Environment – Page 205 – People's World

Thousands of fish dead as Midwest waters heat up

August 7, 2012 By Blake Skylar

As the blazing summer temperatures heat up lakes and streams, the number of fish affected -- including endangered species -- has come as an unpleasant surprise to concerned scientists.

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First national anti-fracking rally in D.C.

August 6, 2012 By Loretta Roberson And Rick Roberson

"Stop the Frack Attack" was the clear message sent by some 5,000 protesters at the first national demonstration against hydraulic fracturing held in front of the Capitol Building.

Wind farm impact on wildlife debated

August 2, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft habitat conservation plan for the Criterion Wind Project - a 70-megawatt clean energy facility.

Sensitive corals found at Shell’s Arctic drilling site

August 1, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Oil giant Shell will soon begin exploratory drilling in Arctic waters, including in the sensitive ecosystem of the Chukchi Sea. Environmental activists have criticized the company for putting sea life at risk, and now their argument...

A cook’s thoughts on food and more

July 30, 2012 By Barbara Russum

Cooking has always been enjoyable. But I am growing very worried over many aspects of the food we eat.