Science

Another manmade water crisis in the Midwest: Toledo

August 6, 2014 By Mitch Jones

The algae can produce powerful toxins. Clearly it's a major problem, a public health hazard, and something you'd think Ohio officials would be rushing to address.

Activists, unionists protest oil-by-rail

July 29, 2014 By Blake Skylar

The protest was about the risks posed to workers and people in general: Tthe Lac-Megantic oil train tragedy that killed 47 people was still fresh in the minds of many.

Birds feeling the sting of bee-killing pesticides

July 15, 2014 By Blake Skylar

There's a lot of buzz around a recent study showing the toxic chemicals we use have a ripple effect farther up the food chain, causing birds to rapidly decline in number.

Obama, actor DiCaprio turn the tide on protecting marine areas

June 20, 2014 By Blake Skylar

President Obama used his executive authority on June 17 to create the world's largest marine sanctuary, banning commercial fishing, mining, and oil exploration in a major portion of the Pacific Ocean.

Obama turns up the heat on climate change deniers

June 17, 2014 By Blake Skylar

In a bold and positive move, Obama emphasized the urgency of the matter, and called on students to push the issue beyond the current partisan divide in Washington, D.C.