Yesterday marked the Jewish holiday ‘Tu B’shvat,’ also known as ‘Rosh HaShanah La’Ilanot’ (roughly ‘New Year’s for the Trees‘). This is generally considered a fairly minor holiday, but it’s always … Read more
January, 2011
Media’s Coverage of Climate & Extreme Weather: Partly Cloudy
Global warming’s impact on extreme weather is coming into focus – but media’s reporting on the issue is sometimes cloudy. Read more
Uncovering the Secret in the Sand – Buried Oil Remains After Cleanup
Many of the oil-fouled beaches along the Gulf coast and barrier islands have been scoured, scraped, raked and filtered clean. Tourist beaches and beaches in front of high-rise condominiums along the … Read more
Video – People from all over the Great Lakes basin fear Asian carp will storm the lakes
Chicago may be ground zero for the battle to keep Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes, but people around the sprawling Great Lakes basin are worried about the invasive … Read more
Green Your Career Path at the 2011 Green Jobs Conference
“Green,” is the new black—yes, I know you’ve heard it before–but it’s become increasingly true for more than just our basic lifestyle habits. From protecting our favorite wildlife critters, to … Read more
Clean Car Future in Detroit
by Danielle Korpalski and Frank Szollosi, reporting from the North American International Auto Show. Three things you can count on at a big car show in Detroit: big engines, bright lights, … Read more
Video – Veteran Lake Erie angler urges swift action to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes
The federal government is holding a series of hearings on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plan for keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. I was at the … Read more
Looking for An Excuse to Party? Here is a Squirrely One
Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2011 by giving these furry friends something to munch on as they scrounge for winter food sources. Read more
