Living on Earth
Are your cleaning products safe?
Companies that make cleaning products are legally required to disclose their ingredients, but few do.
Offshore wind farms and their discontents
Entrepreneurs who want bring offshore wind farms to the United States are facing staunch opposition and difficult economic calculations.
MacArthur Genius fights to keep bees alive
University of Minnesota scientist Marla Spivak has received a Macarthur genius grant for her work studying bees and trying to save them from "colony collapse disorder."
Genetics and the Environment
There’s been a paradigm shift in the field of genetics. Instead of relying solely on DNA and inheritance, the field of epigenetics now demonstrates how
Frankenfish (genetically modified salmon) comes alive!
A genetically modified Atlantic salmon may soon be available in supermarkets. The company behind it insists it's more environmentally sustainable.
Captain Planet's legacy
In 1990, viewers were first introduced to Captain Planet, a kid-friendly cartoon about environmentalism. Twenty years later, millenials still remember the message.
Renewable energy from dog poop
A conceptual artist is helping illuminate a local dog park using a streetlamp powered by dog waste.
How sustainable is that certified seafood?
Experts are questioning whether the seafood with the "sustainable" labels from the Marine Stewardship Council is really environmentally responsible.
Making Los Angeles more bike friendly
Los Angeles, the nation's most crowded county, can be a harrowing place for bicyclists. Some people are trying to make it a safer.
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