Mar 19th, 2010 · David Kirby's book Animal Factory tells the story of three people whose lives have been adversely affected by the growth of factory farms. Part investigative report, part thriller, this book explores the environmental and health impact of raising animals in confinement.
Mar 12th, 2010 · Natalie Randolph, a 29-year-old biology and environmental sciences teacher, was introduced Friday as the coach of Washington, D.C.'s Coolidge Colts. She's believed to be the nation's only female head coach of a high school varsity football team.
Mar 9th, 2010 · Businesses can be either for-profit companies or nonprofit organizations. The law doesn't recognize a corporate form that falls in between. But some want to protect these "for-benefit corporations," so companies can balance profitability with social and environmental policies, without the threat of a lawsuit.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · Some local chapters of environmental groups find themselves battling their national leadership over issues like natural gas. The national groups see natural gas as a less-harmful alternative to coal. But local groups fear the damage that gas production could bring to their fresh water and landscapes.
Feb 21st, 2010 · Gov. Joe Manchin (D- WVa.) discusses the environmental and health care reform efforts in his state, while Gov. Gary Herbert (R-Utah), says he thinks states should take the lead in health care issues. "States have the ability to be nimble," Herbert says. "Having 50 different approaches will probably give us a chance to find success." The two lawmakers are in Washington, D.C., for the National Governors Association meeting.
Feb 20th, 2010 · Inspired by Morgan Spurlock’s fast-food gluttony in Super Size Me, two environmental activists from Canada devised their own experiment. Instead of fast food, Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie absorbed themselves in everyday products like shampoos, soaps and cleaners to find out what kind of damage might be done to their health.
Feb 8th, 2010 · China's largest city is preparing to host the 2010 World Expo, a world's fair expected to draw 70 million visitors. But critics say construction of the exposition and the face-lift to neighborhoods is bringing environmental concerns and altering the character of the city. Some voices of dissent are being muzzled.
Feb 4th, 2010 · After more than 100 years of production, the Asarco plant in El Paso, Texas will clean up its mess this year as a result of one of the largest environmental bankruptcies in U.S. history. The plant has a long history of pollution in this Texas city.