The Rooftop Garden Climbs Down a Wall
By: Ken Belson
November 18, 2009
The Barthelmes Manufacturing Company sheet metal factory created the first "edible wall." They made it through metal panels filled with soil and seeds that can hang vertically. This is the latest development in green roof technology. Unlike green roofs, edible walls provide fruit, vegetables and herbs where limited space is. Edible walls can be built for a fraction of the cost of a normal garden, do not require greenhouses and requires far less maintenance.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Voracious Invader May Be Nearing Lake Michigan
Voracious Invader May Be Nearing Lake Michigan
By: Monica Davey
November 20, 2009
The Asian carp has swarmed its way from the Mississippi river up towards Lake Michigan. The Asian carp threatens much of the ecosystem surrounding the Lake Michigan area. Joel Brammeier believes that this is an emergency and that something must be done as soon as possible. Scienctist beleive that the carp made their way into Lake Michigan through the lock on the Calumet River.
By: Monica Davey
November 20, 2009
The Asian carp has swarmed its way from the Mississippi river up towards Lake Michigan. The Asian carp threatens much of the ecosystem surrounding the Lake Michigan area. Joel Brammeier believes that this is an emergency and that something must be done as soon as possible. Scienctist beleive that the carp made their way into Lake Michigan through the lock on the Calumet River.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Deadly Gas Flow Adds to a Lake's List of Perils
Deadly Gas Flow Adds to a Lake's List of Perils
by Josh Kron
November 5, 2009
New York Times
The city of Goma, Congo and the area around it is filled with dangerous zones such as volcanic eruptions and famine. But recently, scientists have discovered large quantities of methane and carbon dioxide under the surface and on the shores of Lake Kivu. The origin of the gas is most likely from the volcanic lava that flowed into the lake after eruptions. In 2009, 14 bodies have been reported to be found in the lake, death probably a cause of the toxic chemicals.
by Josh Kron
November 5, 2009
New York Times
The city of Goma, Congo and the area around it is filled with dangerous zones such as volcanic eruptions and famine. But recently, scientists have discovered large quantities of methane and carbon dioxide under the surface and on the shores of Lake Kivu. The origin of the gas is most likely from the volcanic lava that flowed into the lake after eruptions. In 2009, 14 bodies have been reported to be found in the lake, death probably a cause of the toxic chemicals.
US and Chinese Group to Build Wind Farm
US and Chinese Group to Build Wind Farm
by John Collins Rudolf
New York Times
October 29, 2009
The US and China have teamed up to make a wind farm that will be located in western Texas, but financed mostly by China. The US will help give loans to China for paying for the 600 megawatt wind farm. It will be 36,000 acres large and provide enough energy to 135,000-180,000 Americans each year. The construction is estimated to begin in March 2010.
by John Collins Rudolf
New York Times
October 29, 2009
The US and China have teamed up to make a wind farm that will be located in western Texas, but financed mostly by China. The US will help give loans to China for paying for the 600 megawatt wind farm. It will be 36,000 acres large and provide enough energy to 135,000-180,000 Americans each year. The construction is estimated to begin in March 2010.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Mount Kilimanjaro Ice Cap Continues Rapid Retreat
Mount Kilimanjaro Ice Cap Continues Rapid Retreat
by Sindya N. Bhanoo
New York Times
11/2/09
Since 2000, the ice cap on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania has declined a whopping 26 percent. However, they do not know if it can be attributed to global warming. More than 85% of the ice cover present in 1912 has disappeared. The ice has reduced in depth and in surface area.
by Sindya N. Bhanoo
New York Times
11/2/09
Since 2000, the ice cap on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania has declined a whopping 26 percent. However, they do not know if it can be attributed to global warming. More than 85% of the ice cover present in 1912 has disappeared. The ice has reduced in depth and in surface area.
Farmers Skirt Rules on BT Corn, Study Says
Farmers Skirt Rules on BT Corn, Study Says
by Andrew Pollack
New York Times
11/6/09
More than 25% of American farmers who grow genetically engineered corn are no longer complying with federal regulations about insect resistence. A risk that toxins will no longer be able to affect and kill the insects who feed off the corn is present. The BT corn is genetically modified to make certain toxins when insects feed on the plant. BT corn accounts for more than 55% of domestic corn.Critique: I usually think genetically modified food is gross, but it angers me that these farmers are not reporting their information. This is for the good of the American people, and they are being selfish.
by Andrew Pollack
New York Times
11/6/09
More than 25% of American farmers who grow genetically engineered corn are no longer complying with federal regulations about insect resistence. A risk that toxins will no longer be able to affect and kill the insects who feed off the corn is present. The BT corn is genetically modified to make certain toxins when insects feed on the plant. BT corn accounts for more than 55% of domestic corn.Critique: I usually think genetically modified food is gross, but it angers me that these farmers are not reporting their information. This is for the good of the American people, and they are being selfish.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska
Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska
by John M. Broder
October 22, 2009
New York Times
The Interior Dept. of the US proposed over 200,000 miles of Alaskan land for the conservation of polar bears. The area, which contains sea and ice, is home to two polar bear populations numbering over 3,500. Polar bears have been threatened since May 2008, due to global warming. However, at the same time, they are still allowing companies to drill in Alaska. Its some what redundant because the needs for human survival is more important than polar bears. There is so much ice and sea that the polar bears can migrate to. If you ask me, the polar bears are being greedy jerk faces. Anyways black bears are better.
Fill It Up With Electricity, Please
Fill It Up With Electricity, Please
by Matthew L. Walk
October 20, 2009
New York Times
Finally, after many years of planning, electric cars are predicted to become the next popular thing within the next coming years. After the 1970's energy crisis, carmakers played with the idea of electric cars, but did not understand its concept until now. There is approximately over a million Toyota Prius models on the road right now, and GM has released its plan for a new kind of electric car. The Chevy Volt will run 40 miles on battery, and then on electricity.
by Matthew L. Walk
October 20, 2009
New York Times
Finally, after many years of planning, electric cars are predicted to become the next popular thing within the next coming years. After the 1970's energy crisis, carmakers played with the idea of electric cars, but did not understand its concept until now. There is approximately over a million Toyota Prius models on the road right now, and GM has released its plan for a new kind of electric car. The Chevy Volt will run 40 miles on battery, and then on electricity.
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