Public Policy

BP Proves Why Old Models Fail

May 11, 2010

Why it matters:
Because a lot of policy makers, including our President, have proposed more offshore drilling.
Recap:
You know in movies like “There Will Be Blood” where the guy is drilling for oil and he strikes a rich, gooey pocket and a [...]

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Don Blankenship: The Man Behind MTR… and the West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster

May 6, 2010

Why it matters:
Because Blankenship is the big man on campus when it comes to coal, and it seems his disregard for the environment is rivaled only by his disregard for human life.
Recap:
From plane crashes to shootings, sudden, deadly tragedies always [...]

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Get Your Earth Hour On…

March 27, 2010

Why it matters:
Because none of us is as effective at sending a clear message for climate action, as all of us. (How’s that for inspiration?!)
Recap:
Today, Saturday March 27th, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. your power is going to go out.
Am I [...]

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World War Water

March 23, 2010

Why it matters:
Because only 3% of the world’s water is fresh water. Only about 1% is accessible fresh water. And only about .006% is fresh, accessible, and drinkable.
Recap:
Without further ado, EMD brings you our official (whatever that means) World Water [...]

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World War Water

March 23, 2010

Why it matters:
Because only 3% of the world’s water is fresh water. Only about 1% is accessible fresh water. And only about .006% is fresh, accessible, and drinkable.
Recap:
Without further ado, EMD brings you our official (whatever that means) World Water [...]

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Leo Says: This Is Our Moment … We Agree

March 9, 2010

Why it matters:
Because the future is what you make it. (Inspirational enough for yah?)
Recap:
This past September, Senators John “Lightnin’” Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara “The Unifier” Boxer (D-CA) introduced Senate Bill 1733. Senate Bill 1733. That sounds awesome! What’s that? They’re [...]

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Sushi Update: Despite Political Posturing, Bluefin May Go Bye Bye

February 8, 2010

Why it matters:
Because bluefin tuna are rapidly facing extinction, and it may be up to the French to save them. In the meantime, put down those chopsticks.
Recap:
When we last visited the Bluefin Tuna, the EU, as part of ICCAT (the [...]

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What Governments Can’t Do, Nike and IBM can.

January 20, 2010

Why it matters:
Despite the lack of groundbreaking climate action inside the Bella Center, outside NGOs, developing nations, and (most surprisingly) corporations were putting their heads together to develop new, effective strategies in the battle against climate change.
Recap:
For a lot of [...]

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Science Takes a Stand On Mountain Top Removal

January 12, 2010

Why it matters:
Because, for some reason, chaining ourselves to mountains and singing ballads about ash-laden silt just isn’t having the desired effect.
Recap:
Frequent readers of EMD will know, all objectivity aside, we’re not fans of Mountain Top Removal Mining. Well now [...]

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Your “Safe” Drinking Water Riddled with Toxins

January 8, 2010

Why it matters:
Because the E.P.A.’s “Safe Drinking Water” Act was passed in 1974 (5 years before I was born) and hasn’t been updated since the year 2000, when N’ Sync ruled the airwaves.
Recap:
A recent piece by the New York Times [...]

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