The mid twentieth century brought about a change in the American mindset. Scientists like Rachel Carson and Margaret Murie began to sound the alarm about the dangers of synthetic pesticides, … Read more
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Godzilla: Monster or Metaphor?
As folks look to beat the summer heat and flock to their local theater to see the latest creature destruction flick “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” few may know the … Read more
New Ozone Rule to Better Protect Wildlife, Public Health
This Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a rule that will benefit public health, vegetation, and wildlife. The Agency finalized a new standard for ozone and smog pollution of 70 … Read more
Voluntary Methane Regulations Not Enough to Protect Wildlife
Methane pollution from the oil and gas industry is a potent agent of climate change. It is a precursor to the ozone-containing smog marring some of our greatest western landscapes, … Read more
Coal Ash Spill in Lake Michigan Another Blow to Industry’s “Clean Coal” Propaganda
A massive coal ash spill in Lake Michigan on Halloween was further proof that coal-fired power plants are anything but clean, as the industry claims. It’s bad enough that coal-fired … Read more
