Reconnecting Children and Nature
It may not be recognized by the AMA, but nature deficit disorder is raising Cain with children in the industrialized world — and it can be fought.
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Climate Change Threatens Great Lakes’ Parks
With temperatures rising and lake levels lowering, environmentalists say there's reason to be worried about the future of national parks.
U.S. Pledges to Reform Electronics Recycling
The U.S. announced a new plan for electronics stewardship, with the goal of less waste, voluntary cooperation by industry and less hazardous materials in landfills both here and in developing countries.
Botanist Brings Trees to the Israeli Desert
Deep in the driest and hottest part of Israel, a California-born botanist is trying to remake the Negev Desert with productive trees that thrive on abuse.
How Much Does Global Warming Cost?
A new report suggests that the social cost of carbon — the economic damage done by one ton of carbon dioxide emissions — could be drastically higher than government agencies have estimated.
The Making of the Ocean Health Index
In the first of a series of stories tracking their progress in real time, three scientists explain the genesis of a global effort to present the health of the world's oceans with a single number.
‘Sky Island’: Climate Change and an Alpine Oasis
A documentary film airing on PBS looks at New Mexico’s Jemez range, and gently and sparely shows how changing climate affects these unique "sky islands."
Why E-Waste Should Be Kept, Recycled in U.S.
Rather than shipping unloved laptops and TVs to the Third World for a dirty form of salvage, advocates call for keeping e-waste at home for recycling.
Fireworks: Beautiful, Thrilling … Toxic?
Several recent studies link fireworks to potential health or environmental problems, particularly when they're used in sports arenas or over bodies of water.
Green Habits Stay Home on Vacation
People who are environmentally responsible in their everyday lives seem to cast aside their green habits when traveling for leisure, a study notes.