Environmental Issues: Environmental Events
What really happened at Chernobyl and Bhopol? How do different countries celebrate Earth Day? To understand environmentsl issues, it's important to understand what happened at major environmental events that have helped to shape the current state of environmental policy, laws, and activim.
Celebrate America Recycles Day on November 15
America Recycles Day takes place every year on November 15, proclaimed by the president and celebrated in communities nationwide with events that educate people about the benefits of recycling and of purchasing products made from recycled materials.
America Recycles Day takes place every year on November 15, proclaimed by the president and celebrated in communities nationwide with events that educate people about the benefits of recycling and of purchasing products made from recycled materials.
Oscar Goes Green
At the 79th Academy Awards, Oscar turned green for the first time--and not with envy. Producers of the annual telecast worked with scientists and environmental groups to neutralize the show's environmental impact and to send a message about environmental stewardship to millions of viewers worldwide.
At the 79th Academy Awards, Oscar turned green for the first time--and not with envy. Producers of the annual telecast worked with scientists and environmental groups to neutralize the show's environmental impact and to send a message about environmental stewardship to millions of viewers worldwide.
Top Environmental Stories of 2006
What were the top environmental stories of 2006? What made them important or significant? Check this list of the dozen top environmental stories, chosen by Larry West, About Environmental Issues, to see whether you agree or disagree.
What were the top environmental stories of 2006? What made them important or significant? Check this list of the dozen top environmental stories, chosen by Larry West, About Environmental Issues, to see whether you agree or disagree.
What are the Effects of Drought?
Drought can have serious health, social, economic and political impacts with far-reaching consequences. Learn more about the possible effects of drought and how they are interrelated.
Drought can have serious health, social, economic and political impacts with far-reaching consequences. Learn more about the possible effects of drought and how they are interrelated.
What is Drought?
What is the true definition of "drought," how many different types of droughts are there, and what causes droughts to occur?
What is the true definition of "drought," how many different types of droughts are there, and what causes droughts to occur?
What are the Environmental Impacts of Hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina puts public health at risk. Learn about the environmental impacts of Hurricane Katrine, including industrial waste, raw sewage and oil spills.
Hurricane Katrina puts public health at risk. Learn about the environmental impacts of Hurricane Katrine, including industrial waste, raw sewage and oil spills.
World Water Day - A Billion People Worldwide Lack of Safe Drinking Water
World Water Day -- More than a billion people lack access to safe drinking water. Every day, 14,000 people die from diseases caused by this global water crisis, the majority of them children under 5 years old. World Water Day is an annual observance to raise public awareness about this critical global health issue and to inspire personal action. Read the interview with Gary White, executive director and co-founder of WaterPartners International, to learn how you can help.
World Water Day -- More than a billion people lack access to safe drinking water. Every day, 14,000 people die from diseases caused by this global water crisis, the majority of them children under 5 years old. World Water Day is an annual observance to raise public awareness about this critical global health issue and to inspire personal action. Read the interview with Gary White, executive director and co-founder of WaterPartners International, to learn how you can help.
Earth Day - A Tale of Two Earth Days
Offers a history of Earth Day, profiling both the international Earth Day observance held each year on the vernal equinox and the annual Earth Day celebration on April 22, which is more common in the United States.
Offers a history of Earth Day, profiling both the international Earth Day observance held each year on the vernal equinox and the annual Earth Day celebration on April 22, which is more common in the United States.
Toxic Cloud Rises Over London as Fuel Fire Rages
Details about a fire at a fuel depot in Hertfordshire, which caused a series of explosions that sent a cloud of toxic smoke into the air over London, raising concerns about public health. Officials said the fire at the Buncefield fuel depot, a 100-acre facility and the fifth largest storage facility in the U.K., is the worst industrial fire in Europe since 1945.
Details about a fire at a fuel depot in Hertfordshire, which caused a series of explosions that sent a cloud of toxic smoke into the air over London, raising concerns about public health. Officials said the fire at the Buncefield fuel depot, a 100-acre facility and the fifth largest storage facility in the U.K., is the worst industrial fire in Europe since 1945.
China Toxic Chemical Spill Flowing Toward Russia
Nearly a month after an explosion at a chemical plant in northeastern China killed five people and spilled 100 tons of cancer-causing benzene into the Songhua River, the damaging effects of the accident continue to spread.
