Today in environmental history: Naturalist John Muir is born
Muir is best known for his sojourn in Yosemite Valley from 1868 to 1874; at his urging, Congress established Yosemite National Park in October 1890.
Today in environmental history: Deepwater Horizon spills into Gulf of Mexico
On this day in 2010, a BP oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.
Amidst drought, the grass is only greener for LA’s wealthy
"It's all well and good that the wealthy are having their lawns painted green, but that's not a solution."
Environment issues hurt poor people most, say speakers at LA forum
Grijalva, who chairs the congressional committee and is a member of the Progressive Caucus, said, "40 years of environmental policy issues are under attack."
Today in environmental history: Bill McKibben steps it up with 350.org
This is the science of climate change. It is no longer up for debate.
GMO labels on food: Chicagoans dish out activism
"At the heart of this campaign is consumer rights. People deserve to know what they are eating and feeding their children."
Today in environmental history: Mojave Desert spared a nuclear waste dump
Ward Valley, Calif., was decided upon in 1988 as the preferred location for a nuclear waste dump to be operated by U.S. Ecology.
