Environment

Australian wildfires burning out of control

January 8, 2013 By Blake Skylar

One hundred and thirty fires blazed across New South Wales, Australia's most heavily populated state, as emergency teams evacuated national parks and fought to get the flames under control.

Environment in 2013: You can’t fool Mother Nature

January 7, 2013 By Marc Brodine

There may not yet be the political will in Congress to pass significant climate change legislation. But efforts to address this issue will continue to get strong support from Mother Nature.

Grounded oil rig not yet leaking, investigation underway

January 4, 2013 By Blake Skylar

The Kulluk drilling rig, owned by oil company Shell ran aground off Alaska after breaking away from tow boats due to near-hurricane condition winds.

Factory farming: Torture with a side of pollution

January 2, 2013 By Blake Skylar

Most factory farms are controversial enough in the way that animals are handled there.

10 favorite food websites in 2012

December 27, 2012 By Barbara Russum

All things relating to the food we eat: where is comes from, who does the work, what are the issues and what we can do to be informed and take action.