Top Voted Environment Articles

Since middle school, I have found that the study of the environment reflects a part of my personality. It all began with a National Geographic ­article about the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Although I live nowhere near, I found the story... (more »)

Every day in the United States animals are beaten, neglected, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in unsanitary conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the compassion they deserve. Some are... (more »)

I may not be a movie star, best-selling author, or billionaire when I grow up, but one thing I will be known for, at least locally, is commuting by bicycle. It's sad to see how few people do – even though many could. Lots of people recycle and... (more »)

Next time you’re outside, look around. Look left, right, across the street, under your toes. What do you see? If your neighborhood is like mine, you’re probably surrounded by green lawns, perhaps a row of flowers or a bush. Now, think of... (more »)

Everyone can agree that we have an enormous problem on our hands: the environment’s rapidly deteriorating health. Ozone depletion, desertification, and deforestation are only a few problems on an ever-growing list that threatens to destroy our... (more »)

Green fashions, green brands, green makeup, green lifestyles. Green is the new pink in the world today. Going green has taken our ailing planet by storm, changing the everyday lives of its citizens. An immeasurable amount of the population is... (more »)

As each spring passes, fewer and fewer bees are making their debut, buzzing from flower to flower adding that extra detail that makes springtime complete. Their absence might have picnickers celebrating, but it has scientists scratching their... (more »)

The other day as I searched for a place to dispose of my plastic water bottle, I noticed something strange at my friend’s house: there was no recycling bin. That’s funny, I thought. Maybe it’s just in a different part of the house. I asked... (more »)

I have never been able to decide what it is that I love so much about rainstorms. When I try to sort it out in my mind, several possibilities present themselves. Maybe it’s the earth-shaking power of the thunder vibrating through every cell of... (more »)

This is a true story. It’s a late winter day in Plano, Texas. A high school geology class is walking along a drainage ditch near school. As the teacher points to the white limestone rock and lectures, the students are shivering and muttering... (more »)