Articles tagged "environmentalism"Books ReviewTropic of Capricorn by Simon Reeveby Carolyn W. Fanelli[2.Sep.09] :. Reeve's explores the tension between indigenous cultures and the natural world on one hand, and modern-day demands for resources and tourism on the other. NewsBurning Man gets in touch with its environmental sideby David Watts Barton [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][27.Aug.07] :. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—“Green” is not the first word one might choose to describe Black Rock City, the home of the counterculture adventure known as Burning Man. Black Rock City, which... ![]() NewsMusic industry increasingly in tune with environmental revolutionby Preston Jones [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][13.Aug.07] :. The music industry is turning green. No, it has nothing to do with slumping retail sales, endless label mergers or leaked albums being downloaded online. Instead, the intense focus on... ![]() NewsObama calls for tougher fuel-economy standardsby John McCormick and Mike Dorning [Chicago Tribune (MCT)][8.May.07] :. DETROIT - In a frontal assault on the automobile industry, Sen. Barack Obama’s call Monday for tougher fuel-economy standards and new tax breaks for hybrid cars would force a retooling of the... NewsRemembering Rachel Carson, born 100 years agoby Steve Paul [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][4.May.07] :. KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Walk a paved trail through the Burr Oak Woods with Lynn Youngblood, the nature preserve’s manager, and you’re likely to learn a few things: How the mayapple plant,... NewsJobs defends Apple’s environmental recordby Troy Wolverton [San Jose Mercury News (MCT)][3.May.07] :. SAN JOSE, Calif. - His company under attack for its environmental record, Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Wednesday chalked the issue up to a PR problem - but did vow to make changes. In a letter published... On Earth Day, focus on combat against global warmingby Kevin Knobloch [Progressive Media Project (MCT)][22.Apr.07] :. If there is one thing that makes this year’s Earth Day different from the first one in 1970, it’s global warming. Today we know that an overheating planet is the single biggest... Critics dispute Schwarzenegger’s status as environmental championby Kevin Yamamura [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][16.Apr.07] :. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - In the latest issue of Outside magazine, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wears an untucked green shirt and jeans, posing as a champion of the environment. He sits on a rock surrounded... |
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