Guest Columnist Blog

Naval exercises take deadly toll on dolphins
Michael Jasny outlines steps that could be taken by various navies to protect dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean.
Psychological scars run deep after BP oil spill
Sociology professor Matthew Lee discusses the emotional impact of the 2010 spill and how residents are handling the stress years later.
A first-time father sees global warming in a new light
Following the birth of his first child, Jason Funk of the Environmental Defense Fund reflects on global warming's impacts on his son's future.
Is the Colorado River damned?
Gary Wockner, director of the Save The Colorado River Campaign, explains how a growing demand for water and the shrinking of tributaries is endangering the Colorado River.
It's time to defend the drain, says Philippe Cousteau Jr.
Water warrior with the famous last name explains the steps we should all be taking to stop toxins from polluting Earth's waterways.
New Habitat for Humanity projects put environment at front and center
Habitat's Shala Carlson shares two projects that expand the concept — and possibilities — of green living in affordable housing.
Maryland poised to ban shark fin trade
Law would protect ocean's top predator, which is slow to recover from exploitation.
McCarthy should open the windows at the EPA, letting in the press and public
Two environmental journalists call for the Environmental Protection Agency to become more open to the press and thus to the public.
My journey to a peaceful garden
Daniel Novak explains how a diagnosis of high blood pressure turned him into a gardening aficionado.
What's in a home? Our housing choices and the environment
Clara Fang ponders the United States' obsession with big houses and the general lack of concern of what impact that has on the community.

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