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Is it Too Late to Save the World's Oceans?new

Like seafood? Us too. Too bad there might not be any of it left by 2048, considering how poorly we treat the planet's marine ecosystems. In fact, between climate change, pollution, and rapacious global fishing practices, we are essentially murdering the globe's oceans.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard  |  11-18-2009  |  Environment

New England Plays Catch-Up in the Green Energy Racenew

New England may be used to being the birthplace of revolutions, but in the case of wind power, that ship has sailed. States out West are far outproducing us, and will likely continue to. That said, we still could be a player in the nascent wind industry; we've just got some catching up to do.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard  |  08-19-2009  |  Environment

Changing D.C.'s Climate: Meet Obama's Green Dream Teamnew

On Monday, President-elect Barack Obama announced the officials he's tapped to begin reversing the environmental damage wrought by the Bushies. According to several environmental groups, the picks are inspired.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard  |  12-18-2008  |  Environment

Greased Lightningnew

We've plundered the Earth for ever-depleting oil reserves, now the biodiesel subculture is plotting a green-oil revolution. If only it were legal.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard  |  11-08-2007  |  Environment

Hot, Wet, and Out of Controlnew

This is what New England will be like in 2106 if we do nothing to stop global warming.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard, Ian Donnis and Sara Donnelly  |  06-01-2006  |  Environment

Piebald Tour U.S. on 40¢ a Gallonnew

Driving a beat-up tour van from gig to gig burns a lot of fuel, and with gas prices as pumped up as they are these days, a nationwide tour just isn’t feasible for many bands.
Boston Phoenix  |  Mike Miliard  |  11-03-2005  |  Environment

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