Nearly a month after an explosion at a chemical plant in northeastern China killed five people and spilled 100 tons of cancer-causing benzene into the Songhua River, the damaging effects of the accident continue to spread.
2005 Weather - 2005 - A Year of Extremes
Weather went wild in 2005—in the United States and around the world—with a record downpour in the Nevada desert, glaciers melting in Greenland, an unprecedented series of major hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic, and the worst drought in a century in the Amazon rainforest. The cost in property losses, environmental damage and human lives is still being calculated and may never be fully understood.
Weather went wild in 2005—in the United States and around the world—with a record downpour in the Nevada desert, glaciers melting in Greenland, an unprecedented series of major hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic, and the worst drought in a century in the Amazon rainforest. The cost in property losses, environmental damage and human lives is still being calculated and may never be fully understood.
Mistletoe - Fun Facts About Mistletoe
Everyone knows about the power of mistletoe at Christmas, right? It makes holiday romance democratic by making everyone equally kissable. But there is more to mistletoe than kissing and holiday merriment.
Everyone knows about the power of mistletoe at Christmas, right? It makes holiday romance democratic by making everyone equally kissable. But there is more to mistletoe than kissing and holiday merriment.
Toxic Spills Due to Hurricanes May Cause Lasting Damage
Among the damage caused by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina are oil and chemical spills from refineries and other factories along the southern coast of the United States. A Houston Chronicle review of data from the National Response Center shows that the two hurricanes caused at least 595 spills, releasing enormous amounts of oil, natural gas and other chemicals into the air, soil and water.
Among the damage caused by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina are oil and chemical spills from refineries and other factories along the southern coast of the United States. A Houston Chronicle review of data from the National Response Center shows that the two hurricanes caused at least 595 spills, releasing enormous amounts of oil, natural gas and other chemicals into the air, soil and water.
Hurricane Wilma - News Coverage on Hurricane Wilma
Updated news coverage about Hurricane Wilma, plus resources and information to help people prepare for the hurricane and cope with the damage.
Updated news coverage about Hurricane Wilma, plus resources and information to help people prepare for the hurricane and cope with the damage.
Hurricanes - EPA Offers Informational Flyers on Potential Environmental and Health Issues for People Returning to Communities Affected by Hurricanes
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused widespread damage to life and property throughout the Gulf Coast region, but for those people returning to rebuild affected communities the dangers continue. The EPA is providing informational flyers to help returning residents cope with a variety of potentially life-threatening environmental and health hazards created by the storm damage.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita caused widespread damage to life and property throughout the Gulf Coast region, but for those people returning to rebuild affected communities the dangers continue. The EPA is providing informational flyers to help returning residents cope with a variety of potentially life-threatening environmental and health hazards created by the storm damage.
The History of Earth Day
When U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson organized a grassroots protest and "teach-in" about the state of the environment in 1970, he started a movement and an annual event that continues be a source of inspiration for millions of people. In this article, Nelson recounts the genesis of the first Earth Day.
When U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson organized a grassroots protest and "teach-in" about the state of the environment in 1970, he started a movement and an annual event that continues be a source of inspiration for millions of people. In this article, Nelson recounts the genesis of the first Earth Day.
The Legacy of the Bhopal Disaster
More than 20 years after an explosion at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India sent deadly gas wafting across the city's poorest sections, survivors are still struggling to cope with the health issues left behind by the worst industrial accident in history.
More than 20 years after an explosion at the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India sent deadly gas wafting across the city's poorest sections, survivors are still struggling to cope with the health issues left behind by the worst industrial accident in history.
Three Mile Island: Feds Back Nuclear Energy for the Environment
In this article for Grist magazine, columnist Amanda Griscom writes about the U.S. govnerment's continuing support of nuclear energy, despite the lessons of Three Mile Island, the nation's worst nuclear accident.
In this article for Grist magazine, columnist Amanda Griscom writes about the U.S. govnerment's continuing support of nuclear energy, despite the lessons of Three Mile Island, the nation's worst nuclear accident.
Meltdown at Three Mile Island
A film, timeline and other special features about the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history, from The American Experience on PBS.
A film, timeline and other special features about the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history, from The American Experience on PBS.