Top 10 Green Buildings

Top 10 Green Buildings

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently awarded ten buildings the supreme honor of being the Top 10 Green Buildings in the United States. These buildings were determined by the Committee on the Environment (COTE) to actively contribute more to their...
The Most Endangered Rivers

The Most Endangered Rivers

Essentially everyone in this country knows that there are certain animals that are endangered and at risk for becoming extinct. They are protected in many ways, both in America and internationally, to keep them from dying off forever. But did you know that rivers can...
Celebrating & Remembering Earth Day

Celebrating & Remembering Earth Day

Earth Day is something most people these days have heard of, whether or not they have celebrated it. But as we move into the future, protecting and sustaining the earth has become more important than ever. These days, many live each day like it is Earth Day, and for...
Washed-Up Birds in England

Washed-Up Birds in England

A polyisobutene (PIB) spill has left hundreds of birds along the eastern and southern coasts of England sickened or dead, according to the Devon Wildlife Trust. The birds have washed up on beaches in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Looe covered in an oily and sticky...

Teaching Climate Change

It’s a sad thing to talk about, but it needs to be done: we need to teach our children about climate change, what causes it, and how to stop it. And now they will. New science education guidelines were adopted on Tuesday, April 9th that will teach American students...