Contrary to popular belief, some rural Americans are extremely invested in environmental protection and conserving resources for future generaitons.
Notes from the urban/rural divide: Yes, there are environmentalists here
Category: environmental issues
West Oakland, gentrification, and environmental racism
West Oakland is a hot new spot for techies looking for a cheap neighbourhood, but it’s also a hotbed of environmental racism.
Spotted owls and Sophie’s choices
The debate over how to handle spotted owls highlights tensions in conservation, animal welfare, and ecology communities.
Nature is an intrinsically valuable resource
As we engage in a bitter debate over national resources and public commons, it’s important to take a step back and remember that nature on its own has an intrinsic value and worth.
On performative environmentalism and water
The liberal obsession with performative environmentalism is creating a serious problem when it comes to tackling water policy.
Cruising through the end of the world
When a massive cruise ship sailed through the Northwest Passage earlier this year, it said a great deal about climate change, and about humanity.
Sometimes trees have to go for the greater good
When people panic over every single proposal to trim, let alone fell, an urban tree, it creates serious problems.
Did you know there might be an old oil well in your back yard?
Abandoned oil and gas wells are scattered across the United States, lying in wait for unwary property owners and recreators. A lack of accountability for the industry is creating an environmental crisis.
Particulate pollution and industrial agriculture
As farms increase to the load of particulate pollution, it’s time to talk about how industrial agriculture can reform its practices to protect the environment.
Why I’m excited that kids are suing for climate change action
Children across the US are mounting multiple cases against federal and state agencies, demanding that they take action on climate change. It’s working.