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Canada and the U.S. are among the small number of nations that directly border the Arctic region. It’s a short list of just eight that includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Russia.
World-wide interest over the transportation...
According to press reports out of Atlantic Canada, this has been a bumper season for lobster.
One reason may be a robust grey seal population, as discussed in this Chronicle Herald business write-up out of Nova Scotia:
And the glut of lobster may...
UPDATE: No environmental activist has suggested that a wilderness or Adirondack land parcel be named after themselves personally. The text below has been corrected to clarify this point.
This week, a group called Adirondack Wild unveiled a...
An unscheduled press conference with President Obama pre-empted broadcast of our Readers & Writers conversation with Terry Tempest Williams. Online audio of the conversation in now available. Terry Tempest Williams will be our guest Tuesday,...
In Box readers have already heard about Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Great Blue Heron web camera. That two-camera set-up offers wonderful views. As many have commented, the soothing natural sound alone is worth the visit. And, hey, if there...
Environment
May 20, 2013 — Melissa Block talks to Jon Hamilton about the science of tornadoes.
May 20, 2013 — Tornado strength is currently measured on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which gives the tornado a rating from 0 to 5 based on estimated wind speeds and the severity of the damage.
May 20, 2013 — California is about to become the first state to require shore power at its ports. A new law mandates at least half of a shipping line's fleet to shut down their diesel engines and plug into shore-side electric power when they unload their cargo. It's part of a larger effort to cut pollution at the state's busiest ports, but costs have been a sticking point.
Consumer Consequences from APM: What would the world look like if everyone lived like you?
A Look Back at the Top Regional Stories of 2002
Jan 03, 2003 — Martha Foley, Brian Mann and David Sommerstein look back at the top stories and issues of 2002. It's a year-end wrap-up of the news of the region. Go to full article
Recapturing Music's Roots
Dec 26, 2002 — These days a lot of modern music depends heavily on technology. Guitars are electric and beats electronic. But since ancient times human beings have found a way to make music with the things they found in nature. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Tamar Charney has the story of one man who is helping his neighbors rediscover the roots of music. Go to full article
Canada Protects Endangered Species
Dec 25, 2002 — Canada has a new law to protect endangered species. It is designed to protect more than 400 species and their critical habitat. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium?s Dan Karpenchuk reports. Go to full article
Hidden Costs of Sprawl
Dec 24, 2002 — Even if you don't live in an upscale suburb in a sprawling metropolitan area, you're likely paying to support that suburb. Economists and urban planners find there are hidden... Go to full article
Law Governing New Power Plants Set to Expire
Dec 20, 2002 — The New York state legislature will let expire at the end of this year the law that governs the citing of new power plants. There is a dispute between environmentalists and... Go to full article
NAFTA & Environment: Mixed Results
Dec 19, 2002 — In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, established an agency to monitor the environmental effects of trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In a new... Go to full article
Lead Poisoning Still Plagues Cities
Dec 17, 2002 — It's been nearly a quarter of a century since the United States government banned the use of lead-based paint in homes. Yet, more than 800,000 young children still suffer... Go to full article
Audio Postcard: An Invasive Species in Lake George's Most Popular Bays
Dec 17, 2002 — A political fight is underway over the use of a chemical herbicide in Lake George. For years, local residents have watched with alarm as an invasive plant species called... Go to full article
Audio Postcard From Lake George, Where An Invasive Species Has Taken Root
Dec 16, 2002 — The political debate is raging over the use of a chemical herbicide to slow the spread of an invasive plant on Lake George. Brian Mann revisits a summer trip on the lake,... Go to full article
Lake George: Bitter Debate Over Plan To Use Chemical
Dec 16, 2002 — The Adirondack Park Agency has delayed a final vote on the use of a chemical herbicide in Lake George. Many locals hope the chemical "Sonar" will kill an invasive plant... Go to full article
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