Entering a Dangerous Epoch — The Anthropocene
The global environmental change community has gathered in London and online this week to forge a more effective voice on sustainability.
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Feds Appear Clueless About Their Own E-Waste
Despite a decade of good intentions, the U.S. government has a poor understanding of how best to dispose of its used electronics.
Accepting Climate Change an Economic Luxury
Shifts in opinion on climate change have had more to do with the state of the economy than the weather outside, partisan politics, or the media’s influence, according to new research.
Burning Ice: The Next Energy Boom?
Oil companies and governments around the world are examining how to uncage huge amounts of methane gas locked up in undersea ice.
Reducing the Use of Animals in Experiments
U.S. law and U.S. agencies are both looking at ways to reduce the use of animals in labs.
California Farms Get Testy Over Water Quality
Update: California Central Coast row-crop farmers are now required to test their private wells for nitrate, a widespread groundwater contaminant linked to over-fertilization.
Easter Earthquake Pointed Out Some Faults
A deadly 2010 earthquake in Mexico that sealed off an overtaxed fishing ground also revealed a “treasure trove” of seismic data in California.
New York’s White Roofs Prove They’re Cool
A new study quantifies the true beauty of white roofs — dramatically cooler surfaces that reduce discomfort, cooling costs, and a tad of global warming.
How Marine Spatial Planning Calms Choppy Waters
Getting everyone with a vested interest onboard early, rather than making others adjust to a new obstacle at sea, provides benefits for all involved.
Who’s Saving Electricity in Your Neighborhood?
Software company Opower thinks it can get consumers to use less electricity by instigating some friendly neighborhood competition.