Map Monday: 50+ Shades of Air Pollution
In today's installment of Map Monday, I wanted to focus on air pollution as mapped by Hsu et al and The Atlantic. Go to this link to see the full interactive map, which details air pollution by country and city.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rise with Rebounding Economy
Efficiency improvements reduced emissions slightly from 2008 to 2012, but the Great Recession cut output the most
China's Appetite for Meat Swells, along with Climate Changing Pollution
Raising pigs, chickens and cows means increased emissions of the greenhouse gases causing climate change
Biofuels Mandate Survives Oil Industry Challenge in Court
Citizen Environmental Monitoring Could Keep Officials Honest
Smartphones, cheap satellite imaging and crowdfunded enterprises have made citizen oversight possible that was undreamed of by past transparency advocates and environmentalists. David Biello reports
Tea and Consequences: Unsustainable Cultivation Puts Honeybush Tea at Risk
The Web sites selling sweet-smelling honeybush tea proudly proclaim its supposed health benefits, which range from lowering cholesterol and improving respiration to controlling the symptoms of menopause.
Obama Orders Higher Fuel Standards for Larger U.S. Trucks
Seeing The Forest Through The Trees: How Wild Foods May Contribute To Food Security
An estimated 870 million people are calorie deficient, but that figure doesnt represent the entire number of people affected by food insecurity.
Eat Small: Why our Big Fish Problem is leading to big fish problems. (VIDEO)
We like big fish. And that’s a problem, according toAndy Sharpless, CEO of the ocean conservation organization Oceana, and co-author (along with Suzannah Evans) of the book The Perfect Protein.
Energy and Community – Lets meet at the clothes line
Lowering your thermostat setting to decrease your monthly power bill seems simple enough, until your roommate says the magic words, Im cold.
Today I’m thankful for turkey, which means I’m thankful for corn, fish, gasoline, and much, much more.
On Thursday, millions across the country will gather in dining rooms around fragrant, large, delicious dead birds, stuffed with even more delicious spoonfuls of cornbread, celery, and savory herbs.
Teach the Children Well…About Water
Today, all eighth and ninth graders in the public school system here in Decatur, Ga., are partaking in a day-long seminar known as Water Wise. Last night, I attended the preview complete with presentations about water-borne diseases, water conservation, and the intricate interplay between energy use and water.