Biofuels have been considered to alleviate greenhouse emissions. The push has therefore been applauded by environmentalists. However, new studies show that the benefits of biofuels may not be what we hoped for. The new study by the journal Science claim that the use of biofuels increase global environmental cost. The destruction of natural ecosystems, and rain forests, so land can be converted to cropland, release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere when they are burned and plowed. Croplands also absorb far less carbon than rain forests.  read more »

For many consumers that support "Going Green", there are eateries which cater to their idealology. For example, Gusto Grilled Organics in Greenwhich Village, has been cerified organic under the Northeast Organic Farming Association of N.Y.. However, at 13 New York and Chicago restaurants, they have found other ways of going green. Although the menus may not translate into "Green" these establishments have found other ways to be considered Green". At Del Posto, biodisel trucks fueled by its used cooking oil bring ingredients from upstate and return with the restaurant's compost.  read more »

The oceans cover 70% of the earth's surface and researchers have found that no portion have been free from the power of human influence.  read more »

Go green has become a "Battle Cry" in many communities around the country. Unfortunately, currently, it is easier said then done. The challenges facing us include legal restrictions by states, constrained on budgets and people' unwillingness to change. For instance, a proposal in Providence to have police use four cylinder cars was rejected when police complain that they need more powerful engines to pursue criminals. In Cleveland, plans to retrofit a hot water plant had to be canceled because of lack of money.  read more »

The investigations of Joel Berger, a specialist in hoofed mammals, have helped to find ways to preserve them in the wild. One of the interesting behaviors he recently discovered raised the following question, Why did the moose go down the road?

Well if the moose lives in Yellowstone National Park, and is pregnant, the reason could be that they are trying to avoid their main predator, the grizzly bear. It has been observed that grizzly bears kill 50 to 90 percent of the newborn moose population. Since Grizzlies are afraid of humans, they avoid going near roads. In order to protect their young, the about to birth moose go where the grizzlies wont go, toward the roads.

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