Mon., 7/16 Global Warming and the Economy: You’ve heard climate scientists talking about the risks associated with global warming, but what does an economist have to say?
Tue., 7/17 Mercury in CFLs: Switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs is an easy way to reduce your energy use, but should you be concerned about the mercury they contain?
Wed., 7/18 Green Campus Profile – University of Oregon Recycling: The University of Oregon Recycling program teaches students that small actions can add up to make big differences.
Thu., 7/19 That Essential Eelgrass: This underwater grass is an unsung hero of marine ecosystems, and some young, unsung heroes are helping to save it.
Fri., 7/20 Caviar Conservation: A DNA test helps the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determine which caviar comes from fishy sources.
Mon., 7/23 Invasive Earthworms: Creepy crawlies are moving into northern forests and affecting nutrient retention in the soil.
Tue., 7/24 Preventing Cholera: Environmental parameters can be used to predict – and therefore help prevent – cholera outbreaks.
Wed., 7/25 Green Guerillas: Urban community gardens can turn wasted spaces into positive places.
Thu., 7/26 Green Boating: Taking the boat out on the water this summer? Here are some tips to minimize your environmental impact.
Fri., 7/27 Pie in the Sky? Harnessing the Jet Stream: Could jet stream winds be harnessed and used to meet the world’s energy needs?
Mon, 7/30 Reusable Shopping Bags: Plastic bags are littering landscapes around the globe. Learn what you can do to help reduce this waste.
Tue., 7/31 America – Too Close to Shore?: Our coasts display Mother Nature’s finery and her fury, yet Americans are flocking to our vulnerable coastlines.
