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Thad Miller, Columbia grad student

Thad Miller is studying for an MPA in environmental science and policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Monday, 29 Sep 2003 NEW YORK, N.Y. Greetings to […]

Going Mahogany Wild

Illegal Mahogany Logging Endangers Amazon Rainforest in Peru Illegal logging of mahogany is escalating in Peru, threatening the Amazon rainforest and a number of indigenous groups that live in its […]

Enemy Mine I

Landmines Hamper Progress of International Park in Africa If you thought trying to get snowmobiles out of national parks was hard, try landmines. Zimbabwe’s portion of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier […]

Readers sound off on our back-to-school advice, political proclivities, and more

  Re: Of Classrooms and Closets Dear Editor: Thank you for the feature on earth-friendly, back-to-school clothes and school supplies. While the information is greatly appreciated, however, your timing stinks. […]

Umbra on deer hunting

Dear Umbra, My husband kills deer every fall for the “sport” of it. I’m completely disgusted with him and we have bitter arguments. His justification for killing deer is that […]

Food Chain Reaction

Mid-Century Whaling Caused Marine Ecosystem Collapse, Scientists Say For years, marine biologists in the North Pacific have been puzzled by the seemingly inexplicable decline of Alaskan seals, sea lions, and […]

As If British Food Weren’t Bad Enough

British Citizens Voice Overwhelming Opposition to GM Foods The British government is poised to support the planting of GM crops in Europe when a five-year ban on them expires next […]

I’ve Seen the Smokestack and the Damage Done

New Jersey Plays Hardball With Polluters In the most aggressive attack on polluters anywhere in the nation, New Jersey is demanding that more than 80 companies pay penalties for causing […]

Babes Up in Arms

Study Finds Troubling Levels of Flame Retardants in Breast Milk Fire-retardant chemicals used in household items from furniture to computers to coffee makers have been detected in American women’s breast […]

Stephen Buchmann, The Bee Works

Stephen Buchmann is president and founder of The Bee Works and coauthor of The Forgotten Pollinators. Monday, 22 Sep 2003 TUSCON, Ariz. It’s Monday morning and I’ve arrived at my […]