by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 26, 2010 | Environment
Rebecca Dolan/MNSOcean acidification affects the growth and reproduction of marine life, which can hurt business that rely on fisheries. At a fresh fish market in Washington, a worker ices down the day’s catch. WASHINGTON—There’s a looming threat to our oceans –...
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 24, 2010 | Topics
Dear Newest Medill DC Reporter: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the hottest of times. With the summer quarter drawing to a close, I often find myself reflecting on my weeks here at the Medill News Service. Despite scorching hot days and...
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 24, 2010 | Environment
Get the Flash Player to see this content. Arlington’s Solar Crepes cart is rolling out a new breed of eco-friendly fare. Rebecca Dolan/MNS WASHINGTON–The Solar Crepes cart is the brainchild of culinary school friends Danna Andrews and Camille Dierksheide....
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 23, 2010 | Environment
Even though the U.S. Senate seems unable to commit to a plan to reducing the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, advocates for action on climate change have hope for a fall-back plan to increase wind, solar and other alternative energy. After the summer recess, they...
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 3, 2010 | Environment
WASHINGTON—A bill making its way through the Senate aims to help American communities plan for the future. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., provides for planning and grants that would allow communities to better coordinate transportation,...
