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News Articles Home Key Democrat Cheers Bush Climate Plan Chairman of House energy and air quality committee welcomes Bush plan What Makes Cicadas So Loud? Hear a sound clip of 17-year cicadas buzzing. And learn how they do it. Chinese Toothpaste Is Toxic Buy no toothpaste from China, FDA warns. David Wolfe: The Week In Weather Maple Syrup And Fall Foliage At Risk From Climate Change Melamine Found In U.S.-Made Feeds Latest recall shows how little U.S. regulators know about the domestic food supply, let alone imports from China and elsewhere. Big Organic Just Got Bigger The nation's largest organic grocery supplier just got bigger, with the acquisition of a popular tofu and mock-meat maker. Whales Make It To Sea The story of the wayward humpback whales ends happily, as the mother-child duo leave the Sacramento River and return to sea. A Major Realty Co. Goes Green CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. is the first major real estate services provider to go carbon neutral. U.S. Is Odd And Out At Climate Summit G-8 leaders disagree over climate strategy, but U.S. stands virtually alone in its stubborn opposition. Offshore Oil Rigs Ready For Storms Companies operating in the Gulf of Mexico say oil and natural gas supplies are more resistant to hurricane damage than in 2005. Lake Okeechobee Reaches Record Low Drought sends Lake Okeechobee to record lows, and the lake bed burns. E.O. Wilson: On Rachel Carson The rock star of biologists on the grandmother of the environmental movement - Part II E.O. Wilson: On Rachel Carson The rock star of biologists on the grandmother of the environmental movement - Part I Globe Nears Warming Tipping Point A new analysis finds the climate reaching a point of no return faster than thought, but there's still time to act. FEMA: We're Ready For Hurricanes Critics don't believe the maligned agency is ready for storm season, and at least one state misses National Guard equipment deployed to Iraq. National Guard MIA For Storm Response Louisiana guard has equipment in Iraq that it could need to respond to a major hurricane. Lost Whales Headed Home After 2 weeks in the Sacramento River, two injured whales are headed back to the sea. U.S. Rejects World Climate Goals The Bush Administration rejects the "2 degree target" that other world leaders favor. 'Fire Tornadoes' Keep Blaze Untamed The Georgia-Florida wildfire remains largely out of control, three weeks after it started. It's Organic, Sure. But Is It Biodynamic? Biodynamic farming has a devoted underground following like organic farming did before it went mainstream. Five Star Public Transit Amtrak debuts luxury cars for the first time in its history. N.Y. Gov. Likes Traffic Pricing, 'In Theory' Spitzer calls Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan "wise," but he isn't sold on it yet. Lawn Watering Is Last Straw In drought-plagued Southeast, rampant watering of lawns and gardens leads to water shortages. HSBC Invests In $100 Million Climate Partnership The world's third largest bank will promote climate action across the world, in cities, river basins and forests. Showdown On Car Pollution Hearings on California's greenhouse gas emission rule are Wednesday, and 11 others would adopt the rule if approved. Pursuing Fire, Crews Find Snakes, Gators While the Okefenokee wildfire rages, Florida golf courses dry up and California braces for a potent fire season. Tax-free, Florida Prepares For Hurricanes Floridians can shop for survival gear tax-free, as a ferocious storm season approaches. Climate Policy Envy Democrats want a share of the praise Schwarzenegger has been receiving for California's climate policies. Green On The Golf Course? Not In Florida With drought at a near-historic point, Florida golfers have little trouble with the water traps (they're dry). Goal: More Solar-powered Water Heaters Using a solar-powered water heater can dramatically reduce energy bills, and tax incentives are available to defray the cost. Small Is Looking More And More Beautiful In "Deep Economy," Bill McKibben explores the hollow core of consumerism, and offers a community-centric and local solution. Crews Ready For Intense Fire Season With wildfires blazing at late-summer intensity, the spring finds firefighters preparing for the worst. Feds Complete Melamine Risk Assessment Health risk assessment for melamine was released Friday afternoon before a three-day weekend. Bill Richardson: Decision 2008 Time For New Energy Economy Is Now Green Your Three-Day Weekend The Daily Green''s quick and dirty guide to making your red white and blue Memorial Day weekend a little more green. Pollution Threatens Fetuses, Babies Most Alarmed scientists call for better regulation of chemicals to reduce cancers and brain damage. At Risk From Climate Change: Golf? When it comes to tourism, the changing climate isn't just a risk for ski slopes, Congress hears during testimony from tourism officials. Southeast Drought Unrelenting A lake in Florida drops so low, crews get an unusual chance to remove toxic mud. Gore Draws Wisdom From Vonnegut The late great author gives the Gore - and the former VP's audience - food for thought. Whales Get 3-Day Weekend Scientists will try once more to coax whales out from Sacramento River before the weekend. China Chides U.S. Over Food Imports China lashes out at U.S. companies for seeking the cheapest food available. Noisy Cicadas Back In Action Brood XIII promises noisy chatter throughout the Midwest. NBC Aims To Set Green Standard NBC will cut greenhouse gas emissions 3 percent and lessen the impact of TV and movie production. 'I Saw The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker' The supposedly extinct bird has been seen, again, this time by an expert N.Y. birder. World Meets Population Threshold: Most Now Live In Cities More people live in cities now than rural countryside. David Wolfe: The Week In Weather Fewer Fruit and Nut Trees In A Warmer World New TV Tech Spawns Trash Wave The HD craze has compelled many to toss out the old tube, hazardous waste and all. FDA Tests For Toxic Toothpaste Regulators are testing toothpaste to ensure no poison found in Panama has reached the U.S. Led Zep Could Reunite For Live Earth The band's last tour, with two of three surviving members, was in 1994. Gore Stumps ... For His Book Gore's whistle stop tour is to promote his book, but also his antidote for what's ailing America. |
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