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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...
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May 18, 2013 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.
May 18, 2013 — Afghanistan is believed to be home to world-class mineral deposits, valued at up to $3 trillion and offering hope for the country's economic future. But in the current environment of uncertainty, investors are nervous and it could be many years before Afghanistan strikes pay dirt.
May 18, 2013 — Atmospheric scientist Ira Leifer installed special air sensors on a camper, then drove from Florida to California, measuring methane levels all along the way. More than 6,000 readings later, he found some noticeable spikes, especially around petrochemical plants and urban areas like Los Angeles.
Consumer Consequences from APM: What would the world look like if everyone lived like you?
Alexandria Bay Hosts River Environment Conference
Feb 08, 2002 — St. Lawrence River advocates gather in Alexandria Bay for "Winter Environmental Weekend 2002." The conference will address the health of the natural community and environment of the St. Lawrence River. Martha Foley talks with Save the River president John Farrell, a research associate at Syracuse University. Go to full article
Bacteria Could Power Environmental Monitoring Equipment
Feb 06, 2002 — Bacteria that can eat pollution and generate electricity at the same time. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports. Go to full article
Recycling Computers
Feb 04, 2002 — As older computers become obsolete, we're faced with a dilemma: what to do with the out-of-date equipment? The problem will only grow as personal computers become a stock item in more and more households. But so far, the manufacturers, the recycling industry, and the government don't have a plan in place to deal with the old equipment. That's a problem because some of that equipment contains lead, mercury, and other toxic materials that can cause damage to the environment and people's health. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports. Go to full article
The Environmental Impact of Unseasonable Warmth
Jan 29, 2002 — Near-record warmth in much of the Great Lakes region is having an effect on insects and wildlife. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Ali Kawa reports. Go to full article
Sierra Club Says Environmental Protection Fund is Good and Bad
Jan 23, 2002 — Environmentalists are pushing hard now that Governor Pataki appears to have given a green light to spending the Environmental Protection Fund. Most of the 125 million dollar... Go to full article
Farm Practices Slow to Change
Jan 09, 2002 — For years, environmentalists, government workers, and others have been puzzled about why more farmers don't make use of environmentally friendly land management practices.... Go to full article
Global Population Doubles in Four Decades
Jan 01, 2002 — A recent United Nations report indicates the earth's population has doubled since 1960. The report says the result of that growth is that humans are altering the planet on... Go to full article
Pataki May Raid Environmental Fund
Dec 20, 2001 — Environmentalists and Assembly Democrats are accusing Governor Pataki of trying to raid a fund designated for environmental projects. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Conservatives Angered by Pataki Support of Hudson Dredging
Dec 07, 2001 — The decision to dredge toxic PCBs from the Hudson River could help to shape the upcoming governor's race. Republican Governor George Pataki supported the clean-up, a move... Go to full article
Visitors: Carolyn Raffenberger, "Precautionary" Environmentalist
Dec 06, 2001 — David Sommerstein talks to Carolyn Raffenberger about the "precautionary principle". It says we should look into environmental and health effects before we leap into advances... Go to full article
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