Hydrofracking has an alarming tendency to permanently pollute underground water supplies yet the NYS DEC has drafted rules that could allow fracking near NYC water tunnels. Millions of people rely on this water supply and it’s already in trouble due … Read More
Despite BP’s claims that the Gulf will recover by the end of 2012, a recent survey found a layer of crude oil 10cm thick and shocking numbers of dead sea animals. It may take over a decade for real recovery. … Read More
It’s hard to believe things in the Gulf could get worse but now a Mariner Energy oil rig in the gulf has exploded and is on fire. Some reports have said the rig was “not producing” but that seems odd … Read More
At first glance, drilling for natural gas sounds like a great idea, especially in places where jobs are hard to get. But what exactly is the process they use? It’s called hydraulic fracturing and how it affects the environment should … Read More
What’s the Most Recycled Product in the U.S.?: Scientific American Podcast.
It looks like even the Chinese aren’t keen on giant gas-guzzlers either as the sale of Hummer collapses. I guess people who wish to give the middle finger to the environment will have to shop elsewhere.
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