Apr 13 It may look unusual, but this greenhouse is actually green By Kathleen McCleery When environmental chemist David Stone decided to build a “green” greenhouse for his wife, he chose a material he’d invented, an environmentally friendly substitute for cement he calls Ferrock. Continue reading
Apr 07 Obama says climate change is harming Americans’ health By Josh Lederman, Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Global warming isn't just affecting the weather, it's harming Americans' health, President Barack Obama said Tuesday as he announced steps government and businesses will take to better understand and deal with the problem. Continue reading
Apr 06 India takes steps to address climate change, as country suffers from record-setting air pollution By Jaywon Choe India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that his country will take new steps to address their growing air pollution problem. Speaking from Delhi, Modi said the Indian government will begin monitoring air quality in 10 cities,… Continue reading
Mar 19 Obama orders 40 percent cut in government’s greenhouse gases By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will order the federal government on Thursday to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 40 percent, as the U.S. seeks to spur other nations to get serious about climate change. Continue reading
Mar 13 First time in 40 years, CO2 emissions stalled while the global economy grew By Anna Sillers The International Energy Agency announced today that, for the first time in 40 years, carbon dioxide emissions flatlined despite global economy growth. Continue reading
Mar 12 John Kerry criticizes Florida governor for banning words ‘climate change’ By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that elected officials who ban the words "climate change" are unwilling to face the facts, a non-so-subtle dig at Florida Gov. Rick Scott's administration. Continue reading
Mar 09 Florida environmental officials banned from using the term ‘climate change’ By Anna Sillers In Florida, a state that environmental scientists have agreed would be hit hard by extreme changes in climate, is not allowed to speak about these changes. At least, not by members of the Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, the state… Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch the viral documentary raising awareness about air quality in China By Larisa Epatko Chinese journalist and environmental activist Chai Jing describes in a video that’s gone viral the moment China’s pollution problem hit home. She was bringing her sick infant daughter home from the hospital and felt compelled to cover her nose with… Continue reading
Mar 02 How to contemplate climate change when you have two kids under age 4 By artsdesk Listen to Hoa Nguyen read “No Sleep” from her collection, “Red Juice: Poems 1998-2008.”… Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 9:27 Why we pick and choose which science to believe By PBS News Hour Climate change, vaccines, genetically modified foods -- those topics are ripe for debate and disbelief among people of every political persuasion who aren’t convinced by scientific evidence. What accounts for the rift between scientists and the public? Gwen Ifill talks… Continue watching