Every American has the right to know whether the streams and rivers running through their backyards and neighborhood parks are safe for their kids to play in or dogs to splash through. But a report released today by the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) shows that state water quality monitoring in streams across the […]
By Miguel Nigenda What is the absolute best place to go if you want to get involved in climate action? Honestly, I don’t know and I don’t think there is just one. But after going to the general meeting of 350 Seattle I can tell you this much. There are people out there, away from […]
On Tuesday February 8th, an emergency rally over the Dakota Access Pipeline happened at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle. The purpose of the rally was to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline and encourage divestment from Bank of America as a sign of solidarity with the water protectors at Standing Rock. [Broadly speaking; if IN-vesting means […]
By Environmental Blogger Miguel Nigenda I went to the recent Westlake Plaza protest in Seattle more with curiosity than intent. What brought so many people out into the cold night? What are their thoughts and feelings? After two hours of talking, chanting, and a lot of squeezing through people, this is what I was able to […]
This month’s Science Pub Eugene will take a look at how the new wildlife GPS-collar technology is providing insight into animal migration and ecology that was not possible before. On Feb. 9 from 6:30-8:30 this presentation will specifically look at deer, moose and other hoofed critters. The Pub is located at: Whirled Pies at Cozmic, 199 […]
Dear EarthTalk: Why do environmentalists consider Hawaii “ground zero” in the fight against genetically engineered crops? — Michael Van, Poughkeepsie, NY Most of us think of beaches, surfing and luaus when we think of Hawaii. But the constantly warm and moist climate actually provides some of the most productive land in the world with a […]
The Washington State Legislative Session that started in January is an eight week, short session and it’s going to be fast and furious with high stakes for the environment and Washington communities. This year, the Environmental Priorities Coalition has made an unprecedented decision to select only one priority campaign – Safeguard Our Environment. In […]
In, “To Have Borne Witness: Memories and observations regarding human population and species loss” artist and environmentalist Barry Cogswell tackles the pressing issues of the ecological damage humankind is causing. In this book, Cogswell raises awareness of today’s burgeoning human population and unsustainable economic practices–-practices that have resulted in massive reductions in wildlife numbers. In […]
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really heading for a coal-free power future in the U.S. or is this just an environmental pipe dream? — Jack Summa, Boston, MA Far from just an environmental pipedream, the coal industry in the U.S. and around the world is in the midst of a major downswing. In 2011, coal […]
Dear EarthTalk: Which current artists, bands and music festivals are leading lights when it comes to reducing their environmental footprints and spreading awareness about sustainability? — Jim Greenville, Brewster, NY The music industry has indeed come under fire in recent years for the huge amount of plastic waste it generates at outdoor […]
