FLYING THE WASTEFUL SKIES Airplane exhaust and greenhouse gases go hand in hand. But aviation waste of a different kind is also environmentally troubling. Air travelers produce an estimated 7.5 million pounds of trash every day.
By Erin Schneider
MARINE PROTECTION PAYS OFF A recent special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences presents several studies conducted on Marine Protected Areas.
By Erin Schneider
VAN JONES RETURNS The ousting of former green jobs czar Van Jones amid much right wing radio outcry was considered a victory for the fledgling “tea party” movement six months ago. As the founder of the organization Green for All and author of The Green Collar Economy, Jones has been a tireless advocate for a new renewable energy economy that provides a future for poor, minority and underserved communities.
By Brita Belli
THE GREEN BUILDING BATTLES Eco-friendly building is on the rise—and forest certification labels are engaged in ugly legal battles to gain coveted qualification.
By Christine MacDonald
