Energy and Environment
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Big Fat Greek Yogurt: Acid Whey Disposal in New York
It's a big problem for greek yogurt makers.
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Wary Water Before the Storm: A Failure to Communicate in NYC
A lot of trust is lost.
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Did the EPA Illegally Lobby the American People?
The EPA may have crossed the line.
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Was the Paris Climate Agreement a Success?
A historic agreement with a long way to go.
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Next Turkey Day, Will We Have a Meat Tax?
Don't worry--nothing is set in stone yet!
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Fear and Loathing in Green Energy: Prejudice Against the Tesla Model X
A look at a key part of green energy’s clique mentality.
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Lifting the Ban on Crude Oil and Natural Gas Exports: It’s Time to Make a Change
Earlier this week, a New Hampshire voter asked Hillary Clinton if she would sign a bill in favor of building...
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One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Shoes: Adidas’s Plan to Tackle Ocean Trash
Life in plastic isn’t always fantastic.
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Was the BP Settlement Enough?
$18.7 billion seems like a lot, but will that make up for the damage BP caused?
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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 other?
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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 you...
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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 not...
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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 we...
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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 crash...
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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 several...
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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.
