Through a Green Lens

New Keystone XL Route Still Threatens Water Supply

David R. — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:04:06 +0000

Cross-posted from WeArePowerShift. At the height of the Keystone XL battle, some of the pipeline’s toughest opponents came from Nebraska, where people of all political persuasions were alarmed at the damage a potential spill would cause. And rightfully so: According … Continue reading →

Why the Bees Are Dying, Part 2: EPA Ignored Its Own Scientists’ Warnings

David R. — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:33:23 +0000

EPA too business-friendly? Could it bee? Continue reading →

Why the Bees are Dying (and Why We Should Be Alarmed)

David R. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:26 +0000

A tawdry tale of mysterious disappearances and unpronounceable chemicals. Continue reading →

EPA Announces New Carbon Regulations: What You Need to Know

David R. — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:07:36 +0000

Cross-posted from We Are Power Shift. On Tuesday, the EPA officially announced its long-awaited rules on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants — the first ever in U.S. history. According to the standards, new plants can emit no more than 1,000 … Continue reading →

Ballot Initiative Could Restore Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite National Park

David R. — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:39:37 +0000

In 1923, Hetch Hetchy Valley, known as "Yosemite's twin," was dammed to provide drinking water for San Francisco. But an ambitious proposal could see the dam destroyed and the valley restored to its natural state. Continue reading →

Taking Back the Food System: Three Practical Steps

David R. — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:09:40 +0000

We know the food system is broken. The hard question is, how do we fix it? There's no simple answer, but here are a few real-life ideas for bringing food back to the grassroots. Continue reading →

Rick Santorum on Energy, Environment, and Climate

David R. — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:30:16 +0000

As the election year lurches on, Rick Santorum is emerging as the "conservative alternative" to Mitt Romney. We'll find out just what that means--looking at Mr. Santorum's platform through a green lens. Continue reading →

Of Oil and the Undead: A Keystone XL Update

David R. — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:33:10 +0000

Not long ago, the creature known as Keystone XL was hidden in the uncharted lands of bureaucracy, unknown to the general public. That was before an alliance of environmental campaigners, climate activists, college students, and Nebraska landowners dragged Keystone into … Continue reading →

Environmental Surf Film Journeys into the Great Bear Rainforest

David R. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:40:46 +0000

The stunning landcape visuals draw you in, and the poignant interviews make an understated but undeniable point. Continue reading →

Green Graffiti by Edina Tokodi Brings Nature to the City

David R. — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:39:59 +0000

Urban art installations and murals can challenge authority and subvert establishment, or just decorate a bleak concrete landscape. Sometimes, they can earn their creators wealth and fame. But the most compelling works show us a new way of seeing the world around us. Continue reading →