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A deadly outbreak of E. coli in 2006 spurred an overhaul of food-safety practices, but that's been bad news for natural habitats, a study finds.
Once Republican voters grasp the reality of climate change, they start to support efforts to do something about it, according to new research.
One Colorado farmer has planted the nation's first big industrial hemp crop in 60 years. Yes, it's still illegal.
This is almost certainly not a result of pollution or the BP spill or whatever, but feel free to freak out, as it is probably a sign of the End Times anyway.
Bumblebee biologist Dave Goulson's research helped make the case for banning the pesticides most likely to blame for massive bee die-offs.
And does it really matter whether they do?
Three of six proposed coal-export terminals in Washington and Oregon have been scrapped, and the remaining pieces of the region's coal scheme face challenges.
If you’re reading this post, then you are part of the last generation of people who will have the chance...
Mora County has also adopted a bill of rights asserting its local autonomy, essentially telling state and federal officials and corporations to piss off.