Tag: environment
Environmentalists worry California's cap-and-trade plan will hurt national efforts
California starting in January will begin implementing an emissions reduction program, where emitters can purchase carbon offsets by financing emissions reduction programs in the United States. But a new report from Greenpeace questions whether that's even a good idea....
Politicians focused on clean energy jobs, but not climate benefits of being green
Politicians of all stripes are clamoring to lay out how they'd support continued growth in green energy jobs. But when it comes to talking about green jobs, politicians are focused mostly on the jobs part and less on the green....
Environmentalists to attempt lawsuit to halt alleged pollution by nuclear power plant
Environmentalists have targeted a nuclear power plant in New England, in hopes of clamping down on it and reducing what they say is excessive pollution. They're threatening a lawsuit under the Clean Water Act if regulators don't act....
New project seeks to develop dormant volcano into power source
A project in Oregon seeks to turn a long-dormant volcano into a source of power for as many as a million people. It would involve pumping water deep into the water, where the geothermal activity would turn that water into steam to spin turbines — without producing CO2....
Scientist turns to music to help people understand complex data
Understanding complex data is something scientist do every day. But when it comes to taking that data and conveying it to average people, it can be a bit more tricky. Peter Larsen, a biologist, decided to take that data and turn it into song....
Scientist uncovers species of ocean plants that flee from predators
When you think of your house plant, it would be hard to imagine it growing legs and running away when you come with the clippers. But for a species of ocean "plants," when predators approach, they literally flee for safety....
Coal country incensed at what it sees as Obama's overreach on coal regulations
The people who live in the communities that produces America's coal are mobilized to get President Barack Obama out of office. They see his policies and his EPA as implementing new regulations that are directly costing their communities jobs....
Conservative politicians argues Republicans can lead in dealing with climate change
Bob Inglis is out of Congress now, but he's still a committed conservative. Unlike many of his brethren, however, he's ready to tackle climate change. And he says Republicans, conservatives, are in the perfect position to engage on the issue and lead solutions to deal with it....
Californians set to vote on bill requiring labeling of genetically modified foods
Voters in California in November will be able to vote on whether food sold in the state that contains genetically modified organisms must be labeled as such. The implications are vast, with approval likely leading to a national drive for labeling and perhaps to higher food costs....
French study raises questions about health effects of genetically modified corn
A group of French scientists are raising questions about the safety of genetically modified corn. The scientists say, specifically, that Roundup Ready corn causes tumors in rats, and therefore isn't safe in humans -- a claim wholly rejected by Roundup producer Monsanto....
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