Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'environmental'

Reporting On 'The Real Price Of Gold'

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EST

National Geographic reporter Brook Larmer and photographer Randy Olson collaborated in this month's cover story, "The Price of Gold." As the value of gold soars, Larmer and Olson expose the underlying human and environmental costs.

What Mode Of Transportation Is Greenest...

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

As thousands of travelers take to the roads, rails and sky this holiday season, we take a look at the traveler's carbon footprint. Taking the bus, it turns out, is just about the most environmental method.

Obama Unveils Pick For Labor Secretary

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama has picked California Congresswoman Hilda Solis as his labor secretary. The Democrat, a daughter of Mexican and Nicaraguan immigrants, has worked closely with immigration and environmental issues.

The Poetic 'Shadow' Of Memory, Mortality

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:02:00 EST

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and essayist William Stanley Merwin was known in the 1960s as an anti-war poet. Now an environmental activist, Merwin has published a new book of poems, The Shadow of Sirius, which addresses themes of memory and mortality.

President-Elect Obama Picks Green Team

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama named Dr. Steven Chu as energy secretary and filled other key environmental posts Monday. Environmental activists say that Mr. Obama's picks of green team show a greater commitment to improving the environment than his predecessor, President Bush.

Obama To Unveil Environmental Team

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:34:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce his picks for his energy and environment team at a Chicago news conference. Nobel laureate Steven Chu is expected to be Obama's energy secretary; Lisa Jackson is likely to be named the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Obama Set To Name Energy, Environmental Team

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:15:00 EST

President-elect Obama is expected to formally announce the members of his energy and environment teams Monday, making good on promises to focus on global warming with the appointment of a strong slate of candidates that includes Nobel laureate Steven Chu.

The 10th Annual CD, Er, MP3 Gift Guide

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:57:00 EST

Today's environmental and global financial crises have Weekend Edition's Ned Wharton abuzz. In presenting his yearly music recommendations, he explains how digital downloads make a perfect holiday gift for these times.

Obama Selects His Environmental Team

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:36:00 EST

Barack Obama revealed his choices for several energy posts this week, including Nobel laureate physicist Steven Chu for energy secretary. Darren Samuelsohn, senior reporter for Greenwire, analyzes the picks and what the appointments may mean for future environmental policy.

Obama Said To Pick Chu, Browner For Energy Posts

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:56:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama has decided to name Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu as energy secretary and former EPA chief Carol Browner to a new White House post coordinating energy, climate and environmental issues, Democratic officials said Wednesday.

E-Greens: The Rise Of Media Environmentalism

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:36:00 EST

Americans are susceptible to a variety of sneaky maladies associated with the Media Age: information overload, couch potato-obesity, social isolation. The simple key to being a media environmentalist is proper use of the off button.

Gore Group, Industry Butt Heads Over 'Clean Coal'

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:50:00 EST

An organization headed by former Vice President Al Gore released a television ad Thursday that takes on so-called clean coal technology. A debate is raging between environmental advocates and industry officials over the technology — and even the definition of the term "clean coal."

High Court Case Tests Power Plants' Water Rules

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:06:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court hears an important environmental case Tuesday, testing the role of cost-benefit analysis in federal clean-water rules. At issue is how far power plants must go in protecting fish and wildlife.

Rev. Richard Cizik On God And Global Warming

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:15:00 EST

Conservative Christian Richard Cizik preaches the message of environmentalism from a pro-life perspective. Cizik is the vice president for governmental affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals, a powerful lobbying organization that represents 45,000 churches.

Author Pieces Together Natural Mosaic

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:39:00 EST

The environmental author writes about the collision of the human and natural worlds. She's best known for Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place. Her new book is called, Finding Beauty in a Broken World.

New EPA Rules Imperil Parks, Critics Say

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:22:00 EST

The Environmental Protection Agency is working on new clean air rules that would allow coal-fired power plants to be built closer to national parks. It's part of an effort by the Bush administration to put looser environmental regulations in place before leaving office.

It's Not All Green At The L.A. Auto Show

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

It's a strange time for a big party — especially for the auto industry. Still, the show must go on. We attended a preview of the L.A. Auto Show and found a capsule view of the problems car makers are facing in the United States — one part financial disaster, one part environmental enthusiasm with a splash of fur.

Lieberman To Keep Key Senate Committee Post

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his job as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Democrats decided against replacing the independent from Connecticut, but did strip him of the chairmanship of an environmental panel.

Md. Police Listed Green Group As Terrorist

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:17:00 EDT

Three staff members of a Chesapeake environmental group were surprised to learn they were spied on by Maryland State Police and named as suspected terrorists on a state list. The state police has acknowledged it spied on anti-death penalty and anti-war activists.

U.S. Sugar Tastes Sour To Everglades Tribe

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

In Southern Florida, there's a battle over a restoration plan for the Everglades. On one side: environmental groups, public officials, and sugar industry executives. On the other side: the Miccosukee, a small group of native Americans that actually live there.

High Court Hears Navy Sonar Case

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:07:00 EDT

Environmental advocacy groups say the Navy is required to adopt steps to minimize damage mid-frequency sonar causes to whales and dolphins. The president has gotten around the requirement by suspending environmental laws in the name of national security.

Energy And The Economy: An Overview

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:19:00 EDT

Between environmental concerns and rising gasoline prices, energy use has never seemed more entwined with the economy. Guests discuss how oil prices are tied to economic growth, and give a roundup of the latest energy news.

Chevron, Ecuador In Costly Environmental Dispute

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Oil giant Texaco, now owned by Chevron, is involved in an epic environmental lawsuit brought on behalf of the indigenous people of Ecuador's rain forest. Texaco is accused of failing to clean up billions of gallons of toxic waste produced during its involvement in oil production in Ecuador. Texaco ended its operations there in the early 1990's and its new owner Chevron inherited the lawsuit. Attorney Stephen Donziger who works with the plaintiffs legal team and Chevron spokesperson Kent Robertson discuss the case.

Ads Warn That Immigration Must Be Reduced

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:39:00 EDT

In recent years, some groups opposing illegal immigration say the public debate has strayed from their real cause — reducing all immigration, including legal. Now, they've started an ad campaign touting the risks of overpopulation. The ads warn that the U.S. faces environmental damage, increased congestion and threats to economic justice unless immigration is dramatically reduced.

Where's The Oil...

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Offshore oil drilling went from environmental taboo to possible economic savior in a matter of weeks this summer. Robert Kaufmann, director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies at Boston University, separates truth from fiction.