Mutated butterflies: Fukushima aftermath continues
For those who continue to argue that nuclear energy is both feasible and safe, protesters may have a new, compelling argument: "Tell that to the butterflies."
In Japan, thousands protest nuclear power
This comes one year after Japan was struck by the earthquake- and tsunami-triggered Fukushima Daichi disaster.
New comic to dish the dirt on ocean pollution
The Pacific Garbage Patch is an area of the Pacific Ocean filled with tons of plastic trash, which has increased exponentially.
Heat wave, fires driven by climate change, scientists say
The very real problem of global warming is leaving its mark upon the U.S. this summer as scorching heat plagues most of the country
Murdered because they wanted to protect the environment!
Environmental activists world wide - including community leaders and journalists - were being killed at a rate of one per week during 2011 alone.
Third oil spill in a month hits Canada
On June 19, 1,450 barrels of crude oil spilled from a pumping station on a pipeline operated by the Enbridge company.
Canada may fast-track Big Oil at expense of environment
Activists and critics alike are outraged at the Canadian government's recent decision to drastically downsize its environmental assessment process.
Canada, bowing to oil companies, fires ocean scientists
After massive layoffs at Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans, leading ocean scientists - and the environment itself - will suffer the consequences.
Peru mine conflict pits David against Goliath
The action, emblematic of conflict throughout Latin America between local people and multi-national mining corporations, resulted in violent confrontation.
Cuba celebrates International Children's Day
Cuba puts itself onto a fiesta footing each June 1 to entertain "those they know" who want every happiness, love, and an unforgettable International Children's Day.
