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UPDATED: E-Cigarettes Versus Regular Cigarettes: Chemicals and Health Risks

December 29, 2015 by Elizabeth Klusinske 4 Comments

UPDATED: E-Cigarettes Versus Regular Cigarettes: Chemicals and Health Risks

E-cigarettes appear to be a healthier alternative to smoking, but we know relatively little about long-term effects. What are the risks of vaping and how do they compare to smoking regular cigarettes?

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Chemical Dynamics of Water Pollution

July 28, 2015 by John A. Jaksich 4 Comments

Chemical Dynamics of Water Pollution

Chemistry, physicochemical properties of pollutants, and biodiversity: These things are all more related than they seem.

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Marijuana’s Legal Status Impacts the Environment

April 1, 2015 by Elizabeth Klusinske 4 Comments

Marijuana’s Legal Status Impacts the Environment

Marijuana cultivation for the black market has a huge toll on the environment. Could legalizing marijuana make growing pot greener?

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The China-US Climate Agreement: Business as Usual

November 16, 2014 by John Austin, Ph.D. 2 Comments

The China-US Climate Agreement: Business as Usual

The recent signing by China and the USA to limit climate change was hailed by some in the world’s media as ground breaking. Is it all just hot air?

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Why the Decline of Golf is Good News for the Environment

October 12, 2014 by Elizabeth Klusinske 9 Comments

Why the Decline of Golf is Good News for the Environment

Golfing is in decline; golf courses are closing all over the nation. That’s sad news for those who love their tee-time, but good news for the environment.

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Birds and Turbines: Designing Offshore Wind-farms to Prevent Bird-strikes

June 17, 2014 by Graham Womack Leave a Comment

Birds and Turbines: Designing Offshore Wind-farms to Prevent Bird-strikes

Must we choose between bird safety and green energy? Maybe not. New research shows that wind turbines may not be as dangerous as earlier surveys showed.

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Colorado, Arizona, Indonesia: Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns

July 4, 2013 by Heather Price Leave a Comment

Colorado, Arizona, Indonesia: Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns

In Colorado, Arizona and Indonesia, wildfires are a huge air pollution problem, and climate change means wildfires will increase in frequency and magnitude.

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Research Shows Slowing in Growth Rates of Caribbean Coral Reefs

January 29, 2013 by Jennifer Young Leave a Comment

Research Shows Slowing in Growth Rates of Caribbean Coral Reefs

What happens to coral reefs when ocean temperatures rise and over-fishing increases? A new study shows that coral growth has slowed dramatically in the Caribbean.

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Weird in the USA: The Wacky Weather of 2012

December 31, 2012 by Tricia Edgar Leave a Comment

Weird in the USA: The Wacky Weather of 2012

From Hurricane Sandy and Isaac to the drought-fed Waldo Canyon Wildfire, 2012 has been a year of extremes in the environment across the United States.

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Environment: Thirteen Resolutions for a Greener Future in 2013

December 31, 2012 by Tricia Edgar 1 Comment

Environment: Thirteen Resolutions for a Greener Future in 2013

Don’t forget to add a few ‘save the planet’ resolutions to your 2013 New Year’s list – just a few small changes can be a big help to the environment.

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