Great News: Kimberly-Clark to Stop Turning Boreal Forests into Kleenex
Posted on 05. Aug, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
Nothing to sneeze at: Paper products giant Kimberly-Clark agrees to initiatives making Kleenex and other brands more eco-friendly.
A 3,000 Mile Walk, and an Incredible Time Lapse Video
Posted on 02. Aug, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
Here’s someone who took “getting out into nature” to a new level. Christoph Rehage set out on a nearly 3,000 mile walk — filming an amazing video on the way.
El Niño: Scientists Brace for More Coral Bleaching
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
NOAA scientists warn the 2009 El Niño is looking more and more like the severe event of 2005. And that spells big trouble for the world’s coral reef systems.
Five Ways You Can Reduce Light Pollution
Posted on 09. Jul, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
Most people don’t think of artificial lighting as a form of pollution. But light pollution impacts wildlife, energy use — and human health.
NOAA’s July Oceans Report: Bad News for World Climate
Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
NOAA’s monthly report on ocean weather patterns confirms that El Niño is underway — and Arctic sea ice continues to thin at an alarming rate.
Authorities Seek Killer of Endangered Florida Panther
Posted on 11. Jun, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
Florida game and conservation groups are offering a $15,200 reward for the conviction of whoever shot and killed one of the state’s endangered panthers.
The Amazing Naturalistic Art of Leslie Fry
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
Florida artist Leslie Fry has created an outdoor exhibition as much a part of its environment as the nature it represents.
Harvesting Black Sea Pollution to Produce Energy
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
Deep beneath the surface of the world’s most isolated sea lies a layer of deadly poisonous gas. Now scientists hope to turn it into a source of renewable energy.
New Low-Cost Filter Could Bring Water to Millions
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
An inexpensive new type of filter being developed in the U.S. has the potential to bring drinkable water to millions — particularly in developing countries.
NASA Photos Reveal Why Cities Are Running Dry
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in Environment
In terms of economic development, Las Vegas’ growth is an amazing success. But as a quarter century of satellite images show, sprawl comes at a high price.