buying a “green car.” What a fraud.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Catherine Schuknecht October 15, 2015

In this story: animals, environmental justice, bees, lifestyle

Insect hijackers ground a plane in Texas and Dole Food Company announces a recall on packaged spinach.

5 Ways to Take Action on Climate Change From Your Desk

By Wendy Becktold October 13, 2015

In this story: activism

For this National Day of Action, support a strong climate change agreement without leaving the office.

Megan Simcox Explores Accessibility in Our National Parks

By Catherine Schuknecht October 12, 2015

In this story: national parks, monuments, travel, hiking, camping

Among the Bone Eaters

By Chelsea Leu October 9, 2015

In this story: books, wildlife

Among the Bone Eaters by Marcus Baynes-Rock (Penn State University Press, September, 2015)

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Robin Walter October 8, 2015

In this story: wildlife, oceans

Scientists discover new bananas and Chile creates a marine reserve the size of Italy

Tough Explorers Save Fluffy Puppy

Two adventurers bring an abandoned dog along on their trek

By Aliyah Kovner October 8, 2015

In this story: animals, climbing, adventure, dogs

Get Up Close to a Dragon's Blood Tree

October 6, 2015

In this story: photography

These spooky trees are endemic to the island of Socotra.

This Girl Scout Troop Leader Fights Pollution

By Wendy Becktold October 6, 2015

In this story: activism, women, profiles, children

These scouts take their promise to be stewards of the earth seriously.

Latest Updates

In Defense of Henry David Thoreau

Hey Mr. Green, Is Alkaline Hydrolysis More Ecofriendly Than Cremation?

The Secret Lives of Bats

The Animal Kingdom’s Guide to Love

Small Victory in the Fight to Save the Chuitna

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

Hey Mr. Green, Is "Vaping" Really Safe?

Watching a Watershed in Motion

Two Months of Environmental News, One Page

Hey Mr. Green, How Can I Have a No-Waste Wedding?

Does "The End of Doom" Have the Solution to Climate Change?

Why I’m Suing VW

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

5 Ways to Take Action on Climate Change From Your Desk

Megan Simcox Explores Accessibility in Our National Parks

Among the Bone Eaters

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

Tough Explorers Save Fluffy Puppy

Get Up Close to a Dragon's Blood Tree

This Girl Scout Troop Leader Fights Pollution

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