AltWeeklies Wire
Cry Me a Rivernew
The battle for water in the West is not just about who owns it. It's also about how to keep it clean.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
12-27-2010 |
Environment
Sand Dollarsnew
The berms Gov. Bobby Jindal built in the aftermath of the BP oil disaster are still controversial. What kind of long-term coastal protection will $360 million buy Louisiana?
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-22-2010 |
Environment
Tags: BP, Bobby Jindal
Bayou Pollutersnew
A new report from the Louisiana Bucket Brigade says that Louisiana's refineries are ill-equipped to handle a disaster.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
12-20-2010 |
Environment
Small Town Strip Minenew
The small town of Dexter, Ore. is discovering the explosive consequences of inviting big timber to pay the bills.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
12-20-2010 |
Environment
New Chip Technologynew
Seeing forest for the wood chips in the brave new bio-economy.
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
12-10-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Biomass
Climate Clashnew
Native peoples struggle for survival at Cancún climate summit.
San Antonio Current |
Terri Hansen |
12-09-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Cancún
Freshwater Fisticuffs: Warring For Water Rightsnew
Now that logging has slowed to a trickle, will there be water barons crawling out of the woodwork to exploit what might be Oregon’s most valuable resource in an era of climate change?
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
12-09-2010 |
Environment
Is San Francisco Bay Fished Out?new
Not yet. But with salmon off-limits, and catches of striped bass, halibut, rockfish, sturgeon, and other fish way down, Bay Area fishermen, fish wholesalers, and seafood restaurants face an uncertain future.
East Bay Express |
Alastair Bland |
12-09-2010 |
Environment
The Fire Down Belownew
As a gas-drilling frenzy in North Texas continues, residents fight for the truth--and brace for the worst.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
12-08-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Shale Gas, Barnett Shale
Oakland Invades The Desertnew
Four Oakland-area companies are leading the rush to develop utility-scale solar power. But some environmentalists suggest there's a big price to pay.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
12-07-2010 |
Environment
Back From The Brinknew
Through fire and near-death budget experiences, Colorado Springs nature centers find ways to keep growing.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rhonda Van Pelt |
11-30-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Todd Marts
Green Giantnew
How much is sustainability worth? Try $65 million in public money.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
11-24-2010 |
Environment
Tags: Sustainability
Delta Deathnew
California has spent more than $10 billion on water projects that are contributing to the death of San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento Delta.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Patrick Porgans and Lloyd Carter |
11-23-2010 |
Environment
Turkey of the Seanew
When it comes to the traditional spirit of Thanksgiving, New Orleans is perhaps more in tune than usual this year.
New Orleanians will be eating more Gulf seafood this holiday season, and giving thanks that they can.
Gambit |
Ian McNulty |
11-22-2010 |
Environment
Tags: BP Oil Disaster, Gulf Seafood
Coral Dies in Oil's Wakenew
A NOAA research cruise completed a deep sea study earlier this month, and scientists on board found significant damage to coral systems 7 miles from the site of the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded in April.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
11-16-2010 |
Environment
