All posts by Franklin R. Halprin
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Can a Flag of Planet Earth Unite the World Beyond National Boundaries?
Can a Swedish man's planet earth flag unite us beyond national boundaries?
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A New, Beautiful Island Has Formed in the Pacific
Nishinoshima is the newest island to emerge in the Pacific.
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Think DDT Was Bad? Toxins Are Everywhere Today
DDT may be gone, but harmful toxins are pervasive in our everyday lives, including our bones.
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Lights Out: These Small Steps Help Conservation Efforts
Indirect efforts can have a big impact.
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Some Cities Survive Natural Disasters Better Than Others For This Reason
Nepal and Chile fared totally differently with their natural disasters. Why is one so much safer than the...
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Long Term Damage from Oil Spills Shows Need for Changes
Areas are still recovering from massive oil spills, including the BP spill in the Gulf.
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Why Protecting Forests and Animals Should Be the Same Mission
Preservation of forests and wildlife aren't two missions at odd; the goal is one in the same.
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Beijing Knows How to Curb Its Air Pollution, So Why Doesn’t Texas?
Texas has the worst air pollution in the country; why won't its politicians fix the problem?
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Is the World Running Out of Precious Metals and Gems?
Will gold and diamond trinkets become a thing of the past?
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Part of the Pacific is Being Legally Protected; Here’s Why It’s Important
The United Kingdom is designating part of the Pacific as a protected zone. Here's what that means.
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Hudson River Park Development in NYC Raises Questions
A privately funded park affecting the Hudson River in NYC is raising environmental concerns.
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Owning Exotic Pets is Dangerous and Unethical
Trying to tame wild animals by owning exotic pets is both dangerous and unethical behavior.
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The Challenges of Food Production and Consumption
Starvation due to lack of food is not the greatest challenge, but rather unequal food distribution and consumption.
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The Challenges of Water Management and Consumption
Managing the water supply has become an increasingly difficult problem for countries, but maybe not for the reasons...
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Climate Engineering is Not a Solution to Climate Change
Geoengineering is the latest buzzword in the discussions over climate change, but here are three reasons why it's...
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Tramway and Restaurants in the Grand Canyon? Stop the Escalade
A proposal to create a tramway and restaurant complex in the Grand Canyon is gaining steam.
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A Member of Royalty is in Trouble
Butterflies are one of the first things we learn about in school, and one of the last that...
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Just Say No to Ice-Melting Salt This Winter
Think twice before using ice-melting salt on your sidewalks; it's harmful to pets and the environment.
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Near Space is Choked With Debris That We Put There
What can be done about the vast amounts of space debris that fill near space and threaten to...
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Wave Goodbye to Your Takeout Containers: NYC Bans Styrofoam
NYC is banning most styrofoam , which is great news for our environment.
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Fracking is Shortsighted in Light of Temporary U.S. Oil Boom
The proliferation of fracking and oil pipelines is a dangerous mistake; U.S. oil boom will be over within...
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Underground Cities, Brought to You by New York’s Lowline
New York is building the Lowline, an innovativeunderground community green space.
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Is the New York Fracking Moratorium a Good Thing?
Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced that New York State will ban fracking. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is...
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Prince William Speaks Out Against Animal Poaching
People are taking notice about animal poaching, including Prince William.
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Despite Some Benefits, Dams are an Obsolete Energy Source
Man-made dams are an energy source whose time and efficiency has passed. Why are we still using this...
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Leave the Leaves: Why Leaf Blowers are a Harmful and Pointless Practice
Did you know that a leaf blower in use for an hour produces the same amount of pollution...
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It’s Time to Change the Problematic New Jersey Black Bear Hunt
It's black bear hunt season in New Jersey, which means it's time to re-evaluate the program and recognize...
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Just How Bad is Our Culture of Plastic Obsession?
Our obsession with plastic is contaminating every level the environment.
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Comet 67P: Small in Size, Massive in its Implications
Comet 67P may be relatively small, but its implications for exploration and sustainability are massive.
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The UN Validates Climate Change in New Report, Now It’s Up to Us
A new UN report validates climate change. Now it's up to us to reverse the damage.
