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Home Breathable Home
by Brita Belli In order to manage the allergy symptoms that lead to asthma attacks, it’s critical to control the indoor environment. Common indoor triggers include dust mites on pillows, blankets and...
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By the Numbers: Growing Geothermal
by Harriet Weinstein Newly installed geothermal energy in the U.S. has grown 5% or 147.05 megawatts (MW) since the annual survey in 2012 by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). The current...
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Copenhagen—By Bike
by Simon Cooper Copenhagen has long been synonymous with cycling. With the city representing a green destination on the global radar, not only have the possibilities for public pedal power increased,...
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Organic Confusion
by Brita Belli Americans are increasingly concerned about the environment, but skeptical of organic labeling, and not necessarily willing to spend more. A March 2013 Harris poll of 2,276 adults found...
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Of the Trees, For the Trees, By the Trees
by Mary Chaffee American Canopy: Trees, Forests, and the Making of a Nation (Scribner) is the story of Americans and their trees. Though ubiquitous and largely ignored, trees shaped American history in...
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Bad Air
by Brita Belli May is Asthma Awareness Month, the subject of advisories and community initiatives led by agencies including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease...
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Off-Roading Sought in Panther Habitat
by Paul Brinkman Florida may have a hockey team named after its panther, but efforts to conserve the animal’s habitat have taken some hits in the last few years. The biggest battle is over plans to...
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Gulf Stream Energy, with Turtles in Mind
by Paul Brinkman A pioneering effort to generate electric power from ocean currents is about to enter a new phase at Florida Atlantic University. FAU researchers are focused on the Gulf Stream—a river...
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How Green Is That…Electronics Recycler?
by Brita Belli So you’ve bought a new TV, iPhone, tablet or other device and are giddy with technological glee. But what happens to the old model? E-waste is just 1-2% of the municipal solid waste...
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Corals Die for Airport Expansion
by Brita Belli A thriving coral habitat in the Marshall Islands—a sovereign nation in the northern Pacific with a free association compact with the United States—is under threat of destruction thanks...
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Scaling Back
by Melinda Tuhus At its peak, Hurricane Sandy knocked out power to more than 8.5 million homes and businesses across 21 states. Residents of parts of New York City, Long Island and the Jersey Shore...
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The Great Lakes Stress Test
by Jennifer Santisi The Great Lakes, consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario, are under threat. Now, a new mapping tool allows researchers to see just how deep the problem runs...
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Fighting for Air
by Brita Belli Jalyssa Moore was three years old when she had her first asthma attack. “When she woke up that morning, she was breathing really heavy,” says her mom, Kesher Moore, who lives with her...
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New Funds for Renewables
by Ethan Goffman Dan Reicher is an expert in environmental policy, finance and technology who has served three presidents. He was a member of President Obama’s Transition Team and served as Assistant...
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Slice of Life: The Face of Climate Change
by E Magazine Staff The theme of this year’s Earth Day celebration was “The Face of Climate Change.” Visitors to the Earth Day Network site submitted photos of environmental problems and solutions that...
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Eco Laundry Tips
by E - The Environmental Magazine Not only is laundry a necessary chore, but it’s a huge drain on both water and electricity. The average household does almost 400 loads of laundry each year, requiring...
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What’s Wrong with Hair Dye?
by Lindsey Blomberg Salons and home color kits make it easy to say goodbye to grey hairs and roots, but sudden serious allergic reactions to hair dye are on the rise—even among those who have been...
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Free Range Fish
by Brita Belli When Neil Sims was working as a marine biologist in the Cook Islands—an idyllic scattering of white sand and blue lagoon islands halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii—he couldn’t help...
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Eco Laundry Tips
by E - The Environmental Magazine Not only is laundry a necessary chore, but it’s a huge drain on both water and electricity. The average household does almost 400 loads of laundry each year, requiring...
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Collect in Style
by Harriet Weinstein Recycling has become a central part of home life. It not only keeps household trash neatly organized, it also prevents usable trash from being sent to overflowing landfills....
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