Boulderganic
First Nations Families Exposed to Industrial Chemicals
Mothers and children of a First Nations tribe living in one of Canada’s most industrialized regions are highly exposed to estrogen-blocking chemicals, according to a new study...
Climate scientists say effects of global warming are more urgent than...
Climate change threatens to become “severe, pervasive and irreversible,” according to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC...
Last minute thrift
At this point in the holiday season you may have more green intentions than green in your wallet, but if you still need to pick up some last-minute gifts, consider a quick expedition to some of Boulder County’s “resale retail” shops...
The weaker sex?
We can, thankfully, remove one threat to the future existence of the human male from our worry list: The male Y chromosome, after dwindling from its original robust size over millions of years, apparently has halted its disappearing act...
Getting in (recycled) gear for the outdoors
Climbing, hiking, biking, camping, scuba diving, surfing, fishing, kayaking — enjoying environmental recreation to the fullest often means there’s a lot of gear that goes with it. And it’s the kind of gear that can wind up in landfills or incinerators when it’s ...
Getting to ‘zero’
Despite initiatives aggressively geared toward making Boulder earn its green reputation, the new Universal Zero Waste Ordinance, which got universal approval during a first reading in front of the Boulder City Council on May 5, suggests the community may need an ...
Agreement will do more harm than good
Paris, France — The COP21 climate talks in Paris, which began on Nov. 30 and extend through Dec. 12, is the 21st time world leaders have met in an attempt to come to a binding agreement to curb greenhouse gasses. This year’s conference carried an unusual burden of ...
ECO BRIEFS | Week of Jan. 23
EPA RELEASES FINAL ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF MINING ON BRISTOL BAY...
Eco-briefs | Bag fees not just for airlines anymore
In an effort to reduce the amount of paper and plastic bags used in the city, Boulder City Council approved an ordinance that requires shoppers to pay a 10-cent fee for each paper and plastic bag they use at the grocery store. The fee includes paper and plastic bags ...
