Cosmos article detoxifies pesticide worries
Surprising study done by Cosmos magazine shows some interesting results when examining farmers who you use "unfriendly" pesticides.
New windmill technology gets a spin
While wind turbines are typically considered environmentally friendly, they seem to also be killing off some of natures very own inhabitants.
EPA to garnish wages for environmental offenses
A new rule is being pushed by the EPA in hopes that they can garnish wages for environmental offenses without needing a court order.
Volcanoes to blame for Antarctic thinning
A new study done by the National Academy of Sciences claims volcanoes have been major factors in thinning the West Antarctic ice. CLICK IMAGE TO WATCH NOW
Global warming policies are bad for your health
Do global warming policies save human lives? A Stunning new report found the exact opposite. The report, entitled "Global Warming Policies Might Be Bad for Your Health," was produced by leading researcher Dr. Indur Goklany and found that issues of poverty like malnutrition and unsafe water have a global impact of death and disease 70 times larger than that of theoretical climate change.
Of free markets and coral restoration
Not many people would think coral reef restoration would be of much interest to business entrepreneurs. But as Laura Huggins of the group PERC notes, such interest does exist, and is especially needed in Florida.
Wind farms to get free pass on eagle kills
The bald eagle, a bird which serves as our nation’s symbol, has long enjoyed special protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty and Bald Eagle Protection Act. These permits, unlike previous ones, will allow for the killing of eagles for a lengthy 30 years.
Eco-terror on the increase
Acts of eco-terror are becoming more common and endorsed by supposedly mainstream environmental groups. Ron Arnold, author of EcoTerror: The Violent Agenda to Save Nature, is here to comment:
Worrying about climate: The new mental health burden
When it comes to global warming, melting ice caps and scorching heat waves often top the list of big worries. But now, just the act of worrying itself is allegedly becoming a new consequence of dreaded climate change.
“Eco-friendly” wind turbines kill 600,000 bats
While many see wind power as a renewable source of earth- friendly energy, increasing numbers of conservationists are taking a dimmer view of them because of their impact on wildlife – particularly bats.
Mining companies not digging U.S. red tape
Rare earth mining is crucial to modern life providing critical minerals used for a wide array of products from iPhones to computers.
Can ecosystems be priced?
While most people consider nature to be priceless, economists have recently attempted to place dollar values on the services ecosystems provide.
Ethanol mandate fueling habitat loss
In 2007, Congress passed a law requiring oil companies to blend billions of gallons of ethanol into gasoline. This so-called “ethanol mandate” wiped out millions of acres of conservation land and destroyed wildlife habitat.
Fuel cells juiced by jellyfish?
That electricity can be produced from sunshine, wind, and coal is news to no one. But how about jellyfish?
No consensus among scientists on global warming
It’s been widely touted that 97% of scientists believe global warming is mostly driven by human activities. But according to meteorologist Anthony Watts, this alleged consensus is extremely deceptive.