Earth Wise
What Happened To All The Bats?
About six years ago, biologists in New York State noticed that bats were missing in large numbers from the evening sky. Mystified at first, they soon discovered a disturbing trend. Deceased bats had a strange white fungus on their muzzles. [Read more…] about What Happened To All The Bats?
The Other One Percent
The world’s population is growing, but resource supply isn’t. [Read more…] about The Other One Percent
Invasive species and pollution have dealt a double blow to the Great Lakes
Runoff from farming operations and other sources has resulted in an excess of phosphorus in Great Lakes waters. [Read more…] about Invasive species and pollution have dealt a double blow to the Great Lakes
Cleaner air gets held up in court
The Environmental Protection Agency has embraced a new program that will substantially reduce air pollution and acid rain in the Northeast. [Read more…] about Cleaner air gets held up in court
Green Packaging Cuts Costs and Material Use
Cutting out styrofoam and eliminating shrink-wrap. Here’s a look at some more eco-friendly packaging [Read more…] about Green Packaging Cuts Costs and Material Use
How Fast is the Water Rising?
The price tag on protecting our beaches and coastal properties from rising seas could be tremendous. [Read more…] about How Fast is the Water Rising?
Saving the World While Videogaming: Not Just Fantasy Anymore
Using Facebook to save the Gorillas and connect with conservation efforts continents away. [Read more…] about Saving the World While Videogaming: Not Just Fantasy Anymore
All the Salt We Put On Our Roads in the Winter Has To Go Somewhere
Winter has descended upon us with its snow and ice. With it has come the familiar sight of snow plows and de-icing trucks. [Read more…] about All the Salt We Put On Our Roads in the Winter Has To Go Somewhere
Little Science Fuels Fracking Debate
Few studies have been conducted on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, but there should be. [Read more…] about Little Science Fuels Fracking Debate
Start-Stop Technology Could Be Major Part of Higher Fuel Efficiency
One of the simplest fuel-saving technologies for automobiles involves what’s happening when they’re not moving. [Read more…] about Start-Stop Technology Could Be Major Part of Higher Fuel Efficiency
Warming Temps Create Double Threat for Whitebark Pine Trees
A major source of food for the endangered grizzly bear could soon end up on the endangered species list itself. [Read more…] about Warming Temps Create Double Threat for Whitebark Pine Trees
The Pipeline is Smoking Hot
Protest is Swirling around Possible New Pipeline. But What Are The Environmental Impacts? [Read more…] about The Pipeline is Smoking Hot
Burning Wood for Heat Has Benefits If Done Right
Wood stoves offer a quaint, off-the-grid way to heat your home in the cold winter months. But is burning wood better for the environment? [Read more…] about Burning Wood for Heat Has Benefits If Done Right
Not Just Hot Summers, Climate Change Will Affect Winter, Too
