AltWeeklies Wire
Copenhagen: Nice Show, But We're Doomed No Matter What
It is almost certainly too late to save ourselves. Like recycling and not littering, reducing CO2 output amounts to mere politeness. It's a nice gesture. But it won't make any difference.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
12-07-2009 |
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
Is the Ocean a Victim of Global Warming?new
Scientists are finally in consensus about the reality of global warming, but the common ground ends at the ocean’s edge. I've spoken with some of the best marine scientists on this coast of the Pacific, chased CO2 through three countries, but the disagreement among researchers has only left my mental waters murkier.
Monterey County Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
11-14-2008 |
Environment
Scientists Warn that Climate Change is Already Hitting New Mexiconew
Few people on the planet are unaware of climate change -- reducing one's carbon footprint has practically become a fashion statement. But behind the headlines and slogans, scientists are tracking the impacts global warming is already having -- and projecting what is yet to come.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
08-28-2008 |
Environment
Vermont Eco-Designer John Todd Aims to Heal the Planetnew
In the last three decades, Todd has received numerous accolades for his work, but his recent honor may be the most fitting. In June, he won the first annual Buckminster Fuller Challenge, an international competition among hundreds of scientists and inventors from 27 countries.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
07-25-2008 |
Environment
