Last month, interior department secretary Ryan Zinke wrote in an op-ed that the U.S.’s national parks are being loved to death . He specifically lamented the National Park System’s $ 12 billion backlog in deferred maintenance. But another symptom of the overwhelming power of tourists is ecosystems that need to …
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The question: Is a real Christmas tree better for the environment than a fake one? The answer: It depends on your plans for the future. Every year, 95 million families … Click to Continue »
Read More »The first casualty of North Korean nuclear tests? The country’s environment
Mount Paektu is an active volcano that occupies a revered place in Korean legend as the birthplace of the Korean people. But it may be paying a price for their … Click to Continue »
Read More »Civil servants charge Trump is sidelining workers with expertise on climate change and environment
Interior Department manager Joel Clement figured his new bosses in the Trump administration might disapprove of his climate change-focused work protecting Alaskan villages from rising seas. But the reassignment slip … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump hasn’t destroyed the environment – yet. So the fight is on
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on Monday, May 15: If there’s a silver lining to the toxic cloud hovering over the White House, it’s that our … Click to Continue »
Read More »Youth, environment focus of Merced Art Hop
Art Hop is partnering with Merced County Office of Education this month Participatory activities are available for expression Earth Day also incorporated … Click to Continue »
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