Summary: New York City's community gardens form an integral part of life in many of the City's neighborhoods. However, many current community gardens are at risk of being "evicted" from…

And there is was, the Chesapeake — a magical place…where the fish wear precious shells! -James Michener (1907-1997) — American Author & Pulitzer Prize Winner (1948)   Summary: The beauty…

Summary: A brief look at the fracking industry in Northern Michigan, the laws and regulations, and how fracking is impacting the Grand Traverse Bay Watershed and the Great Lakes. Fracking has…

________________________________________ By Morgana Matus This post is cross-posted on FIX. Beyond the landfills and trash heaps moldering in almost every town and city across the globe, manmade garbage has found…

Summary: There may be tiny bits of plastic in your toothpaste. These small plastic pieces are part of many personal care products and are designed to wash down the drain.…

Summary: Not all agency rules have the force of law. In March of 2014, the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers issued an "interpretive rule" regarding section 404 of…

Summary:  Trash that is lost, littered, blown, or washed into the ocean is an issue of growing environmental concern.  Los Angeles is a leader in using the federal Clean Water…

Summary: California is currently in the midst of a severe drought that poses substantial risks to agriculture, endangered species, and human society. Water scarcity has caused tensions to ignite among…

Summary: In 2016, the Chinese government plans to launch a national market for carbon permit trading. In preparation for this national system, the government rolled out seven test markets, which…