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U.S. And Australian Coalition Call on the U.S. Ex-Im Bank: Don't Use U.S. Tax...
Today, civil society groups, scientists, political leaders and business owners from across Australia and the United States delivered an open letter to U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im) Chairman Fred...
View ArticleWas Reagan Right?
As an environmental activist, I have always viewed the federal government as an essential -- even leading -- cog in the organized effort to curb pollution and resource degradation. It was therefore...
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Black Girls Can Be Green, Too
When we picture people who are part of the eco-friendly "green" movement, we don't often picture our Nubian sisters. However, personal experience and data confirms the fact that Black people and other...
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For Want of a Nail
Photo Credit: Lana Von Haught For want of a nail a horseshoe was lost, for want of a horseshoe a horse went lame, for want of a horse a rider never got through, for want of a rider a message never...
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The World Can Turn the Corner on Climate Change by 2020. Here's How
Photo credit: Olearys This was originally posted on EDF Voices. When it comes to climate action, it's a good thing that smart people keep building scenarios for cleaning up global energy production....
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Rescuers Save Swan With Frozen Beak
In China a swan entered a potentially deadly situation when its mouth froze shut. The swan fell asleep on a river, which allowed the freezing temperatures to freeze its mouth shut, obviously preventing...
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New Hope for an Ancient Forest
On tonight's episode of PBS's EARTH A New Wild, host M. Sanjayan travels deep into some of the most spectacular forests on the planet, from uncharted areas of the Amazon to the jungles of Sumatra. But...
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Q&A With Ian McAllister: Protecting the World's Largest Remaining Temperate...
If you visit Canada's Great Bear Rainforest -- and you should -- you'd be lucky to have Ian McAllister as your guide. His knowledge of the world's largest remaining coastal temperate rainforest is...
View ArticleA Time to Veto
President Obama is poised to reject legislation meant to force the approval of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, in what would be his third veto since taking office six years ago. Pipeline...
View ArticleWhy You Should Join Global Divestment Day
You know why you should join an action near you on Global Divestment Day? Like the one down on Wall Street this Friday in New York City, or the one at London's City Hall on Saturday? Because we've got...
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Why Vetoing Keystone XL Isn't Nearly Enough
In 2007, I took the first calls from landowners concerned about the proposed Keystone I pipeline. If you've never heard of it, that's no surprise. It's a huge pipe running tar sands diluted bitumen...
View ArticleRescuing Dartmoor Ponies
Visitors to Devon in Southwest England are captivated by the beauty of the Dartmoor pony, a breed that has survived on the moors since the Middle Ages. The earliest reference occurs in 1012 when Bishop...
View ArticleThe Climate Post: Next Stop on Road to a Climate Agreement in Paris: Geneva
The latest round of climate talks began Feb. 8 in Geneva, where representatives of 190 or so countries have their work cut out for them: streamlining a 37-page draft text of an international agreement...
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It's (Way Past) Time to End Greyhound Racing in America
By Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA, and Christine A. Dorchak, President of GREY2K USA Worldwide It's always appalling to see animals abused and betrayed for profit, especially when the...
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Nylon Breakthrough: One Strand of Earth's Lifeline
"Optimism is a political act. Those who benefit from the status quo are perfectly happy for us to think that nothing is going to get any better." -- Alex Steffen, The Bright Green City A young,...
View ArticleWhy Is the Miami Seaquarium Lying About Keiko?
LOS ANGELES - More than two decades ago, another orca was languishing in poor health, alone in a small concrete tank, performing tricks in an amusement park. A group of rescuers, comprised of...
View ArticleNew York Fashion Week Drops the Ball On Sustainability
For New Yorkers, the arrival of February means Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is right around the corner. With the first shows just days away, Soho is already abuzz as press, models, designers and industry...
View ArticleThe Age of Greed: Toxic Chemical Control Is 'High Priority' Failure for...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reiterated its conclusion that EPA's regulation of toxic chemicals is in crisis, unable to deliver badly needed protection to the American people. These...
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'Green News Report' - February 12, 2015
The Green News Report is also available via... IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Eleventh time's the charm: House GOP passes Keystone XL bill -- again; Apple Computers invests big in big solar; Record snow in...
View ArticleCan You Afford Not Being Sustainable? (Part II)
Why sustainability is important? Let's take a look at the global trends regarding sustainability in 2014. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presents several climate change scenarios...
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