Corn ethanol, how it harms the climate and destroys the American Great Plains
While still endorsed by the US government, scientists blame corn ethanol for higher food prices, increased CO2 emissions and deterioration of the Great Plains.
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Ebey’s Landing, a natural treasure where rural traditions are kept alive in Washington State
Time stands still on Whidbey Island. In Ebey’s Landing National Reserve, 19th century agricultural traditions are still practiced amid stunning landscapes.
A near-total ban on ivory coming soon to the United States
A new ban on ivory will include nearly all sales of items containing African elephant tusks within the US, hopefully hurting the wildlife trade that is decimating elephants.
Yellowstone, the USA’s oldest park endangered by reckless tourism
Irresponsible tourists are causing evermore problems at Yellowstone National Park. From endangered wildlife to vandalised geothermal wonders, the park is suffering.
What’s wrong with the E-waste trade in the USA
The US is the only developed nation still exporting high volumes of its toxic E-waste to developing countries. A money-saving practice with a high cost for the environment.
Global warming and health. A changing climate is making Americans sick
A report from the US government shows how global warming is making Americans sick. With dire predictions for the future, the need for solutions is critical
Chernobyl 30 years later. How the disaster changed the world of nuclear power
More than 30 years after the disaster, Chernobyl is still dealing with the environmental and health effects caused by the explosion, an event that stopped nuclear power in its tracks.
Arsenic contaminated water in Bangladesh causes thousands of deaths every year
After over two decades since it was first identified, arsenic contaminated water in Bangladesh kills 43,000 every year. Solutions are being implemented, slowly.
Scientists crowdfund to save the Joshua tree by sequencing its genome
The Joshua Tree Genome Project is crowdfunding in an effort to save the iconic tree, victim of climate change, found only in the United States’ Mojave Desert.
The defeat of the DARK Act gives new hope for GMO labelling in the US
The DARK Act has been stopped. The law, which would have denied Americans the right to know about GMOs in their food, has been rejected by the Senate.
Fukushima five years after. Anger and uncertainty are making way to a slow recovery
Fukushima five years on: the nuclear disaster that shook the whole world is still making the news. Its consequences continue plaguing Japan – and other countries.