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Science Survey: A Question of Science in EPA Air Regulation Decisions

Scientists advising the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on air pollution issues are criticizing EPA higher-ups for ignoring their scientific counsel. Specifically, they are accusing the Bush Administration of excising science from the process the agency uses to determine how clean the air we breathe should be. The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) challenges EPA administrator Stephen L. Johnson.

Ontario Schools Launch Environmental Curriculum

On June 22, Ontario Education Minister Kathleen Wynne announced that as of January 2008, all elementary and secondary schools in the Canadian province will provide environmental education.

Early Results Support Replacement of Older Woodstoves

Preliminary results from a Montana air quality study suggest that replacing older wood-burning stoves and fireplaces with cleaner-burning, EPA-certified models can substantially reduce airborne fine particulates.

Stealth Release: U.S. Climate Action Report

On July 27, 2007, the Bush administration released (three years overdue) the 4th U.S. "Climate Action Report" to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Geeks Go Green: Info Technology and Energy

Across the globe and in almost everyone's backyard many information technology (IT) companies and managers are growing more conscious of the energy consumption.

Recent Data on Power Plants Available

Power plants are under the gun as federal and state legislators and regulators haggle over how to address climate change and energy production issues.

Green Prefab Buildings: Beyond the Trailer Park

From Quonset huts to double-wides, prefabricated and modular buildings generally have not enjoyed a stellar reputation for quality, style, or eco-friendliness.

NOAA Tries to Consolidate Fish Information For Consumers

Consumers looking for information on which fish may be better to eat, considering factors such as sustainability, health, or source identification, have a range of potential sources.

Dead Zone Count Rises to About 250 Worldwide

It's the time of year when dead zones are prominent all over the northern hemisphere and their causes are varied.

Judge Forces USDA to Disclose Fields of Roundup Ready Alfalfa

A judge's decision has cracked open the black box of at least one genetically engineered crop: alfalfa.

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