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Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey was a writer who became a cult figure and literary voice for environmental activists, especially in the southwestern part of the United States. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Abbey…Science Projects for Beginners: What Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?
What Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?Science Projects for BeginnersWhat Kind of Trash Bag Breaks Down Fastest?Is One Room of Your House Colder Than Another?What Factors Are Conducive to Fog…Top Ten Green Hotels in the United States, 2014
With the growing interest in adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle, new businesses are popping up to meet the needs of those "going green." The sustainable tourism industry is one example,…Earth Day: History & Biographies
History & Biographies Take a look at the history of the environmental movement and read biographies of pioneers in the field. Environmental Milestones Timeline…Christine Todd Whitman Biography
Christine Todd WhitmanU.S. politician, public officialBorn: 1946Birthplace: New York City Whitman was elected Governor of New Jersey (which has off-year elections) in 1993 and served in the…Genetic Variation and Natural Selection: Post-Mendelian Inheritance Factors
Post-Mendelian Inheritance FactorsGenetic Variation and Natural SelectionIntroductionNatural SelectionPost-Mendelian Inheritance Factors Recall from Inheritance that most animals, including you,…Human Carcinogens as of the 13th Report
The National Institute of Environmental Health Service's Report on Carcinogens lists 243 substances known or suspected to cause cancer. Below is the report's list of "known…Oil Spills and Disasters Timeline
The following list includes major oil spills since 1967. The circumstances surrounding the spill, amount of oil spilled, and the attendant environmental damage is also given. 1967 March 18,…Attorney Career Profile
Anne E. Winans Tell us about your work---what do you do? I am an attorney for a municipal water supplier. I represent the water department in acquiring…Slideshow: Non-Native Species Invade the United States
by Mark Hughes Aliens have been invading the United States for centuries. A joke? Not at all. In fact, thousands of foreign plant and animal species have arrived on U.S…