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View it in your browser January 5, 2014 WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING Concern Grows Over Fracking Public Lands On May 16, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new rules for fracking - or hydraulic fracturing – on public lands that environmental groups say do not go far enough to protect public health. There are more than 1 million fracked wells across the U.S.… Continue Reading » Koalas Under Threat Earlier this month, Australia's Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) rescued a male koala sitting atop the logged remnants of Vittoria State Forest in New South Wales. The koala, sitting out in broad daylight on top of a woodchip pile with trucks and… Continue Reading » Picking Organic Produce On a budget and not sure what to buy organic at the supermarket? The Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s just-released 9th annual "Dirty Dozen" list documents pesticide contamination for 48 popular fruits and vegetables based on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Continue Reading » FEATURED BLOGS Where Have All the Oysters Gone? Climate Change May Ruin Your Next Seafood Night Seafood lovers hooked on $1 oyster nights may soon have to find a new source of comfort for the work-week blues. Thanks to an increase of carbon in both the atmosphere and our water bodies (which absorb about a third of all carbon emissions), carbon munching critters like… Continue Reading » Losing Water Water Shortages Are a Major Problem for Future Energy Projects It's easy to get obsessed with climate change as the predominant environmental issue and to neglect the complex interactions of deforestation, biodiversity loss, human population growth, ozone depletion and numerous other factors. One key factor is water, upon which we all… Continue Reading » IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE Eco Laundry Tips Tips to Save Energy, Water and Money Not only is laundry a necessary chore, but it's a huge drain on both water and electricity. The average household does almost 400 loads of laundry each year, requiring 13,500 gallons of water using traditional machines. And the dryer is the second largest energy-consuming… Continue Reading » Fighting for Air How Climate Change Is Leading to More Ozone, More Pollen and More Asthma Problems Jalyssa Moore was three years old when she had her first asthma attack. "When she woke up that morning, she was breathing really heavy," says her mom, Kesher Moore, who lives with her two daughters in Bridgeport, Connecticut. "She was complaining she couldn't… Continue Reading » EARTHTALK Q&A Ocean Sprawl Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term "ocean sprawl," which was a new one on me. We all know "sprawl" as it manifests itself above sea level. But in the oceans? Can you enlighten? – Bill Chadwick, Nantucket, MA We are all familiar by now with "urban… Continue Reading » WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT This content is brought to you free by E-The Environmental Magazine, which is published by Earth Action Network, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our address is 28 Knight Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. We ask that you Make a tax deductible donation Forward email This email was sent to aquarianm@gmail.com by karen@emagazine.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. E - The Environmental Magazine | 28 Knight Street | Norwalk | CT | 06851