Steve Curwood
Poo-Gloos: Cleaning wastewater on the cheap
The village of Gresham, Wisconsin, is trying a novel way of getting rid of wastewater: Poo-Gloos, like igloos for sewage.
Ocean noise may threaten dolphins, whales
Human activity is raising the noise levels in the ocean, which could threaten the lives of dolphins and endangered whales.
Environmental groups sue the EPA to save species
Laws protecting endangered species and regulating pesticides could drastically change because of a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.
Government rethinks fluoride in drinking water
The federal government is rethinking how much fluoride should be put in drinking water. Anti-fluoridation activists feel vindicated.
Test tube sheep save endangered species
The SVF Foundation farm in Newport, Rhode Island, freezes animal embryos to save endangered heritage species from extinction.
Developing high-speed train travel for the U.S.
The Obama Administration is attempting to catch up to European and Asian high-speed rail projects.
The wild weather of 2010
Some scientists say climate change may be the reason 2010 stands out for the number and intensity of extreme weather events.
Finding mastodons in ski country
Snowmass Village, Colorado, is home to one of the most significant archeological finds of ice age fossils in North America.
Kiribati's bid for survival
Negotiations over climate change have more urgency for Kiribati, an island that is literally sinking into the ocean.
Carrotmobs inspire buying for the environment
Instead of boycotting irresponsible companies, Carrotmobs inspire masses of people to patronize responsible companies.
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