
The USDA appears about to approve a new Monsanto GMO crop that will increase spraying of a herbicide containing 2,4-D, a chemical component of Agent Orange. 2,4-D is already in use, not only on crops, but on lawns and playing fields. Read More...
Some visionary county commissioners in Kitsap, a fairly rural area of Washington, are considering new, environmentally friendly approaches to sewage and stormwater drainage that would have revolutionary impact. Read More...
This item in the Huffington Post looks at groups and corporations trying to co-opt political and environmental issues. We're just posting the environmental items, like Dow Chemical claiming it's for clean water and the American Chemical Council for chemical safety. Read More...
This article in "Urban Re:Vision" is a good short survey of the way several cities have reduced water use and increased stormwater capture, including San Francisco's greenstreets and Las Vegas cash-for-grass program. Read More...
With gas drilling in NYC's and other watersheds looming, the gas industry's ability to make hydraulic fracturing safer is a major issue. Read More...