AltWeeklies Wire
Could a Nuclear Meltdown Happen in South Louisiana?new
The nuclear disaster that continues to unfold at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant raises questions about safety in south Louisiana, a hurricane-prone region powered by three nuclear reactors in the state and neighboring Mississippi.
Gambit |
Julien Gorbach |
04-12-2011 |
Environment
ClimateStupid: Why One Innovative Energy Program in Colorado Was Killednew
When Boulder County's ClimateSmart loan program was suspended last year, it left hundreds of local homeowners holding the bag -- a bag they now need to fill with money.
Boulder Weekly |
Jefferson Dodge |
04-08-2011 |
Environment
San Francisco Bay Pollution Cleanup Plan Will Be Costlynew
East Bay cities have been fouling the bay with partially treated sewage for decades, but a new court settlement will be expensive to implement.
East Bay Express |
Judith Scherr |
04-07-2011 |
Environment
Oakland Overgrown: Trees Are Growing Out of Control Due to Deep Budget Cutsnew
In one fell swoop in November 2008, the city's Tree Services Division shed 40 percent of its workforce. The deep budget cuts forced the department to curtail one of its most essential services: routine trimming and pruning, which help keep trees from becoming overgrown to the point that they require immediate attention.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
04-06-2011 |
Environment
Plastic Crusadernew
Can Stiv Wilson ban the plastic bag in Oregon?
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
03-16-2011 |
Environment
Built to Spillnew
In Louisiana, fewer than one in 100 oil spills result in any fine whatsoever — so why should an oil company clean up after itself?
Gambit |
Ken Wells, Aaron Kuriloff and Charles R. Babcock |
03-14-2011 |
Environment
Midnight at the Oasisnew
How the madman of Libya is advancing energy progress in South Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Wurth |
03-11-2011 |
Environment
The Butterfly Mannew
He loves butterflies--and he's found key clues to how the climate is heating up. Meet UC Davis’ Lepidoptera detective, Arthur Shapiro.
Sacramento News & Review |
Hugh Biggar |
03-03-2011 |
Environment
Tags: Climate Change, Butterflies
Van Jones: Energy starnew
"I think the more we recognize that everything that's good for the environment is a job, the more people will be interested."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
02-28-2011 |
Environment
Tags: Van Jones, Green Collar Economy
What's Green on Oregon's Legislative Agenda?new
When not deciding really important things like whether border collies are more symbolic of Oregon than Labradors, Oregon’s Legislature will be voting on issues that affect not only the economy, jobs and whose dog is the coolest but the environment as well.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
01-31-2011 |
Environment
Tags: Oregon, Sierra Club
Eager for Beavernew
Is it time to help Oregon’s state animal dam the wild?
Eugene Weekly |
Shannon Finnell |
01-20-2011 |
Environment
Tags: Restoration, Beaver
Your Place or Mine?new
As the EPA mulls more cleanup in North Idaho, residents say the agency has worn out its welcome. With lead levels under control, the area has an eye on tourism to bolster its stagnant economy.
Boise Weekly |
Zach Hagadone |
01-20-2011 |
Environment
Making an Impressionnew
Fort Carson tanks breach Pinon Canyon historic sites.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
01-18-2011 |
Environment
Sinking Feelingsnew
Gas fracking may already be lowering water tables in South Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Robert Crowe |
01-07-2011 |
Environment
Dispelling The Top 10 Arguments of Climate Change Skepticsnew
Snow in the South, ice gain in Antarctica and scientists seemingly fudging climate data: Is the global warming debate over? Definitely. But skeptics aren't on the winning side.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Stephanie Rogers |
12-27-2010 |
Environment
