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Hurricane Bertha Quickly 20% Stronger
Hurricane Bertha is growing in strength and could reach Category 2 hurricane strength.
70 Wildfires Burning 579,000 Acres in 8 States
Weather conditions are set to worsen across much of northern California and the coast as wildfires continue to rage.
While U.S. Off-Shore Wind Industry Struggles, Germany Announces 30 New Wind Farms
Germany has announced a plan to build 30 new off-shore wind farms, blazing a cleaner trail for renewable energy. The U.S. is lagging behind in off-shore wind energy.
Does the G8 Meeting Matter?
The leaders of the G8 are meeting, but why do we expect so little progress on global warming and the food and energy crises?
The Next Status Vehicle: The Solar Prius
Toyota will reportedly put solar arrays on next-generation hybrid Prius cars, and they will generate enough electricity to run the cars' air conditioning systems.
Hurricane Bertha Forms in Atlantic
Hurricane Bertha formed in the Atlantic, the first hurricane of the 2008 season.
Guiltless Green Bourbon
Maker's Mark is powering a Kentucky bourbon distillery with stillage waste.
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Atlantic, marking the second named storm of the 2008 hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Bertha Could Be Brewing
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, is dissipating but still dangerous as it passes over Mexico and Guatemala.
How to Save $800 on Gas This Year
Save up to $800 per year with these simple driving tips.
Report: Midwest Flooding More Frequent with Global Warming
Global warming is causing more flooding and more heat waves, according to new research.
Tropical Storm Douglas Joins Hurricane Boris
A day after Hurricane Boris formed in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Douglas formed near Mexico.
Hurricane Boris Regains Strength
Hurricane Boris formed in the Pacific July 1, the first hurricane of the 2008 season.
8 Fun Alternatives to Fireworks
Fireworks are dangerous and release toxic pollutants that harm the environment. Consider these fun alternative activities to celebrate the Fourth of July.
The Year Americans Fell Out of Love with Cars
Car sales hit a 10-year low, and oil prices show no sign of decreasing.
Hurricane Boris Losing Strength
Hurricane Boris formed in the Pacific July 1, the first hurricane of the 2008 season.
Hurricane Boris Forms in Pacific
Hurricane Boris formed in the Pacific July 1, the first hurricane of the 2008 season.
A Big Piece of Montana Is Protected from Development
In a deal that amounts to one of the largest conservation projects in U.S. history, nearly 500 square miles of Montana forests will be preserved.
Judge: Reduce CO2 Or Don't Build Coal Plant
In a decision hailed by global warming campaigners, a judge in Georgia has said a Dynegy coal-fired power plant cannot be built until it accounts for and reduces the carbon dioxide emissions from generating electricity.
Hundreds of Wildfires Burning 450,000 Acres in 9 States
Red flag warnings mean weather conditions will again contribute to wildfire across the West, where there have already been more large fires than average this season.
Who's Speculating in Oil? You Are
With oil and gas hitting new highs, just who are these speculators driving up the price? It is us.
The 4-Minute Reader Survey
The Daily Green reader survey.
Why the Bus May Not Make A Stop for Your Kid This School Year
High oil, gas and diesel prices are driving municipal governments, police departments and school districts to try cost-cutting schemes like limiting the number of bus routes or stops on school bus routes.
2 Tropical Storm Swirl in Pacific
Tropical Storm Boris and Tropical Storm Cristina formed in the Pacific, one near Baja California and one near Hawaii. Neither is expected to make landfall as a tropical storm.
Unopened E-mails Leave Bush Admin in the Clear
How can Bush and friends support greenhouse gas regulation when they haven't opened the e-mails telling them they are a problem?
50% Chance North Pole Will Be Ice-Free This Summer
Climate scientists have placed the odds for an ice-free North Pole by the peak of the Arctic summer.
The Democratic National Convention Wants to Party Green
The Democratic National Convention has set its sights on becoming the greenest convention to date. As anyone who has tried to throw a sustainable party would know, this has proved to be a challenge.
Waterfalls Discovered in New York City!
Check out these (man-made) feats of nature in NYC while you still can.
Are Larger Fires Due to Global Warming?
Buffeted by drought and fed by lightning and wind, the wildfire season has already exceeded the 10-year average by a significant margin. These conflagrations are consistent with what scientists have told us we should expect from climate change.
Why We'll Wish We Did What California Has Done
California has set new rules for reducing global warming pollution that are more comprehensive than any other state's plans. Here's why that matters.
Supreme Court Slashes Exxon Valdez Penalty 80%
The Supreme Court has slashed the penalty Exxon-Mobil will have to pay for the Exxon Valdez spill by 80% from $2.5 billion to $500 million.
A New Yellowstone in the Everglades
By buying out big sugar, Florida will create a new park in the Everglades to rival Yellowstone.
World Losing Rain Forest the Size of Illinois Every Year
Five things you can do to help save the rain forests, which are disappearing at a rate of a forest the size of Illinois every year.
National Security At Risk From Global Warming
South Africa, Nepal, Morocco, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Paraguay, Yemen and Ivory Coast are among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, from a U.S. National Security perspective.
48 Wildfires Burning 314,355 Acres in 6 States
Nearly 50 fires are burning more than 300,000 acres across the United States as an intense wildfire season continues.
How Smoggy Is Your Car?
In California, vehicles will be labeled based on how much pollution they produce.
7 Natural Insect Repellents
DEET may be an effective insect repellent, but its safety is questionable. Fight biting insects with these natural bug sprays and repellents instead.
Green Tips for Summer
Green grilling tips and recipes, organic beers and natural wines, safe sunscreens, nontoxic bug repellents and more.
What We've Learned About the Climate in 20 Years
The testimony about global warming, of climatologist James Hansen before Congress June 23, 2008.
The Best George Carlin Environmental Quotes
Legendary comedian George Carlin has passed away. He often touched on environmental subjects in his humor, so we have assembled our favorite of his quotes on green themes.
Why You Should Know the Number 350
New advertisements ask people to get familiar with 350, the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere in 1988, and the goal, they say, we should be aiming for to reduce emissions.
Typhoon Fengshen Isn't Done Yet
Typhoon Fengshen is responsible for at least 155 deaths in the Philippines, and the death toll is expected to rise much higher even as it moves on toward China and Japan as a tropical storm.
The Renewable Fuel We Love to Hate
Barack Obama is more supportive of federal subsidies for corn-based ethanol than his rival John McCain.
New York's Clearwater Festival to Bring Film, Music and Green
New York's Clearwater Festival, the Great Hudson River Revival, is a great green festival for music, film, activism and more.
Why the Sierra Club Endorsed Barack Obama
The Sierra Club and the United Steelworkers have endorsed Barack Obama. Find out why.
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of Your Next Flight
A new calculator helps you estimate the carbon dioxide emissions caused by your next airline flight.
Pet Food Infested with Rodents and Birds
Pet food from Petco may be unfit for consumption because a distribution center held food in unsanitary conditions where rodent and bird infestations were noted during inspections in April and May.
Bush Administration Links Extreme Weather to Global Warming
Global warming is causing more extreme weather events like drought, flooding, heat waves and hurricanes in North America, and it's likely to get worse, the Bush Administration reports.
Mayfly-Mimicking Sensor to Replace Canary in the Coal Mine
In exciting new biomimicry technology, scientists are working to apply mayfly biology to sensors that sniff out environmental toxins.
Does Global Warming Trump Nuclear Waste?
John McCain wants to build 45 nuclear power plants, arguing that they're needed to combat global warming, while Barack Obama hasn't embraced nuclear power because nuclear waste stays radioactive for so long.
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